Daniel Cheng
Fayetteville,AR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Volunteer
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
2023.06 - 2024.04
- Provided wayfinding services to patients and hospital visitors
- Organized and distributed information folders to patients (Oncology Clinic)
- Assisted patients, visitors, nurses and other staff in the ER via wayfinding, restocking medical supplies, and tending to patient needs (blankets, wheelchairs, etc).
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022.07 - 2024.01
- Served as an editor for an ophthalmology literature review paper examining on crack cocaine's effects on the eyes.
- Created a literature review of past ophthalmology research for the UAMS Jones Eye Institute, with a focus on treatment of vitreous hemorrhage in diabetic patients post-vitrectomy.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Loyola University Chicago
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Engaged in a summer research class and contributed to a project on the evolution of tropical fish morphologies
- Honed research skills such as scientific paper reading and presentation of findings
- Gained additional experience using the R statistics program to input and analyze data.
Student Tutor
Edgewater Tutoring
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Served as an evening volunteer tutor of Chicagoan elementary to middle school-level students in the Edgewater community, via homework help and study assistance.
- Assisted students in breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts for increased comprehension.
- Demonstrated patience and capability to adjust teaching approach to better fit student needs and strengths.
- Tested students' content comprehension beyond assigned homework as needed with newly-created or additional questions.
Undergraduate Shadow
Univeristy of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022.06 - 2022.06
- Shadowed doctors and medical students at the UAMS Jones Eye Institute
- Observed/assisted in ophthalmology-based clinical evaluations and diagnoses of patients
- Observed/learned about ophthalmological surgical procedures (cataract removal, etc).
Student Peer Mentor
Loyola University Chicago
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Checked in with mentees formally and informally, as well as in-person and virtually
- Worked with fellow mentors to organize events promoting diversity and multiculturalism.
Student Volunteer
Hearts for the Homeless
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Learned to operate and maintain blood pressure equipment.
- Took blood pressures of underserved Chicagoans to evaluate them for hypertension risk.
- Informed visitors about free clinics to receive care/advice on blood pressure management.
Eagle Scout Project Leader
Boy Scouts of America
2019.09 - 2019.09
- Coordinated project goals/objectives with Scout workers, leaders, and other volunteers
- Led creation of cheap campsite location for use by financially struggling Scout troops and other campers
- Provided food and refreshments, and kept Scout workers focused.
Student Researcher
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2019.07 - 2019.07
- Researched/presented report on current and developing methods of oil-water separation in a college environment.
Shadowing
Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic
2019.05 - 2019.06
- Shadowed under Dr Jennifer Co in an outpatient setting, taking patient history, blood pressure, and heart rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
08.2024
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Little Rock05.2020
Skills
- Scientific Research Proficiency (includes literature and peer review, presentation of findings, lab safety)
- Some Vital and History Checks
- Competency in Foreign Languages (French, Chinese)
- Computer Knowledge (MS Office, Google Drive)
- Statistics/Data Entry (programs: R, SAS)
- Active Listening/Learning
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified (since 8/3/24)
- Writing Proficiency (multiple Writing-Intensive courses taken at Loyola Chicago, editing/proofreading)
- In-Person Tutoring
- STEM Proficiency (especially in courses for Math and Biology)
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
2023.06 - 2024.04
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Loyola University Chicago
2023.06 - 2023.08
Student Tutor
Edgewater Tutoring
2022.09 - 2023.01
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022.07 - 2024.01
Undergraduate Shadow
Univeristy of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022.06 - 2022.06
Student Volunteer
Hearts for the Homeless
2021.10 - 2022.01
Student Peer Mentor
Loyola University Chicago
2021.08 - 2022.05
Eagle Scout Project Leader
Boy Scouts of America
2019.09 - 2019.09
Student Researcher
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2019.07 - 2019.07
Shadowing
Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic
2019.05 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
High School Diploma -
Central High School