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Diego Valencia

FRISCO,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated college student with experience supporting healthcare providers, including physicians and nurse practitioners. Skilled at building rapport with patients, facilitating medical history collection, and maintaining detailed clinical notes. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and infection control standards. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a pre-medical focus, aspiring to become a well-respected and knowledgeable Neurologist. Eager to expand medical expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field of medicine.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Prairie Estates
1350 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Applied clear and compassionate communication techniques to reduce patient anxiety and facilitate doctor visits.
  • Organized and prioritized contents of medical record charts,

maintaining data accuracy and availability.

  • Collected surveys from patients to improve patient care procedures.
  • Monitored and supported the maintenance of office and basic medical supplies.
  • Payed close attention to patients' social and physical needs as well as addressed concerns about medical procedures and practices
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Volunteer

Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Collin County Community College
Plano, TX

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School
Frisco, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Efficient Typer
  • Fast Learner
  • Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I regularly study topics of interest to me with a sense of wonder and the capacity to learn something new Such topics include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, neuroscience, calculus and applied mathematics, debate, psychology, religion and theology, and philosophy The beauty lies in the pursuit, where I eagerly embrace the world of knowledge out of sheer volition, my mind an insatiable explorer of these wondrous domains

Timeline

Volunteer

Prairie Estates
09.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Collin County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

The University of Texas At Dallas

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School