Clinical Research Coordinator

• Oct 2022 - Present

- Collaborating with Audiologists on an IRB-approved research project: Comparative Effectiveness of Advanced Vestibular Treatment (AVT) with Vestibular Virtual Reality (VVR) for patients with Unilateral and Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction (UPVD). - Orchestrating in-clinic patient enrollment for the research. - Employing precise data collection methods through Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). - Analyzing collected data meticulously. - Providing pivotal assistance across various administrative tasks. - Actively contributing to the creation of a research manuscript spotlighting the effectiveness of personalized vestibular rehabilitation treatment for individuals grappling with dizziness. Show less

Small Business Owner

• Jan 2019 - Present

- Created unique wire-wrapped crystal jewelry pieces, each crafted by hand, and marketed them on Etsy.com and Instagram. - Managed customer shipping requirements by efficiently processing purchase orders and handling customer invoices. - Utilized Social Media platforms to boost brand visibility and attract potential customers, effectively enhancing brand recognition (@wiredstxnes). - Created unique wire-wrapped crystal jewelry pieces, each crafted by hand, and marketed them on Etsy.com and Instagram. - Managed customer shipping requirements by efficiently processing purchase orders and handling customer invoices. - Utilized Social Media platforms to boost brand visibility and attract potential customers, effectively enhancing brand recognition (@wiredstxnes).

Undergraduate Researcher

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2022

- Collaborated with Dr. Odegaard and the research team to oversee several dietary intervention and research studies, including SODAS: Study Of Drinks With Artificial Sweeteners in People With Type 2 Diabetes. - Assisted with data collection, generated graphs/tables for research reports, facilitated recruitment of potential test subjects, and compiled laboratory kits. - Managed participant enrollment by monitoring online tracking of patient dietary recalls for an MPN dietary study. - Collaborated with Dr. Odegaard and the research team to oversee several dietary intervention and research studies, including SODAS: Study Of Drinks With Artificial Sweeteners in People With Type 2 Diabetes. - Assisted with data collection, generated graphs/tables for research reports, facilitated recruitment of potential test subjects, and compiled laboratory kits. - Managed participant enrollment by monitoring online tracking of patient dietary recalls for an MPN dietary study.

Free Clinic Project Volunteer & Representative

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

- Volunteered in the back office: welcomed patients to the clinic, assessed their vital signs, shadowed physicians, and assisted medical staff with various operational tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. - Served as a representative of the Media and Marketing committee, showcasing creativity through photography and digital art to enhance our organization's outreach and impact within the healthcare community across Orange County. - Volunteered in the back office: welcomed patients to the clinic, assessed their vital signs, shadowed physicians, and assisted medical staff with various operational tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. - Served as a representative of the Media and Marketing committee, showcasing creativity through photography and digital art to enhance our organization's outreach and impact within the healthcare community across Orange County.

Patient Registration Intern

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

- Assisted patients in accessing care and enhancing health outcomes. - Concentrated on responding to inbound inquiries and reaching out to eligible patients to facilitate their online registration for medical testing and/or vaccination. - Registered and scheduled patients for COVID-19 tests and vaccines through utilization of provider record systems/EMR Portals. - Assisted patients in accessing care and enhancing health outcomes. - Concentrated on responding to inbound inquiries and reaching out to eligible patients to facilitate their online registration for medical testing and/or vaccination. - Registered and scheduled patients for COVID-19 tests and vaccines through utilization of provider record systems/EMR Portals.

Health Scholar

• May 2018 - Mar 2020

- The UCLA Program at St. Joseph's Hospital Orange allowed me to gain hands-on clinical experience by assisting nurses and medical staff to care for patients. - Practices included assessing patient vital signs, feeding, bathing, ambulating, discharging, and completing administrative tasks. - Shadowed healthcare professionals and observed medical procedures like Caesarian and Vaginal labor deliveries, epidural administration, and catheter ablation. - Rotated through and spent three months in each of the following departments: Pulmonary Renal, General Surgery, Emergency Care Center, MICU, CVSSU (Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit), and 6 months in the Labor and Delivery Department. - Volunteered at the Vaccine Clinic to check-in patients and assist the staff in administering COVID-19 Vaccines to all healthcare workers. Show less

Research Intern

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify potential candidates for research studies. - Collected, processed, and dispatched blood samples and laboratory specimens. - Investigated the reasons behind unexpected test outcomes and other concerns by identifying adverse events in patient reports. - Assisted medical personnel during patient screenings and visits for Phase 1 studies, including TASA, a treatment for Angina Pectoris, while also observing their activities. - Collaborated in the creation of source documentation and ensured adherence to protocols governing clinical trial operations. Show less

Undergraduate Student Initiative for Biomedical Research Program

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

- Engaged in Summer Research within the Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics designed for Community College students, held at the University of California, Irvine. - Conducted experiments using mice tissue through customized Fluorescence Microscopy techniques. - Examined tissue samples from mice liver and kidney, making comparisons between metabolic processes associated with Low-Fat and High-Fat diets. - Gathered and analyzed data, eventually delivering a presentation alongside a group of four students at the USIBR Summer Symposium. Show less

Preschool Teacher Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

- Volunteered weekly at Saturday School. - Assisted children aged 4 to 5 with their classwork and projects. - Aided teachers in preparing classes and materials, and devised engaging assignments for the students. - Supported staff in utilizing computer programs and printing services. - Volunteered weekly at Saturday School. - Assisted children aged 4 to 5 with their classwork and projects. - Aided teachers in preparing classes and materials, and devised engaging assignments for the students. - Supported staff in utilizing computer programs and printing services.

Photography Intern

• Mar 2016 - May 2016