DEMETRA VENANCIO
23 Symphony Rd. Unit #1, Boston, MA 02115
508-404-4775 venancio.d@husky.neu.edu
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, with minors in Biology and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
Anticipated graduation – 2016
Honors: Dean’s List, Dean’s Scholarship
Activities: Women’s Club Lacrosse (Captain), EMS Club, Pre-PA Society, Study Abroad: South Africa,
Health and International Medicine (May-June 2013)
Montrose School, Medfield, MA
May 2011
Student Government President, National Honor Society, Varsity Lacrosse captain
EXPERIENCE
UNHS Screener/Nerve Monitor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston MA
July 2012 – present
 Perform hearing screenings on newborns in the well-baby nursery, special care nursery (SCN), and
transitionary care unit (TCU) at Massachusetts General Hospital
 Provide intraoperative monitoring of the facial, vagus, and recurrent laryngeal nerves during surgeries of
the ear, head, and neck at MEEI
Medical Assistant/Scribe: Dr. Carmel Kelly, Randolph MA
December 2010 – present (per diem)
 Develop bilingual educational material for office dispersion
 Confirm and book appointments for patients, document patient histories in office and rehabilitation
 Perform basic triage, vital signs, EKG, and phlebotomy skills and package specimens for lab shipments
HEDIS Quality Manager: Beth Israel Milton Hospital, Milton MA
May 2012 – present
 Focus on preventative medicine and care for patient populations of Community Physician Association
practices at Milton Hospital
 Access BIDPO Quality Management website to track patient histories and care
 Initiate measures of preventative care to patients lacking diabetes, cancer, and other pathological
screenings
Teaching Assistant: Northeastern University, Boston MA
September 2012 – present
 Assist professors for course HSCI 1106 Nutrition (Judith Richman, M.S., R.D. & Rania Mekary, Ph.D.)
 Grade papers, organize lecture and classroom materials, and oversee Blackboard grading system
 Service-Learning Teaching Assistant for HSCI 1107 - organize outreach service projects for NU
students at neighboring community centers, such as the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury, the
United South End Settlements, and Citizens Schools of Roxbury
Volunteer: Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Medical Career Exploration Program
March 2012 –July 2013
 Assist with patient transportation, discharge, and aid with patient access services
 Microbiology lab, lab control and blood bank courier
Volunteer: United South End Settlements, Boston MA
January 2012 – present
 Promote healthy lifestyle choices and teach nutrition to children in the After School program at USES
 Develop interactive and relatable lesson plans for children, taking into consideration the means of the
families within the South End community
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
BLS and CPR certified, American Heart Association
MA- certified EMT-B (EMT #896978)
Bilingual – English and Spanish