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Sophia McAllister

@sophiamcallister

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Public health student with hands-on clinical and patient-education experience to advance disease prevention.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion, apply patient-education skills, and contribute to community outreach that improves healthcare access.

I’m a Public Health rising senior at Virginia Tech with hands-on clinical experience in urgent care, inpatient hospital settings, and patient education. I’m motivated by disease prevention, health promotion, and improving healthcare access through community outreach and evidence-based public health initiatives.

As a Medical Office Technician in Urgent Care at Carilion Clinic, I support efficient patient flow through vitals, medical history updates, screenings, and post-visit documentation. In parallel, I’ve worked as a Patient Safety Attendant at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, monitoring high-risk patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during rounds, and shadowing surgical and anesthesia workflows in the OR.

I bring strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare operations skills rooted in direct patient-centered work. With certifications including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, BLS, CPR, and crisis prevention training, I’m ready to contribute to public health efforts that translate care into measurable prevention and better outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Assistant (OASIS)

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Virginia Tech

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Promote evidence-based nutrition and hydration strategies for collegiate athletes and educate athletes on recovery practices and performance nutrition.

Nutrition Education Hydration Guidance Interpersonal Communication

Current

Patient Safety Attendant

Current

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Monitor high-risk patients across med-surg, cardiac care, ICU, and emergency units to improve safety and prevent falls. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during rounds and assist with repositioning, transport, hygiene, and emotional support; also shadow physicians and surgical teams in the OR.

Patient Observation Monitoring Patient Repositioning OR Observation (Sterile Field Procedures)CPR

Current

Medical Office Technician (Urgent Care)

Current

Carilion Clinic

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Support rapid patient intake in a high-volume urgent care setting by taking vitals, updating medical histories, administering screenings, and preparing exam rooms. Assist providers with triage, testing coordination (rapid strep, flu, and COVID), wound care setup, and post-visit documentation.

Patient Intake Screening Patient Triaging Wound Care Electronic Health Records (EHR)Exam Room Preparations

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Administrative Coordinator (Sales)

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Reading Landscapes

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Organize and maintain client records, contracts, and project files while preparing estimates, invoices, and proposals. Schedule client meetings and coordinate communications with design and operations teams.

Client Records Contract Management Proposal Writing Scheduling Client Communication Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint

Clinical Intern - Anesthesiology

Valley Health Hospital

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Shadow an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures and patient care. Observe preoperative assessments and the development of anesthesia plans, gaining exposure to general and regional anesthesia administration.

Preoperative Assessment Observation General Anesthesia Exposure (Observation)Regional Anesthesia Exposure (Observation)

Volunteer (Camp Follow the Leader)

Valley Health Hospital

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Assist children with special needs in recreational and educational camp activities. Support campers in developing social, motor, and communication skills while collaborating with healthcare staff and fellow volunteers to provide individualized support.

Social Motor Communication Support Team Collaboration Emotional Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Grade: Dean's List

Activities and societies: Club Tennis; Student Dietitian and Nutrition Association; Food Science Club; VT Wellness Society.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Virginia Tech (expected May 2027), with coursework including Chemistry I–II, Bio I–II, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Promotion, Community Health, and Medical Terminology.