Eliana Di Liberto

Volunteer Trainer & Course Coordinator – Red Cross

• Developed and managed training programs for new volunteers and first aid courses for the general public.
• Coordinated updates on protocols and procedures, providing guidance and support to fellow staff and volunteers.
• Assisted in designing educational materials and ensuring compliance with official training standards.

Emergency First Responder – Italian Red Cross

~10 hours/week (day & night ambulance shifts)
I have served with the Italian Red Cross with unwavering commitment, a strong sense of duty, and the highest level of professionalism. In my role as a rescue responder, I have assisted patients of all ages and clinical conditions, ensuring safe, timely, and compassionate care in accordance with the humanitarian principles of the Association. Throughout my service, I have gained extensive hands-on experience in pre-hospital emergency operations, clinical assessments, and patient stabilization skills reflected in the responsibilities and competencies detailed below:

• Completed extensive pre-hospital emergency training (120 hours) in trauma care, medical assessment, BLS, and safe patient handling.
• Responded to emergency calls as part of an ambulance crew, collaborating with nurses and emergency physicians in high-pressure medical and trauma scenarios.
• Assisted with patient stabilization, including airway support, oxygen administration, hemorrhage control, wound care, and bandaging.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED operation.
• Conducted full patient assessments and basic triage; recognized time-sensitive conditions such as stroke (FAST), cardiac arrest, shock, and syncope.
• Performed ECG acquisition, blood glucose testing, and continuous vital-sign monitoring.
• Applied spinal precautions and immobilization (cervical collar, spine board, scoop stretcher, vacuum mattress, splints).
• Ensured safe patient movement using stair chairs, wheeled stretchers, and log-roll techniques.
• Communicated effectively with dispatch, coordinated with triage nurses in the emergency department, and delivered accurate handoff reports to hospital staff.

I worked in a Pharmacology and Molecular Biology Laboratory focused on Skeletal Muscle Regeneration Mechanisms. My research project investigated the effects of SRT2104, a SIRT1 activator, on the regenerative capacity of muscle stem cells (satellite cells) in a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) model.

Performed satellite cell isolation, cell culture, SRT2104 treatments, immunofluorescence staining, RNA extraction, Nanodrop quantification, cDNA synthesis, and Real-Time PCR.
I analyzed myotube maturation and gene expression using advanced imaging and molecular biology techniques, strengthening my analytical and experimental skills. Through this research experience, I also developed key professional competencies, including:

• Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation
• Effective teamwork and communication
• Solid time-management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability and quick learning in new laboratory techniques
• Proficient in FIJI (ImageJ) for image analysis
• Experienced with qPCR, RNA extraction, and cell culture