During my time as a Pitt student, I had the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Teresa Hagan Thomas through the URMP program. I also worked at UPMC Presbyterian, one of Pittsburgh’s most prestigious hospitals. These job opportunities have given me a deeper understanding of research based practices and quality patient care, which are both aspects of global health.
Makenna Hadley
University of Pittsburgh
Internships and Employment
Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
December 2018 – Present
Self Advocacy in Cancer Patients
Mentor: Dr. Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, BA, RN
Performs Healthcare Utilization Reviews on participants
Conducts and analyzes participant interviews
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian 10 D/G – Pulmonary Medicine / Pulmonary Transplant
March 2020 – Present
Provides routine patient care and assists with activities of daily living
Performs IV insertions and removals, simple dressing changes, foley catheter care and removal, blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, bladder scanning, basic arrhythmia
Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting