Jennifer J. Alman has over 7 years of experience as a scribe and chief scribe in emergency rooms. She has a Bachelor's degree in Cell/Molecular Biology from Washington & Jefferson College. Her experience includes documenting patient visits, assisting physicians, supervising other scribes, and maintaining accreditation standards. She also has research experience studying sleep disorders and has published multiple papers on her findings.

1. Jennifer J. Alman
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EDUCATION
Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Cell/Molecular Biology with Neuroscience Emphasis 2011
W&J College Academic Scholarship (2007 – 2008)
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland 2009
The Ellis School, Pittsburgh, PA 2007
RELATED EXPERIENCE
ScribeAmerica , 2011-present Greensburg, PA
Chief Scribe (2013-Present)
• Liaison between ScribeAmerica and Westmoreland Medical Emergency Specialists (physician group contracting
scribes through ScribeAmerica).
• Supervise 30 scribes
o Create the schedule monthly
o Interview, hire, and train new scribes
o Evaluate scribes after 90 days of employment and annually
• Maintain all Joint Commission (health care facilities accrediting organization) requirements.
Scribe (2011-Present)
• Document the History of Present Illness and Physical Exam in the chart of each patient of the ER physician.
• Page on-call physicians for the ER physician
• Alert the ER physician of resulted radiology and lab orders
• Retrieve previous patient records
• Assist the ER physician to be efficient and organized
• Act as a liaison between the ER physician and the ER staff.
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA
Biology Lab Assistant 2010
• Assisted the laboratory professor complete the lab experiment
• Set up laboratory equipment
• Assisted students with the laboratory experiment
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss the upcoming laboratory exercise
Ecuador Medical Clinic and Students with Disabilities Cuellaje, Ecuador
Volunteer 2011
• Shadowed the local doctors and nurses in their roles as primary care physicians
• Reorganized patient medical records and organized chart system
• Teaching assistant for students with physical and learning disabilities
National Kidney Center Kathmandu, Nepal
W&J Magellan Travel Award 2010
• Reviewed, revised, reconstructed, and implemented a new website for the Healthcare Foundation—Nepal.
http://www.hecaf.org
• Prepared letters of intent and sent inquiries to NGOs, Nepali citizens living abroad, international organizations,
foreign embassies, and Nepali businesses for fundraising purposes.
• Prepared materials and wrote a grant proposal to be presented to various organizations and foundations.
• Shadowed doctors and nurses.

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Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Pittsburgh, PA
Intern Summer 2008 and 2009
• Rejected artifacts from the waking EEG of patients with PTSD, insomniacs, and healthy sleepers to determine if
patients with PTSD had higher cortical function before sleep onset
• Rejected artifacts from EEG in patients with depression and primary insomnia and correlated the EEG results with
PET scans to see the brain regions with increased arousal during REM sleep.
• Participated in team meetings, discussed and presented findings
• Associated Professional Sleep Societies Award Recipient (2009) and Presenter (2009 and 2010)
Research presentations:
o Seattle, WA (2009)
• Conference Travel Trainee Award Recipient (2009)
• Sleep Research Society Abstract Excellence Award Recipient (2009)
• Waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD compared with subjects with insomnia and good sleeper
controls.
o San Antonio, TX (2010)
• The Relationship between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM sleep
Trauma Clinic at Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Summer 2009
• Shadowed nurse practitioners and evaluated patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Entered data about the patients entering the clinic.
• Gave referrals to patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Forbes Regional Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
• Shadowed Dr. Liz Knepp in an Ob/Gyn setting (approximately 78 hours) Spring 2007
• Observed surgeries and office visits
Magee Women’s Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Calloman Internship Summer 2006
• Completed ICU internship with Dr. Baldisseri
• Attended rounds and visited patients
• Observed procedures
PRESENTATIONS
Associated Professional Sleep Society Conference
• Waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD compared with subjects with insomnia and good sleeper controls. Seattle,
WA/2009
• The Relationship between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM sleep San Antonio, TX/
2010
W&J Poster Session
• DNA Microarray Analysis of Yeast During a Diauxic Shift Leads to the Induction of PCK1 2010
PUBLICATIONS
• Alman J, Walsh CM, Cashmere D, Seres R, Miewald J, Buysse DJ, Germain A. Comparison
of pre-sleep waking qEEG in veterans with PTSD, adults with primary insomnia, and good
sleepers. Sleep, 32 (Suppl.):A344, 2009.
• Alman J, Cashmere D, Miewald J, Nofzinger E, Buysse D, Germain A. The Relationship
between Absolute Beta Power and rCMRglc in Primary Insomnia during REM Sleep. Oral
Presentation. Sleep, 33(Suppl.): A197, 2010.
• Cohen D, Alman J, Begley AE, Cashmere D, Miewald J, Germain A. Quantitative EEG

3. analysis in REM and NREM sleep in OEF/OIF combat veterans: effects of PTSD diagnosis and
sleep period. Poster presentation at the WPIC Research Day, June 2011.
• Cohen D., Alman J., Begley A., Cashmere D., Miewald J., & Germain A. Quantitative EEG in
REM sleep and NREM sleep in combat OEF/OIF veterans. Oral presentation. World Association
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of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Congress, Québec City, Québec, Canada.
September 2011.
• Germain A, Alman J, Cohen D, Cashmere D, Seres R, & Buysse DJ. Impact of Two
Artifact Rejection Methods on REM Sleep Power Spectral Analysis. Poster presentation. Sleep,
33(Suppl.): A356, 2010.
• Cohen DJ, Begley A., Alman J, Cashmere JD, Pietrone RN, Seres RJ, Germain A.
Quantitative EEG during REM and NREM sleep in combat-exposed veterans with and without
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of Sleep Research, accepted pending revisions.
• Acknowledged in: Ramer S., Germain A., Dohar, S., Unruh M. Event-Related Distress in
Kidney Disease Patients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 27: 299–303, 2012.
HONORS and AWARDS
• Scribe of the Year at ScribeAmerica 2012
• Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society 2011
• Washington and Jefferson College Magellan Project 2010
• Associated Professional Sleep Society Travel Trainee award 2009
• Sleep Research Society Abstract Excellence Award 2009
EMPLOYMENT
ScribeAmerica , 2011-present Greensburg, PA
Chief Scribe (2013-Present)
• Liaison between ScribeAmerica and Westmoreland Medical Emergency Specialists (physician group contracting
scribes through ScribeAmerica).
• Supervise 30 scribes
o Create the schedule monthly
o Interview, hire, and train new scribes
o Evaluate scribes after 90 days of employment and annually
• Maintain all Joint Commission (health care facilities accrediting organization) requirements.
Scribe (2011-Present)
• Document the History of Present Illness and Physical Exam in the chart of each patient of the ER physician.
• Page on-call physicians for the ER physician
• Alert the ER physician of resulted radiology and lab orders
• Retrieve previous patient records
• Assist the ER physician to be efficient and organized
• Act as a liaison between the ER physician and the ER staff.
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA
Biology Lab Assistant 2010
• Assisted the laboratory professor complete the lab work
• Set up laboratory equipment
• Assisted students with the lab
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss the upcoming laboratory exercise
Freshman Year Seminar Mentor Washington, PA
• Liaison between the students and the professor 2010
• Answered any of the questions the students had about W&J and campus life

4. • Instructed the students how to register for classes
Victoria’s Secret Monroeville, PA
Sales Associate 2008 – 2009
• Provided customer service
• Operated the cash register
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Chaye Coffee and Tea Murrysville, PA
Barista 2006
• Opened and closed the store
• Waited on customers
• Prepared meals and beverages
ACTIVITIES and VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Redstone Highlands Senior Living Communities Murrysville, PA
• Received Therapeutic Activities Certificate for certification in hosting 2012-2013
activities for residents.
• Engage residents in the assisted living community in activities.
Animal Friends Humane Society Pittsburgh, PA
• Walk and help care for the animals while they wait for adoption. 2012-Present
Zuni Zuni, New Mexico
Volunteer 2011
• Spent 3 weeks in Zuni, New Mexico volunteering on the Zuni reservation.
• Cleaned and tended to sacred Zuni cemetery.
• Painted local pool for residents.
• Helped at the Zuni museum.
• Learned about the Zuni cultures and traditions.
Kappa Alpha Theta
• Officer: Vice President of Public Relations 2009 - 2010
o Developed and presented two workshops on PR
o Coordinated Chapter Family Picnic
o Organized annual philanthropy event
o Supervised the Philanthropy Chair and Newsletter Editor
• Officer: Alumnae Relations/Foundations Liaison 2008 – 2009
o Planned senior service recognition ceremony and luncheon for 80 people with $170.00 budget.
o Created commemorative video
J-Walkers (Campus Tour Guide) Washington, PA
• Provided tours and hosted prospective students 2007 – 2011
• Invited to participate in Leadership Workshop
MS Walk and March of Dimes Walk Washington, PA
• Secured sponsors for the March of Dimes Walk and MS research 2008 - 2010
in the MS walk.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Washington, PA
• Worked with a middle school girl to inspire friendship, confidence, and study habits. 2009 – 2011
GIVE (Getting Involved in Volunteer Experiences) 2007 – 2011

5. • Secretary
• Participated in multiple walks, drives, and fundraisers over the course of my membership to support various local and
international causes.
• Habitat for Humanity: Alternative Spring Break
o Built houses for people whose homes had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

6. • Secretary
• Participated in multiple walks, drives, and fundraisers over the course of my membership to support various local and
international causes.
• Habitat for Humanity: Alternative Spring Break
o Built houses for people whose homes had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina.