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Cristian Reyna

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Driven and compassionate individual with a solid foundation in healthcare, seeking admission to medical school. With a strong academic background and a genuine passion for serving others, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to excellence in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dementia Care Volunteer

Pacifica Dementia Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Working with patient's with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia at all stages.
  • Worked with the life enrichment team to put on events for the residents.
  • Aiding the life enrichment team with nail painting, exercise classes, bingo, puzzle making, coloring, painting, gardening, bowling, and many more daily activities for the residents.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

VUSD
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Several 1-2 week long term substitute positions in 4th grade.

Emergency Department Medical Scribe

ScribeAmerica
07.2023 - Current
  • Accompanied physician to examination room to transcribe patient history and physical examination.
  • Facilitated communication between medical providers and other staff members, fostering continuum of care.
  • Assisted with discharge instructions as well as follow-up appointment scheduling.
  • Language interpreter for Spanish speaking patients

Trombone And Music Instructor

Live Music
01.2021 - Current
  • Lessons on music theory, music recording, and musical analysis to middle and high school students
  • Lessons on trombone playing in various styles such as jazz Bebop, American swing, and Latin salsa
  • Volunteer improvisation masterclasses to middle and high school jazz ensembles.
  • Lead trombone of UCSC Jazz Big Band and Jazz combos 2019-2023

Leader of UCSC Neuroscience Journal Club

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Examine and present primary literature on Methionine 35 Oxidation in relation to Amyloid Beta-42 fibril formation in the brain to supply professors citations and lead discussions for upcoming Alzheimer's disease papers.

Biology Tutor

Learning Support Services UCSC
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Tutor for classes in the biological sciences from introductory biology to advanced cell biology
  • Tailored instruction according to each student's strengths and weaknesses while providing feedback on their progress.
  • Collaborated with professors and graduate students to ensure the students were given adequate support outside of class.

Pre-Medical Organization President

ACE PHC UCSC
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed club funds and budgets, securing funds against misuse and keeping accurate records.
  • Facilitated weekly board meetings to plan and execute bi-weekly club meeting.
  • Gave presentations to undergraduate students on MCAT preparation, array of medical specialties, how to request letters of recommendation, and pathways within medicine/healthcare
  • Connected with local health care providers to give informative presentations to the club.

Orthopedic Surgeon Shadowing Internship

Golden State Orthopedics
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Orthopedic surgery shadowing under Dr. Nicholas Abidi MD in the clinical office and operating room for 100 combined hours
  • Interpreted for Spanish speaking patients
  • Assisted the physician in retrieving joint models and informational handouts to aid in patient education.

Resident Assistant

UCSC Oakes College
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Engaged residents and improved community relations with special events, trips and social functions for over 90 students
  • Mediated student problems using strong conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Managed a budget of $3,000 to scheduled events and activities for residents to acquaint and establish strong bonds with one another
  • Addressed resident concerns and issues to maintain open lines of communication
  • Held weekly mentor hours to help with undergraduate major planning.

Clinical/Global Health Internship

UCEAP
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created educational presentations for the local community on prevalent diseases.
  • Completed patient intakes for the physicians and collaborated with several medical professionals to provide educational resources for the local communities on general health practices.
  • Patient outreach along physicians in rural communities of Oaxaca.
  • 120 clinical hours across several medical specialties (40 hours - primary care, 20 hours - OB/GYN, 20 hours - Orthopedics, 20 hours - emergency medicine , 20 hours - general surgery)

Education

Bachelors of Science - Human Biology

University of California Santa Cruz

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • PCR
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Western blot
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Trombone proficiency

Timeline

Dementia Care Volunteer

Pacifica Dementia Care
10.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

VUSD
08.2023 - Current

Emergency Department Medical Scribe

ScribeAmerica
07.2023 - Current

Leader of UCSC Neuroscience Journal Club

University of California Santa Cruz
01.2023 - 06.2023

Orthopedic Surgeon Shadowing Internship

Golden State Orthopedics
01.2023 - 04.2023

Biology Tutor

Learning Support Services UCSC
09.2022 - 06.2023

Pre-Medical Organization President

ACE PHC UCSC
09.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical/Global Health Internship

UCEAP
06.2022 - 08.2022

Trombone And Music Instructor

Live Music
01.2021 - Current

Resident Assistant

UCSC Oakes College
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelors of Science - Human Biology

University of California Santa Cruz

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