JAWARIA ARIF
Bolingbrook,Illinois
Summary
Driven and empathetic healthcare professional with emergency room experience, seeking admission to a Physician Assistant program to advance a lifelong commitment to serving others. Inspired by firsthand experiences supporting individuals in crisis and guided by a personal journey of resilience, I aim to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, and mental health-informed care—especially to underserved and vulnerable populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Experiential Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
- Supported 160 healthcare students per session throughout their clinical education by guiding them through program expectations and clinical placement requirements.
- Provided individualized coaching to students facing barriers in their clinical experience, offering strategic solutions and resource referrals.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to professional values, serving as a role model for integrity, empathy, and collaborative communication.
- Acted as a liaison between students, faculty, and clinical sites to ensure seamless experiential learning and support student development in patient-centered care.
Lead Clinical Care Coordinator
Vituity
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and checked vital signs to determine treatment.
- Interviewed patient to identify scope of medical emergency.
- Reassured patients by explaining steps in emergency assessment process.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records
- Assisted in developing and implementing staff training programs for a team of 10 employees and promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development among clinical team members.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
Lab Technician
US Medical Labs
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed 250 patient specimens per day according to priority and documented results
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications
- Sanitized lab supplies to avoid cross-contamination
- Detected when test performance was not within acceptable levels, and documented all corrective actions
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Mentored 3 junior technicians in proper techniques and processes, promoting a collaborative work environment.
Undergraduate Research Student
Loyola University Chicago
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Successfully performed protein extraction, affinity column (His-tag) protein purification, and Western blots
- Developed a keen understanding of laboratory methods, which included blotting techniques
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Excel
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Gained valuable hands-on experience by conducting experiments under the guidance of expert faculty mentors, increasing technical skillset in various methodologies.
- Improved overall lab safety by implementing proper procedures while handling chemicals or hazardous materials during experiments.
Personalized Living Assistant
Brookdale Living
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided compassionate, individualized care to 15 senior residents per day, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Monitored residents’ physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely clinical interventions.
- Supported medication reminders and chronic condition management in coordination with licensed healthcare professionals.
- Built trusting relationships with residents through consistent, empathetic communication and attentive care.
- Promoted resident independence and dignity while providing a safe, supportive environment in alignment with Brookdale’s standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2022
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL08.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Chromatography techniques
- PCR techniques
- DNA extraction
- Spectrophotometry
- Protein purification
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Experiential Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
Lead Clinical Care Coordinator
Vituity
02.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
US Medical Labs
01.2022 - 08.2022
Undergraduate Research Student
Loyola University Chicago
01.2022 - 05.2022
Personalized Living Assistant
Brookdale Living
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
College of DuPage
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