Elise Spalding
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
EMT-certified pre-health student at the University of Arizona with clinical experience in emergency medicine research, patient care, and surgery shadowing. Supplemental Instruction Leader and preceptor with strong communication, teamwork, and clinical problem-solving skills. Seeking opportunities to gain hospital-based experience and contribute to patient-centered care teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant
Banner Health Emergency Department
Tucson, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Respond to trauma activations in the emergency department to support clinical research enrollment
- Screen and identify eligible patients for emergency medicine clinical trials
- Assist with informed consent, patient interaction, and documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and research staff in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Gain exposure to emergency care workflows and trauma response coordination
Supplemental Instruction Leader
THINKTANK Learning
Tucson
01.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly collaborative study sessions for undergraduate nutrition courses
- Design active-learning lessons to improve student understanding of STEM concepts
- Facilitate group problem-solving and critical-thinking discussions
Preceptor
University of Arizona
Tucson
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored undergraduate students in healthcare coursework and professional development
- Guided case discussions emphasizing teamwork and clinical reasoning
- Supported students exploring careers in healthcare
- NSC 170 Nutrition & Food
- BSM 391 Professions in Healthcare
- EMD 390 Emergency Medicine Skills Lab
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
Scottsdale
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and dressing
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately
- Collaborated with Med Techs and nursing staff to support medication and oxygen management
- Maintained patient dignity, safety, and comfort in a long-term care setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2026
Skills
- Patient Care & Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Terminology & Basic Emergency Response
- Leadership & Public Speaking
- Time Management & Customer Service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Shadowing Experience
Surgical Oncology Shadowing — Dr. James Warneke (Spring 2026)
- Observed surgical treatment of malignancies including melanoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma
- Gained exposure to surgical oncology decision-making and operative workflow
Orthopedic Surgery Shadowing — Sam Varosky, PA-C (Winter 2025)
- Observed orthopedic procedures including AC joint repair, rotator cuff repair, hip labral repair, patellar fracture fixation, and biceps repair
- Learned pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative workflow in orthopedic surgery
EMT Ride-Alongs (Spring 2025)
- Observed patient assessment, airway management, stabilization, and emergency response during 911 calls
Certification
- EMT Certification (2024-08 – 2027-03)
- BLS & CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Medicine Club Member
- College of Medicine, Medicine Ambassador
- Delta Gamma Sorority
- Nutrition Tutor
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
Banner Health Emergency Department
08.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
06.2025 - 08.2025
Supplemental Instruction Leader
THINKTANK Learning
01.2024 - Current
Preceptor
University of Arizona
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
University of Arizona