ANNA SULLIVAN
Scottsdale
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Banner M.D. Anderson - Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Document patient encounters for three head and neck surgeons, ensuring accurate and timely electronic medical records entry in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Support clinical teams by effectively communicating accurate treatment plans for clinical encounters to rest of the team.
- Join weekly Tumor Board conference to document imaging/pathology reviews, discussions, and treatment recommendations formulated in a Multi-Disciplinary clinic setting.
- Train new medical scribes on best practices for documentation and use of EHR tools.
Medical Assistant/Scribe
Associated Dermatologists, P.C.
Tucson, AZ
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Greeted and roomed patients, collected pertinent information including vitals, medication/allergy lists, history of present illness, etc., and presented information to provider.
- Transcribed and completed medical documentation for five general dermatology providers, adapting to each physician's unique workflow, documentation style, and patient interaction preferences.
- Facilitated procedures such as biopsies, including obtaining informed consent, prepping the biopsy site, passing instruments, holding gauze during procedures, bandaging wounds post-procedure, providing detailed after-care instructions to the patient, and performing suture removals at follow up visits.
- Collaborated as part of the Mohs surgery team by preparing and organizing sterile closure and layer trays, assisting the surgeon during procedures, and managing patient flow during multi-step surgeries.
Undergraduate Biomedical Research Student
University of Arizona College of Medicine Quantitative Proteomics Laboratory - Dr. Paul Langlais
Tucson, AZ
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Independently performed multi-hour glucose uptake assays, siRNA knockdown, RNA isolation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and BCA protein assays.
- Collaborated with a small team of research students to grow and maintain adipocyte cells in tissue culture for use in insulin-mediated glucose uptake experiments.
- Compiled data to form a research proposal testing the affect of knocking down protein RHG21 on insulin-mediated glucose uptake in adipocytes and presented findings at multiple poster conferences.
- Trained and mentored new undergraduate researchers in lab procedures, safety protocols, and data analysis.
Medical Scribe (Seasonal)
MDS Family Practice - Dr. Marc Sullivan, MD
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2021 - 07.2025
- Discussed symptoms, chief complaint, and history of present illness with patient and presented information to provider.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as history of present illness, physical exam, diagnoses, treatments, lab/imaging orders, and prescriptions.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as meeting insurance company requirements, quality of care initiatives, and completing annual attestations.
- Facilitate workflow of front desk including greeting and checking patients in for appointments, answering phones, rooming patients, and triaging.
Shift Lead
Shake Smart at University of Arizona Campus Recreation Center
Tucson, AZ
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised a team of undergraduate employees in a high-volume, fast-paced campus food service setting, ensuring efficient workflow, strong team communication, and exceptional customer service.
- Managed shift operations, delegated tasks, and troubleshooted issues as they arose.
- Handled inventory oversight and ensured completion of cleaning and closing procedures in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Adapted to diverse working styles and personalities, working with 70+ student employees.
Intern for Dr. Alexander Zwart, MD
Tucson Endocrine Associates
Tucson, AZ
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed appointments with the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and dietician to gather observations of the patient experience.
- Designed and verbally administered a questionnaire exploring the emotional impacts of receiving a diagnosis; conducted one-on-one patient interviews post-appointment to gather information.
- Collaborated closely with fellow students to research innovative methods for improving adherence to diet changes among patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Outlined a detailed proposal consisting of a Youtube Channel supplemented with a text-messaging service, all supported by current literature and behavior change strategies.
- Presented our proposal at multiple poster presentation sessions, and provided a formal hand-off to the next intern for continued implementation of the project.
Director of Academics
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
Tucson, AZ
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Planned events and incentives to increase overall GPA of chapter including study events, academic programming, and awarding intellectual growth of members.
- Oversaw chapter academic support and mentoring of over 400 members including the development and monitoring of individualized academic support plans for members on Academic Probation.
- Held one-on-one monthly meetings with 40+ members on Academic Probation, outlining support plan requirements, offering personalized study strategies, class-specific guidance, and academic goal-setting.
- Planned and executed a large-scale GPA recognition event for over 100 members, including venue booking, dining selections, seating arrangements, transportation coordination, and adherence to chapter and university event policies.
- Completed administrative responsibilities including event planning paperwork, university scholarship reports, and regular meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Medical Sciences
University of Arizona College of Medicine, W.A. Franke Honors College
Tucson05.2025
Timeline
Medical Scribe - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Banner M.D. Anderson - Gilbert
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant/Scribe
Associated Dermatologists, P.C.
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern for Dr. Alexander Zwart, MD
Tucson Endocrine Associates
01.2024 - 12.2024
Director of Academics
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
11.2023 - 12.2024
Shift Lead
Shake Smart at University of Arizona Campus Recreation Center
11.2023 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Biomedical Research Student
University of Arizona College of Medicine Quantitative Proteomics Laboratory - Dr. Paul Langlais
10.2022 - 05.2025
Medical Scribe (Seasonal)
MDS Family Practice - Dr. Marc Sullivan, MD
03.2021 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Medical Sciences
University of Arizona College of Medicine, W.A. Franke Honors College