Daria Volnaia
Deerfield
Summary
Pre-medical student with international pediatric clinical training and clinical research experience, skilled in patient interviews, informed consent, ethical data collection, and comprehensive patient care. Comfortable working directly with patients in hospital settings, and supporting both clinical and research workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews and obtained informed consent for hospital-based clinical research.
- Ensured IRB compliance, ethical standards, and accurate clinical data documentation.
Medical Student - Pediatric Clinical Training
N.N. Blokhin National Oncology Research Center
Moscow
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted surgical and nursing staff in the operating room under supervision.
- Prepared the operating room and surgical instruments.
- Maintained a sterile field and followed aseptic protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning and transport.
- Monitored vital signs pre- and post-procedure.
Medical Student - Pediatric Clinical Training
Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery
Moscow
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted nurses and physicians with medical procedures and patient care.
- Prepared and maintained medical supplies and equipment.
- Administered oral, IM, and IV medications; monitored, and documented adverse reactions.
- Performed phlebotomy (venous and finger-stick) and collected laboratory specimens.
- Supported patient mobility, comfort, transport, and safe lifting.
- Facilitated discharge planning and patient follow-up instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve the patient experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Neuroscience
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2026
M.D. - Pediatrics
Pirogov National Research Medical University
MoscowSkills
- Patient assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Physical examination
- Patient communication
- Medical history taking
- Surgical assistance
- Clinical research
- Clinical skills
- Patient transportation
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Latin
Elementary
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Chicago Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Medical Student - Pediatric Clinical Training
N.N. Blokhin National Oncology Research Center
06.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Student - Pediatric Clinical Training
Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery
05.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Neuroscience
William Rainey Harper College
M.D. - Pediatrics
Pirogov National Research Medical University