Ariana Dimalanta

A highly motivated undergraduate with enriching experience in patient care, clinical services, administration, and food service. My reliability and strong work ethic allow me to adapt to new tasks and environments quickly. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills and can manage responsibilities and prioritize effectively. I am dedicated and have a proven track record in management, leadership, and soft skills, and I am committed to pursuing my goals with unwavering determination.

La Sierra University, Riverside, CA 

• Cumulative GPA 3.49 (including post-baccalaureate courses)
• Post-Baccalaureate Coursework:
• Immunology, (A-), 09/03/2024 - 12/10/2024, University of California, Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA
• Pharmacology (B+), 08/28/2024 - 12/11/20024, University of California, Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA

Research Associate

Worm Pyramid – La Sierra University 9/2022-06/2024

Hours: 40

• Worm Pyramid as a whole is a research on nematode genetics but the current project is a 'phoresis' survey on diverse nematode species.
• Collected bugs and insects such slugs, centipede, isopods, ants, etc, throughout the campus.
• Plated them on E. Coli and wait on certain times to see if nematodes will appear from the insects collected.
• Research included create hypothesis, data collection, and analyze results.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) SisuCare Nursing Assistant Program - Training Completed on 02/22/2025-04/19/2025

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association - 08/2022-08/2024

• General Medical Scribe Certificate - Medical Scribes Training Institute - 09/30/2023

• Emergency Medicine Medical Scribe Certificate - Medical Scribes Training Institute - 12/29/2023

• Dean's List

Winter Quarter 2021 - Winter Quarter 2023

La Sierra University

Vice President and Co-Founder of Asian Student Association (ASA)

La Sierra University 09/2023-06/2024

• Co-pioneered the ASA to form an organization that brings awareness on cultural and emerging issues within the Asian community to the student body of La Sierra University.
• Connected students through various social and cultural activities highlighting the overall wellbeing and appreciation of Asian cultures, celebrating diversity, practicing inclusion, while providing a safe space for La Sierra University students.
• Spearheaded events celebrating various Asian cultures i.e. Filipino Heritage Month, Diwali Lights Festival, Lunar New Year, etc.
• Generated 60 plus members
• Successfully fundraised over $1800 for cultural events at La Sierra University.
• Collaborated with other student organizations at La Sierra University to expand mutual goals in embracing diversity.

Pre-Medical Society Member

La Sierra University 09/2020-06/2024

• Contributed in providing undergraduate students who are pre-medical students, and assists students on their path to medicine.
• Invited physicians, medical students and medical school representatives as guest speakers; informational meetings about four-year planning, MCAT, medical school applications, and other resources.
• Planned social events and promoted collaboration with the Pre-Professional Conference with Pre-Dent Society and organizing the Guatemala Mission Trip.

Leader/Mentor 'Ignite' for Incoming Freshmen

La Sierra University 09/2021-09/2023

• Mentored and welcomed incoming freshman students.
• Helped connect with their peers and introduce them to student leaders who can help them in their first year.
• Provided useful resources that students will need throughout their college experience.

Secretary of Student Association of La Sierra University (SALSU)

La Sierra University 09/2021-06/2022

• A member of student leaders and officers elected, hired, and advocated for resolving student issues and building up our campus community.
• Managed calendar invitations, co-planning agendas, documenting meeting minutes.

Orchestral Violinist

La Sierra University Orchestra 09/2021-06/2022

• Performed at school musical events such as 'Christmas Candlelight' programs, music recitals and performances.
• Collaborated with other orchestras outside of the campus setting i.e. Irvine Symphony Orchestra.

Constitution of Bylaws and Board Member

La Sierra University 09/2020-06/2021

• Reviewed and updated the constitution of bylaws of La Sierra University.
• Met bi-weekly to discuss and voted for new updated guidelines, descriptions and requirements.

Leadership Council - Student Engagement Committee Member

La Sierra University 09/2020-09/2021

• The leadership council is comprised of different committee members who discuss weekly plans to systematize processes and implement identified student needs.
• As a Student Engagement Committee Member, constituents determined and planned events that students may be interested in joining at school to increase student life on campus.

St. Louis, Missouri Mission Trip - Pathway to Health

05/04/2025 - -5/09/2025

Volunteer Hours : 40

• Teamed up with the medical support team to aid patients of checking vital signs, symptoms.
• Assisted the Registered Nurses in the Triage Processing Unit of prioritizing patients' care based on the severity of their condition and the availability of resources.
• Facilitated in ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care.

Hospital Volunteer

Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA

05/2023 - 02/2024

Volunteer Hours : 101

• Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
• Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
• Restocked basic supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests to assist unit workflow.

Home Caregiving Volunteer

Private Client Services, Glendora, CA

08/2021 - 08/2023

Volunteer Hours : 288

• Contributed support and companionship to patients in need of assistance, including music therapy through playing violin to patients.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

Active Church Member and Volunteer

Central Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Los Angeles, CA

Total Volunteer Hours : 356

• Appointed Sabbath School Secretary - 01/2024-Current

Total Hours: 60

Collects and documents tithes and offerings for the financial system of the church. Submit Quarterly reporting to the Church Treasurer, the Church Conference, and present the report at business meetings.

• Church Potluck Group Volunteer - 06/2021 - 03/2024

Total Hours: 40

Prepared meals for church members and visitors during church Sabbath.

• Community Food Distribution Outreach - 06/2022-08/2022

Total Hours: 16

Prepared food for the homeless population in the Los Angeles community.  

• Vacation Bible School Team Leader Volunteer - 08/2021-08/2022

Total Hours: 40

• Community Health Fair Volunteer - 09/2023

Total Hours: 16

Assisted healthcare professionals in organizing and planning the church community for the health fair event, partnered with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Los Angeles City residents. Gave health education pamphlets to patients screened for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure checks, CPR education, and patients who received flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

• Orchestral Violinist at Church - 06/2021- Current

(240 Hours)

Performed at church events and other church invitations with different orchestra groups and ensembles.

Guatemala Mission Trip

06/03/2023

Volunteer Hours: 2

• Due to the pandemic, the trip was virtual, but our group (Pre-med Society) was still able to raise over $1000 in donations and provide food bags and shoes for the Guatemalan families, which were given to them during their church service.

Service Learning

Total Hours: 28

• Growing up in America: 10/2022-12/2022 (14 Hours)

Interviewed a Filipino immigrant who shared her life story

including her challenges and struggles while growing up in America.

• Humans and the Environment: 04/2023-05/2023 (14 Hours)

Volunteered in Wellness Warehouse 

Organized donated clothes for the thrift store.

UC-Berkeley Extension Program

• Immunology - 09/03/2024 - 12/10/2024
• Pharmacology - 08/28/2024 - 12/11/2024