Luis Armando Ruiz
Clinical Research Associate at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for Clinical Investigators
CITI ProgramJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Human Subjects Learners
CITI ProgramJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Clinical Research Coordinator
CITI ProgramMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research
CITI ProgramJun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Research Associate
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May 2023 - Present
-Work in the Psychiatry Emergency Department with a team of clinicians and researchers in clinical initiatives and trials under the guidance of Dr. Ahmadi -Support multiple studies in the fields of child and adolescent psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, primarily focusing on self harm and suicide prevention -Conduct neuropsychiatric assessments of patients who may eligible for study participation -Contribute to data collection, entry and analysis for several mental health related studies -Responsible for patient screening, obtaining informed consent, study enrollment, and patient follow up Show less
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UW Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Study Assistant
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Jun 2021 - May 2023
-Work collaboratively with a team to study the longitudinal effects of COVID across the adult population in the U.S. -COVID INSPIRE is a national collaboration study funded by the CDC -Hired to manage outreach to Spanish speakers and generate ideas to increase sample diversity -Significantly increased minority participation using my bilingual/bicultural skills to connect with and support participants -Utilized REDCap and Hugo to successfully collect data -Managed to surpass our target sample size and lead in recruitment between all 7 universities that are part of the INSPIRE study Show less
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Whitman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Laboratory Research Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
-Collaborated with Dr. Walter Herbranson who specializes in cognition and neuroscience -Conducted “Monty Hall Experiment” utilizing pigeons that I successfully prepared for the study through operant conditioning, positive reinforcement, habituation, and hand-shaping -Collected data on their task performance on a daily basis for 40 days; the entire scope of the experiment was conducted over a period of 90 days -The experimental process required substantial time management skills and diligence to ensure the integrity of the study Show less
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Beta Theta Pi
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Social Chair/Secretary
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
-Collaborated with the social chairs of 8 fraternities and sororities to plan weekly events engaging campus wide participation - Tracked fraternity expenses using a comprehensive Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to ensure our chapter stayed within budget - Organized and managed an original event designed to diversify the appeal of Greek life to the LatinX and the minority community at the college. Attracted a significant percentage of the BIPOC community and built a connection in order to increasing social understanding and help make the college’s events more inclusive and appealing to students of all different background Show less
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Zenergy Health Club & Spa
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Services
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Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
-Managed front desk and the poolside cabana restaurant -First job in the foodservice industry but was able to use my skills to learn/adapt quickly to become cabana team leader -Trained staff to work independently in both areas -Utilized and improved my exceptional communication/teamwork skills to work efficiently with my team in a compact work area during times of high stress -Managed front desk and the poolside cabana restaurant -First job in the foodservice industry but was able to use my skills to learn/adapt quickly to become cabana team leader -Trained staff to work independently in both areas -Utilized and improved my exceptional communication/teamwork skills to work efficiently with my team in a compact work area during times of high stress
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Whitman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Residence Host
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
-Hosted prospective students during their overnight visits -Ensured that the visitors followed the rules and regulations for their own safety -Provided them with comprehensive information about life at Whitman College and gave them detailed tours of campus and the surrounding areas -Built relationships with the students even after their visit to answer any remaining questions they had and received positive feedback from those students telling me that I had played a vital role in their final college decision Show less
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America Reads*America Counts
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mentor
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
-Provided one on one and/or small group instruction for school age children enrolled in Walla Walla Public Schools -Enhanced children’s primary and secondary level language and mathematical skills -Selected to work at bilingual low income schools because of my similar background to be able to connect and communicate with not only the student but their parents more effectively -Utilized both my fluent English and Spanish language skills daily while working with these young children -Provided one on one and/or small group instruction for school age children enrolled in Walla Walla Public Schools -Enhanced children’s primary and secondary level language and mathematical skills -Selected to work at bilingual low income schools because of my similar background to be able to connect and communicate with not only the student but their parents more effectively -Utilized both my fluent English and Spanish language skills daily while working with these young children
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Rockwell & Marna Schnabel
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Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
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Sitter/House Sitter/Dog Sitter
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Dec 2014 - May 2019
-Established and maintained safe environments by closely monitoring the children's play activities -Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors -Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them -Responsible for and trusted with the maintenance and safety of their home and pets when they were away -Established and maintained safe environments by closely monitoring the children's play activities -Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors -Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them -Responsible for and trusted with the maintenance and safety of their home and pets when they were away
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Michael & Susan Niven
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Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
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House Sitter/Dog Sitter/Driver
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Jun 2013 - May 2019
-Cared for 5 dogs -Responsible for brushing, walking, playing, setting up appointments and cooking organic meals for the dogs -Developed a great relationship with the family and assist them with anything they need including being their chauffeur, buying groceries, dropping off/picking up their dry cleaning, and technological issues. -Cared for 5 dogs -Responsible for brushing, walking, playing, setting up appointments and cooking organic meals for the dogs -Developed a great relationship with the family and assist them with anything they need including being their chauffeur, buying groceries, dropping off/picking up their dry cleaning, and technological issues.
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Studio Eleven Staging & Events
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Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
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Home Stager/Mover
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
-Staged luxury homes and set up high end events such as weddings -Labor intensive job that required extreme attention to customer service and small details -Responsible for locating, transporting and setting up furniture and other necessary styling decorations -Exceptional organizational and communication skills were required to set up plans and follow through with them -Staged luxury homes and set up high end events such as weddings -Labor intensive job that required extreme attention to customer service and small details -Responsible for locating, transporting and setting up furniture and other necessary styling decorations -Exceptional organizational and communication skills were required to set up plans and follow through with them
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"I Have A Dream" Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Mentor/Role Model
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Sep 2015 - May 2018
-Volunteered my time and recruited some other friends to serve as role models for our local middle school students -After finishing my own school days I would support first generation college aspiring students through an after school homework help program -The program encourages students to attend college/vocational school after high school by providing them with tuition assistance -Gave speeches and advice to them about personal struggles and academics -Made a long term commitment to the those students and the program until they completed middle school Show less
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Ruiz Landscaping Services & Snow Removal
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Ketchum, Idaho, United States
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Maintenance
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Jun 2010 - May 2018
-Maintained outdoor grounds and properties using power equipment of all sorts -Mowed lawns, trimmed and edged around sidewalks and flower beds -Planted flowers, shrubs, bushes and layer sod -Installed, adjusted and maintained sprinkler systems -During the winter months I provided clients with snow removal, ice melt and roof clearing services -Maintained outdoor grounds and properties using power equipment of all sorts -Mowed lawns, trimmed and edged around sidewalks and flower beds -Planted flowers, shrubs, bushes and layer sod -Installed, adjusted and maintained sprinkler systems -During the winter months I provided clients with snow removal, ice melt and roof clearing services
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Allen & Company LLC.
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Investment Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sitter
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
-Supervised the children of individuals who attended the annual Allen & Company convention in Sun Valley, Idaho -Trusted with and in charge of the safety of very high profile children -Involved planning out long 16 hours days worth of activities that the children wanted to attend to have a fun experience all while ensuring their safety and protecting their privacy. -Completed training for emergency protocol and First Aid/CPR -Supervised the children of individuals who attended the annual Allen & Company convention in Sun Valley, Idaho -Trusted with and in charge of the safety of very high profile children -Involved planning out long 16 hours days worth of activities that the children wanted to attend to have a fun experience all while ensuring their safety and protecting their privacy. -Completed training for emergency protocol and First Aid/CPR
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Rotarun Ski Area
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United States
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Hospitality
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Customer Service/Lift Attendant
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
-Operated and controlled the chair lifts at my local ski mountain -Assisted passengers with any personal or mountain safety concerns/emergencies -Provided excellent customer services at the front desk -Assisted with their program that teaches 5-11 year old children the joys of skiing and riding -Operated and controlled the chair lifts at my local ski mountain -Assisted passengers with any personal or mountain safety concerns/emergencies -Provided excellent customer services at the front desk -Assisted with their program that teaches 5-11 year old children the joys of skiing and riding
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Education
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2018 - 2022
Whitman College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Honors Psychology Major and Economics Minor -
2014 - 2018
Wood River High School
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