Lauren Cervantes
Clinical Research Assistant at University of Florida College of Nursing- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Building Professional Relationships
LinkedInSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Hazing Prevention 101: College Edition 2020
HazingPrevention.OrgSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training
University of FloridaSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
HIV/AIDS 500 The Basics of HIV/AIDS Counseling, Testing and Linkage
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Sovereign Immunity
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ALACHUA - SOUTHWESTJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Hospitality & Service Standards of Behavior
UF HealthNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Good Clinical Practices for Social Behavioral Research
UF Clinical and Translational Science InstituteNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
IRB Mandatory Local Training Refresher
University of FloridaAug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
HIPPA & Privacy - General
University of FloridaMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Bloodborne Pathogens and Biomedical Waste General Training
University of Florida Environmental Health & SafetyJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CPR & AED
Health & Safety Institute (HSI)Nov, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
HIPPA & Privacy - Research
University of FloridaAug, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Florida College of Nursing
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Research Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Present
Poster Presentations: 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference Poster Presentations: 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
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UF MEDLIFE
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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President
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Supervision of the philanthropy and public relations departments to insure semesterly goals are met. • Participation in biweekly meetings with other executive and director board members and organizing monthly General Body Meetings with the whole organization. • Attendance in weekly events to develop relationships with new members and promote the organization’s mission statement on campus. • Development of relationships with other pre-health organizations to share ideas and resources. • Contribution to the University of Florida’s Pre-health Council as a representative of UF MEDLIFE. • Mentorship for three freshmen members to encourage their success at the university. Show less
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Equal Access Clinic Network
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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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Site Coordinator
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Mar 2019 - Present
• Coordination and supervision of monthly clinic dates for uninsured patients at risk for Glaucoma. • Communication of weekly goals to the volunteer team comprised of both undergraduates and medical students. • Delegation of follow up calls and other administrative tasks to undergraduate volunteers. • Triage of patients and communication with other local clinics for referrals. • Coordination and supervision of monthly clinic dates for uninsured patients at risk for Glaucoma. • Communication of weekly goals to the volunteer team comprised of both undergraduates and medical students. • Delegation of follow up calls and other administrative tasks to undergraduate volunteers. • Triage of patients and communication with other local clinics for referrals.
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Health Career Showcase Council Member
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May 2019 - Present
• Plan and coordinate all the logistics for the 2020 University of Florida’s Third Annual Health Career Showcase and the 2021 Virtual Health Career Showcase. • Applied teamwork skills with council members who represented various pre-health organizations through biweekly meetings to vote on executive decisions for the event. • Communicated with approximately 60 Deans of Admissions from different Dental, Medical, and PA programs to invite them to the event. • Brainstormed new ideas for participant engagement, campus wide advertising, and financial planning. Show less
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UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - PEDIATRIC PULMONARY
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Pediatric Pulmonary Center Leadership Training Program
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
• Served as an intern for 120+ hours to learn about advocating for patient and family centered care. • Designed infographics at appropriate readability levels to inform the community about the center’s resources. • Learned about clinical and population-based care of children with chronic respiratory conditions using interactive training activities. • Contributed to an interdisciplinary team made up of physicians, social workers, nutritionists, nurses, and family leaders by providing input from a health disparities perspective. • Participated in weekly open discussions on topics such as medical ethics, leadership styles, experimental learning, etc. Lead my own discussion on cultural competency and teach back methods. • Attended weekly webinars, panels, and summits lead by professionals in the health care field. Show less
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Surgical Department
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Observer
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Shadowed the Chief of Surgery at UF Health Shands Hospital, Dr. Steven Hughes. Hours (30). • Observed and learned about multiple pancreatic cancer related operations. • Followed along in clinical rounds with medical students and residents. • Shadowed the Chief of Surgery at UF Health Shands Hospital, Dr. Steven Hughes. Hours (30). • Observed and learned about multiple pancreatic cancer related operations. • Followed along in clinical rounds with medical students and residents.
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Education
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2017 - 2021
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutritional Sciences -
2017 - 2021
University of Florida
Minor, Health Disparities in Society -
2013 - 2017
St. Brendan High School
High School Diploma
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