Daniel Koch
Mount Kisco,NY
Summary
Dedicated pre-med student majoring in Biology, combining rigorous academic pursuits with practical experience in hospital-based Infection Disease and Prevention internship. Adept at translating theoretical knowledge into real-world applications, with a keen interest in advancing infectious disease research. Driven by a commitment to public health enhancement with the desire to contribute to the medical field's ongoing progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention and Control Intern
Westchester Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Contribute to the enhancement of infection prevention with Isolation and Hand Hygiene audits during rounds
- Created innovative electronic auditing tools for IPC Rounding and Central Lines shared among hospitals
- Led educational initiatives to improve hand hygiene compliance through IRB reviewed QI project
- Shadowed alongside medical students with various physicians to gain insight about hospital dynamics
Lakefront Lifeguard
Hidden Hollow Private Committee
05.2022 - Current
- Enforced private, local, and state regulations for the lake and its lifeguard equipment during the summer
- Assisted in teaching and testing aspects of swimming to a variety of ages spanning from 4-14 years old
- Conveyed private usage rules to patrons who were not permitted to use the lake with a language barrier
Lakefront Manager & Lifeguard
Yorktown Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed 70+ lifeguards while ensuring that state regulatory protocols were followed daily
- Arranged scheduling for Sparkle Lake property of Yorktown Parks and Recreation for up to 50 hours a week
- Categorized payroll sheets, equipment usage, lake maintenance, and Board of Health safety permits
Animal Behavior Project
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Studied the behavioral effects of external light sources on locomotion activity of nocturnal crickets
- Surveyed 40 crickets over a 3-month period during various times of the day in 1-hour intervals
- Documented findings in formal lab report format, benchmarking results with other scholarly studies of topic
Short Term Memory Project
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Studied the results of over 60 volunteers to compare information retention of two distinct teaching methods
- Collaborated with other group members leading effective project management over a 2-month testing period
- Analyzed results by using proper significant statistical tests to findings
Education
B.S - Biology
The Ohio State University, College of Arts
Columbus, OHSkills
- Data Entry
- Recrystallization
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Legal Research
- Sandwich making
- Bench Press
Certification
CITI Program, New York Medical College:
- IRB Review of Observational Research | July 2023 - July 2026
- Social and Behavioral Research | July 2023 - July 2026
- Conflict of Interest | July 2023 - July 2026
- All Research Personnel | July 2023 - July 2026
Timeline
Infection Prevention and Control Intern
Westchester Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Lakefront Lifeguard
Hidden Hollow Private Committee
05.2022 - Current
Lakefront Manager & Lifeguard
Yorktown Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Short Term Memory Project
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Animal Behavior Project
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
B.S - Biology
The Ohio State University, College of Arts