Taylor Long
Dandridge
Summary
Insightful psychology student known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in psychological literacy, cultural competence, and statistical research methods. Excel using empathy, active listening, and communication to facilitate understanding and support in diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Tennessee Tech University Housing and Residential Life
01.2024 - Current
- As a Resident Assistant at Tennessee Tech, I am responsible for the safety and well-being of the twenty-five residents on my floor
- I complete duty nights where I am then responsible for ensuring two buildings on campus are free from harm, mishaps, or unsafe environments
- I also complete on average one hour a week working at help desk where I help students who have been locked out, need access to certain areas, or if the building has any work orders that need to be placed
- I also serve as a mediator when there are conflicts on my hall, and a resource for when students might be struggling academically, socially, or emotionally
- In these instances, I happily connect students with the resources they need on campus
- Additionally, I am a part of the recognition committee, where I get to celebrate and award my fellow resident assistants by gathering votes on program, board, and door decs of the month
Kennel Technician
Purfect Park Pet Resort
06.2021 - 08.2022
- In my role as a kennel technician, it was my responsibility to feed and medicate animals as directed by owners and medication instructions, let dogs out four times a shift or as many times as needed, and conduct fifteen-minute individual playtimes with each animal
- I also cleaned used kennels and play lots, vacuumed and mopped the facility each shift or as needed, and washed used dishes and other items
- I also assisted with welcoming clients and their beloved animals to the business and assisted in getting them comfortable in their home away from home
Pharmacology Internship
Multiple Local Pharmacies
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Pharmacology was an additional senior only course that was offered if students had completed prior required health science courses
- In this course, we were taught to memorize the Top 200 Drugs list, their side effects, adverse effects, and drug class
- We were also given the opportunity to travel to local pharmacies and work similarly as a pharmacy tech would
- At said pharmacies, we would count medications, stock medication bottles, check NDC numbers, and job shadow the pharmacist
- At the end of the course, we were given the opportunity to take the PTCB exam that would certify us as pharmacy technicians
Clinical Internship
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Clinical Internship was a course offered to seniors who completed all required health science courses at my high school
- This course gave students the opportunity to travel to Jefferson Memorial Hospital where we would do weekly rotations of different areas of the hospital
- Only 10 students who were interviewed were accepted into the course, and I was lucky enough to be one of them
- In this class I gained valuable experience into what a clinical setting is truly like and learned about areas of the hospital and how they work together
- I got to spend time on the medical surgical floor, emergency room admissions, physical therapy, and the medical laboratory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Ecology, Family Science
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, Tennessee12-2025
High School Diploma - Health Science
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, Tennessee05.2022
Skills
- Student leadership
- Residential support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Student engagement
- Peer mediation
Awards Acknowledgements
- Recognized as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars
- Included on Honor Roll all four years of high school
- Awarded achievement for online course by WHO on infection management in health workers
- OSHA 10 certified in industry safety and health
- Received Certificate of Achievement from Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life for academic success
- Completed QPR training and received QPR Gatekeeper Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Tennessee Tech University Housing and Residential Life
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacology Internship
Multiple Local Pharmacies
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Internship
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Kennel Technician
Purfect Park Pet Resort
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Ecology, Family Science
Tennessee Tech University
High School Diploma - Health Science
Jefferson County High School
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