Esmeralda Paredes
Kewanee,IL
Summary
Passionate about neuroscience and committed to community service, this first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican immigrants is on a path to becoming a neurosurgeon. My goal is to give back to my community through health care and represent women of color in the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kewanee Care
Kewanee, IL
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Semi trailer builder
Great Dane
Kewanee, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Semi trailer builder
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Kewanee, IL
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Crew Member
- Operated kitchen equipment and maintained food safety standards consistently.
Education
B.S. - Neuroscience
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School
Kewanee, IL05.2022
Skills
- Organized
- Strong Communicator
- Reliable team player
- Creative
- Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Social Media Management
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Basic life support
Accomplishments
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Neuroscience Laboratory
Publications
- Delgado, J., Paredes, E., Alvarez, J., Kurup, P., & Rommel, A. Manuscript under review.
ACTIVITIES
Wrestling Stage Recognition in Wrestling
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified Food Handling
- Seal of Biliteracy
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kewanee Care
06.2023 - 12.2025
Semi trailer builder
Great Dane
05.2022 - 08.2022
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
12.2019 - 07.2021
B.S. - Neuroscience
Loyola University Chicago
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School
RESEARCH AT LUC
- Neuroscience Research, Chicago, IL — Lab Technician
- Present
- Study molecular mechanisms responsible for the stabilization of ionotropic glutamatergic receptors at synapses.
CLUBS AT LUC
- Mujeres En Medicina
- MASA
- Salsa Dance Club
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Henry County Humane Society, Caretaker, Kewanee, IL, 2021-09, 2022-03, Care for animals, and provide essential needs.
- Kewanee Care, Patient care, Kewanee, IL, 2022-01, Providing help to patients in nursing homes, and improving quality of life with companionship and medical assistance.
- Kiwanis Food Depository, Helper, Kewanee, IL, 2019-12, Organizing food in boxes for families in need.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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AWARDS
High school:, Honor Roll for 8 semesters, National Honor Society, Rank in my class: 5/133, Salutatorian