WORK EXPERIENCE

Caregiver Guardian Angels Family Care

June 2013 - Present
60-80 hours per week
Gia Cefaratti - gcefaratti@ga-fc.com 216-701-9650
29311 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44092
Provide assistance with activities of daily living for the elderly and
adults suffering from anything ranging from addiction to disabilities
and old age
Personal care support (bathing, feeding, changing, medication
administration, etc.)
Home care support (cleaning, cooking, laundry, transportation, etc.)
Companionship
Managing appointments and daily routines
My job as a caregiver at Guardian Angels includes any and all aspects of
daily living. I have been truly blessed to work with such an amazing company
and I have gained so many deep and meaningful relationships through them.
Working with my clients has taught me resilience, compassion, and patience,
above all else.
Working with the elderly was never an area that particularly interested
me, but I cannot begin to explain how rewarding my position has been during
the last three years. Of course there are bad days, and sometimes it feels as
though there are more bad days than good days. However, if there is one
thing I learned, its that every single day teaches me something new. Every
day is an opportunity to brighten a clients disposition and make him or her
laugh. So many of my clients have been pushed aside by loved ones and
some of them dont have anyone left. Knowing that I might be the only
person they see all day makes me feel like I have a real purpose in my job.
Seeing my clients smile and light up when they see me is by far the most
gratifying part of my workday.
Everything I learn while at Guardian Angels continually prepares me for
when I will have my own patients in the future. This job has given me such a
respect for those that work with the elderly, as we all know theyre not the
most compliant group. Being respectful and assertive, when appropriate,
while still being compassionate and understanding is a talent that seems lost
among some of todays health professionals. I know that my work as a
Guardian Angels caregiver will help me sharpen that skill and bring it to the
table when I earn the title of doctor.

Records Acquisition Coordinator Cefaratti Group

June 2012 - September 2014
30-40 hours per week
Robert Adelman - radelman@cefgroup.com 216-696-1161
4608 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Creating, submitting, and following up on medical record requests and
authorization requests for various attorneys
Contacting and troubleshooting problems that arise with medical
providers regarding the requests
Basic record keeping and filing
Customer service for attorneys, clients, and medical providers
My position at Cefaratti Group was very different from my position at
Guardian Angels. Here I learned the legal aspects of medical documentation.
As a records acquisition coordinator, my main job was to obtain medical
records on the behalf of our client, the attorney. This process familiarized me
with the required authorization and medical release forms needed to obtain
someone elses medical records, HIPAA rules and regulations, and medical
billing procedures. I became more aware of how many people are involved in
the documentation office, the frustration that comes with medical providers
cooperation, and the demanding role of attorneys in the entire process.
While working at Cefaratti Group, I learned how to help clients with
technical troubleshooting, how medical records went through printing and
production, and how much work goes into making a client happy. Many
aspects of this job forced me out of my comfort zone, such as customer
service and following up with medical providers. This job gave me courage
and confidence in myself, forced me to learn how to handle uncomfortable
situations, and encouraged me to ask questions. All of these lessons will give
me an advantage in medical school, as I have been able to practice these
skills during my two years at Cefaratti Group.

Legal Intern Reminger Co., LLC

November 2012 - January 2013
40 hours per week
Diane Giorgi Dgiorgi@reminger.com - 216-430-2184
101 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1400
Cleveland, OH 44115
Submitting and following up on medical record requests from various
attorneys
Contacting and troubleshooting problems that arise with medical
providers regarding the requests
Medical indexing
Filing
Word processing dictations
Compiling and separating medical records for upcoming cases
Updating client contact information
Being a legal intern at Reminger was one of my most memorable
positions. This was one of my first real experiences being a professional
employee and working in an office setting. At Reminger, I learned the ins and
outs of practicing law. I was able to work with various attorneys and learn
their styles and practices as well as their areas of specialty. The area I was
most interested in while at Reminger though, was medical malpractice
defense.
Working with the attorneys that specialized in medical malpractice and
hospital defense gave me a very interesting look into the legal aspect of
medicine. Paralegals and nurse paralegals were the backbone of
communication and taught me most of what I understand about the process
of medical malpractice defense lawsuits. In addition, I was able to form
relationships and make connections with attorneys and personnel that I later
came back into contact with while at Cefaratti Group. Working with the legal
side of healthcare will always be something that sticks with me through
medical school and when practicing medicine. Seeing the intricacy of the
legal system and how it intertwines with my interest in medicine was such a
unique experience. I learned so much while at Reminger and I am sincerely
grateful for the opportunity they provided me with.

Lifeguard Wickliffe Aquatic Center

June 2009 - September 2013
60 hours per week
Becky Malinas - becky19896@gmail.com / becky.malinas@weschools.org 440-382-4767
28730 Ridge Rd
Wickliffe, OH
Surveillance of swimmers and monitoring patrons in the pool and on
the pool deck
Basic maintenance of the pool and pool area
Pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene
CPR and first aid certification
Performing rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
Basic record keeping of chemical checks and first aid
Instructed swimming lessons
The summers I spent working as a lifeguard gave me my first and most
basic taste of employment. As a lifeguard, learning first aid and CPR
introduced me to what would eventually become my passion. As a swimming
lessons instructor, I learned the patience that comes with trying to teach
children, as well as the reward. I also learned the discipline and control that
comes with having your first job. Staying on my toes in the hot summer sun
wasnt always easy, but it was well worth it. This job taught me how to
balance safety and having fun, something that continues to be a challenge
for some people today.
It may not seem like having this job would help me much in medical
school, but I beg to differ. Being a lifeguard taught me what it was like to
earn my living, and how much work really goes into getting that first
paycheck. Although my summers as a lifeguard are long gone, those
summers help lay the foundation for a hard worker and a diligent employee.