Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Welcome
My name is Alex Tamura. I am fifteen and going to be a junior at Novato High School in the fall. This ROP course educates interning students to create blogs, powerpoints, resumes, etc.. I am interning at the Kaiser Medical Center in Petaluma. I took on this internship to learn about the different departments of medicine to make an informed decision for my career path. I have visited medicine, urology, dermatology, sterilization, pediatrics, pharmacy, and OB/GYN. This blog is used to report my experience in the School to Career internship.
My Resume
Alexis Tamura
alexis322@hotmail.com
Objective
To acquire a summer internship in medicine that will let me experience the routines, responsibilities, and ambiance for a career in medicine.
Experience
2006 – present: Marilyn Izdebski’s Dance Studio San Anselmo, CA
Dance Instructor’s Assistant
-Teach dance classes with children from ages 5-15
-Choreograph dances for the classes
-Assist with the management of the dance studio
2007 – present: Heller’s For Children San Rafael, CA
Employee
-Operate cash register
-Assist customers with any questions
-Stock shelves with new supplies
-Count inventory for store’s records
2000 – present: Marilyn Izdebski’s Theatre Productions San Anselmo, CA
Backstage Assistance
-Assist with auditions
-Set and strike props and sets between scenes
-Administer microphones for actors
-Teach dance routines for the summer productions
Summer 2007: School to Career Summer Internship
Medical Intern
-Shadowed nurses, doctors, specialists
-Became familiar with different departments (Medicine, Surgery)
-Observed the procedures of the specialties
Education
2005 – 2009: Novato High School Novato, CA
Currently a sophomore with 4.14 GPA.
-Related courses include Latin 2 and Honors Chemistry
Summer 2007: ROP/ STC Internship Course
-Reflection and analysis of work situations
-Design and produce online communication
-Conduct industry, organization-specific and educational research
Skills, Abilities, and Interests
-Art: photography, film, and dance
-Community service: long-time volunteer at senior center and Novato Human Needs
-Familiar with both Mac and PC operating systems
-Able to operate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
-Good penmanship
-Responsible, organized, and motivated worker
alexis322@hotmail.com
Objective
To acquire a summer internship in medicine that will let me experience the routines, responsibilities, and ambiance for a career in medicine.
Experience
2006 – present: Marilyn Izdebski’s Dance Studio San Anselmo, CA
Dance Instructor’s Assistant
-Teach dance classes with children from ages 5-15
-Choreograph dances for the classes
-Assist with the management of the dance studio
2007 – present: Heller’s For Children San Rafael, CA
Employee
-Operate cash register
-Assist customers with any questions
-Stock shelves with new supplies
-Count inventory for store’s records
2000 – present: Marilyn Izdebski’s Theatre Productions San Anselmo, CA
Backstage Assistance
-Assist with auditions
-Set and strike props and sets between scenes
-Administer microphones for actors
-Teach dance routines for the summer productions
Summer 2007: School to Career Summer Internship
Medical Intern
-Shadowed nurses, doctors, specialists
-Became familiar with different departments (Medicine, Surgery)
-Observed the procedures of the specialties
Education
2005 – 2009: Novato High School Novato, CA
Currently a sophomore with 4.14 GPA.
-Related courses include Latin 2 and Honors Chemistry
Summer 2007: ROP/ STC Internship Course
-Reflection and analysis of work situations
-Design and produce online communication
-Conduct industry, organization-specific and educational research
Skills, Abilities, and Interests
-Art: photography, film, and dance
-Community service: long-time volunteer at senior center and Novato Human Needs
-Familiar with both Mac and PC operating systems
-Able to operate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
-Good penmanship
-Responsible, organized, and motivated worker
Internship Description
At the Kaiser Medical Center in Petaluma, I am exposed to many departments of medicine to get a taste of different aspects of this career path. I shadow doctors, nurses, surgeons, and specialists to understand the responsibilities and daily routines of working in a medical center. By experiencing different departments of medicine, I can get a more informed decision of which division of medicine I would like to pursue as a career.
Organization Overview
Mission Statement: At Kaiser Permanente, our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality health care services and improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.
Kaiser Permanente has approximately 8.2 million member and 150,000 employees. It operates in California, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Colorado, Ohio, Georgia and in the Mid-Atlantic States and is the nation’s largest integrated health care system.
The Kaiser Medical Center in Petaluma is an expansion of the Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael. The Petaluma facility specializes in Pediatrics, Medicine, Optometry, Surgery, Urology, OB/GYN, GI, Psychiatry, Laboratory, and also includes a Pharmacy.
http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/
Kaiser Permanente has approximately 8.2 million member and 150,000 employees. It operates in California, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Colorado, Ohio, Georgia and in the Mid-Atlantic States and is the nation’s largest integrated health care system.
The Kaiser Medical Center in Petaluma is an expansion of the Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael. The Petaluma facility specializes in Pediatrics, Medicine, Optometry, Surgery, Urology, OB/GYN, GI, Psychiatry, Laboratory, and also includes a Pharmacy.
http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/
Career Path to Top
Registered Nurse
Education
Associate Degree
California Yearly Wage
$50,000-$94,200
Knowledge
1. Medicine and Dentistry
2. Psychology
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Biology
Job Openings in California
10,900
Education
Associate Degree
California Yearly Wage
$50,000-$94,200
Knowledge
1. Medicine and Dentistry
2. Psychology
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Biology
Job Openings in California
10,900
How My Internship Fits/Does Not Fit My Future
As I have stated previously, I took this internship to experience different departments of the medical field to make an informed decision about my career path. I am very interested in science and helping people, so I definitely see medicine as my career path. By experiencing the different departments, I have found that I would like to be either a dermatologist or a registered nurse (RN). I am interested in both sciences, but they each have a much different environment that I like. The Dermatology department had a very calm, slow pace to it while the Medicine department was very fast pace and rushed.
Advice to New Interns
1. Always ask questions: Don't wait for someone to directly address your question. But don't overload your supervisor with too many unnecessary questions!
2. Dress accordingly: Follow the basic attire of the employees unless your supervisor notes otherwise. Wear closed-toed shoes! Flip flops are unprofessional and may interfere with your safety.
3. Communicate with your supervisor about any questions or concerns: Don't rely on your supervisor to contact you. Keep in touch by phone or e-mail. It is your responsibility to make it as easy as possible for your supervisor. When you give him or her your contact information, make sure you check regularly for their response.
4. Stay on time: Arrive a few minutes early for your internship, interview, etc.. Better early than late.
5. Act professionally: No matter how casual the workplace may be, you should always act mature and professional. Not only are you trying to learn, but you're trying to impress your supervisor(s). They may be your future boss.
2. Dress accordingly: Follow the basic attire of the employees unless your supervisor notes otherwise. Wear closed-toed shoes! Flip flops are unprofessional and may interfere with your safety.
3. Communicate with your supervisor about any questions or concerns: Don't rely on your supervisor to contact you. Keep in touch by phone or e-mail. It is your responsibility to make it as easy as possible for your supervisor. When you give him or her your contact information, make sure you check regularly for their response.
4. Stay on time: Arrive a few minutes early for your internship, interview, etc.. Better early than late.
5. Act professionally: No matter how casual the workplace may be, you should always act mature and professional. Not only are you trying to learn, but you're trying to impress your supervisor(s). They may be your future boss.
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