Taisia Patton
Aurora
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate healthcare professional with a B.S. in Neuroscience and hands-on experience supporting patients in health management, preventive care, and wellness education. Seeking an opportunity to grow within the healthcare industry, leveraging a foundation in patient interaction, medical support, and clinical operations. As a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination, I am passionate about empowering patients and diverse communities to take an active role in their health and improving outcomes through meaningful engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Advocate/Medical Provider Assistant
Options Medical Weight Loss
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as a primary patient liaison, welcoming all visitors and ensuring a positive experience.
- Provide personalized education on weight loss programs, nutritional products, and injection protocols, increasing patient confidence in their care plans.
- Guide patients through onboarding, monthly follow-ups, and program milestones, fostering sustained engagement and accountability.
- Prepare and track health metrics (weight, pulse, blood pressure) to support clinical decision-making.
- Administer injections (GLP-1 Semaglutide, Lipotropics) and perform blood draws under clinical supervision, emphasizing patient comfort and safety.
- Support clinic operations, including appointment scheduling, billing, inventory management, and daily reconciliation.
Summer Intern
Northwestern University
Evanston
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Participated in Northwestern University’s summer program researching COVID-19 treatment approaches and recovery metrics, collaborating on a team project presented to university administrators.
- Researched different medical concepts and solutions for treating previous and current viruses.
- Studied the spread of Coronavirus, its transmission rates, types of sanitization and physical protection methods, and medical treatments.
- Developed research projects to better understand how well patients recovered from the Coronavirus compared to other illnesses.
- Designed prototype scientific treatment plans for potential patients with COVID-19.
- Worked with a team of four to develop and create a final presentation for Northwestern University Administrators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2023
Skills
- Patient Engagement & Education
- Health Metrics Monitoring & Documentation
- Empathetic Communication & Active Listening
- Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Zenoti Software
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Willingness to Learn
- Team Collaboration
- Motivated
- Dependable
Timeline
Patient Care Advocate/Medical Provider Assistant
Options Medical Weight Loss
02.2023 - Current
Summer Intern
Northwestern University
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Xavier University of Louisiana
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