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Hillary Rosa Kuilan

Hillary Rosa Kuilan

Tucson,AZ

Summary

A dedicated and diligent fourth-year medical student with a strong leadership background and a patient-centered approach. Passionate about collaboration and community, committed to providing excellent patient care. Fluent in both Spanish and English, possessing exceptional communication skills. Well-honed observational abilities and thrive in team environments, making an asset to any medical setting. Seeking a Medical Residency position to apply knowledge and gain hands-on experience, receiving comprehensive training from experienced physicians. Aiming to become a well-rounded physician capable of making meaningful contributions and practicing medicine effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Experiences (Medical Intern)

Tucson Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

    • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
    • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through proper handling of sensitive patient information and documentation.
    • Maintained a clean and safe clinical environment through sterilization of instruments, sanitation of surfaces, and adherence to infection control protocols.
    • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients.
    • Contributed to a positive clinic environment by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
    • Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for improving overall clinic performance and patient experience.
    • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
    • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
    • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
    • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
    • Assisted physicians in conducting thorough examinations for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
    • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
    • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
    • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
    • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
    • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
    • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
    • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
    • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
    • Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
    • Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
    • Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
    • Contributed to reduction in patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
    • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
    • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
    • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
    • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Volunteer

Guimedic (Medical Brigades)
02.2022 - Current
  • Grant humanitarian aid to disadvantage Mexican communities by providing modern medical benefits and services
  • Provide consistent and accessible medical care for indigenous communities, who have been largely overlooked by the healthcare system

Research Assistant for Principal Investigator Dr. Elsie Rivera

Biology Department, UPR
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist in the research 'Ecological consequences of seed predation in the wetland plant species Annona glabra L'
  • Perform data collection in different research sites, take abiotic and biotic factors, and ensure proper sample storing
  • Dissect seeds, and research the pathogens found in predated seed

University Board Representative

General Student Council at the UPR
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Represented the Biology department during Academic Senate and Administrative board meetings
  • Issued monthly reports of academic senate, administrative board, and active committees' meeting discussions
  • Advised the president of the UPR in coordinating the future of academic, administrative, and financial matters
  • Read and issued recommendations based on the General Student Bylaws of the system/campus
  • Organized the Scrutiny Committee for the General Student Council annual elections
  • Served in the: Graduation Committee, Recycling Committee, Honor Assembly Committee, Cloistered Affairs Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Grade Review Committee, Discipline Board, Middle States Commission of Higher Education Committee, and Open House Committee

Student Body President

General Student Council at the UPR
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Presided meetings and led discussions
  • Certified reports and approved proper budget usage
  • Formulated the work plan of the General Student Council
  • Ensured compliance with the plenary and the General Student Council
  • Served in the: Assembly Organizing Committee, Student Services Committee, Infrastructure and Security Committee, Law and Regulations Committee, Ethics and Discipline Committee, Transition Committee, Sociocultural Activities Advisory Committee, Accrediting Committee of Student Associations, Quality of Life Committee, and Honor Assembly Committee
  • Acted as Student Representative before The Multisectoral Commission for University Reform at the UPRB, and Student Senator and Representative at the National Student Confederation

Vice-President / President

Christian Catholic College Student Association at the UPR
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Served as acting President for a semester in 2019
  • Held active communication with members and alumni
  • Assisted in marketing the association on campus to increase member enrolment
  • Handled the association's financial account statements and managed its budget
  • Organized association activities and its volunteers

Tutor

Educational Services Program, UPR
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Facilitated tutoring in chemistry and introductory math, reviewing subject area terminology
  • Taught strategies to help students comprehend course material
  • Mentored future tutors

University Life Mentor

Educational Services Program, UPR
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Counseled first-year students regarding university life
  • Assisted first-year and sophomore students with their course schedule planning

Warehouse Assistant

Super Truck Parts
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted merchandise inventory, organization, and accounting
  • Created digital records of physical inventory

Shadowing Charles J. Fequiere, M.D.

HIMA Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Carried out shadowing with a medical doctor specializing in nephrology and internal medicine
  • Performed clerical tasks, such as: accounting, data recording, and record and archive creation
  • Checked patients' vital signs

Student Representative

School Council, Dr. Agustin Stahl High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Voiced the concerns and needs of the student community to benefit their academic development
  • Attended meetings with the administration and principal to collaborate in School Council work

Volunteer

Future Business Leaders of America
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Donated essentials and cooperated with the non-profit organization 'March of Dimes, American Society of Cancer and Casa Misericordia'

Volunteer Recreational Leader

Puerto Rico Police Summer Camp (Policamp)
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Greeted and recorded participant attendance
  • Monitored food schedule (breakfast, snacks and lunch) and maintained the dining and recreational areas clean
  • Carried out crafts and sports activities
  • Partook of related educational initiatives that winter to raise awareness of the dangers of bullets shot into the air

Education

M.D. -

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara (UAG School of Medicine)
Guadalajara, MX
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences with a Major in Biology

University of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR
05.2020

High School Diploma - technical certificate in Business Administration specializing as accounting clerk and administrative assistant

Dr. Agustin Stahl High School
Bayamon, PR
05.2015

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quick Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Community Service
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Foreign language proficiency

Certification

  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Computer Based Training Modules (CBTs) at Pima Computer Lab, 04/23
  • New York State Department Infection Control and Barrier Precautions Training, 09/22
  • HIPAA Healthcare Providers Certification, 09/23
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/22
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 08/22

Affiliations

  • American College of Physicians, UAG
  • Psychiatry Interest Group, UAG
  • American Medical Student Association, UAG
  • Emergency Medicine Organization, UAG
  • Surgery Interest Group, UAG
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, UPRB
  • Honors' Student Program, UPRB
  • Microbiology Society Student Chapter, UPRB
  • American Medical Student Association, UPRB
  • American Chemical Society, UPRB
  • Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda Inc., Dr. Agustín Stahl High School

Awards

  • Dean’s Honor Roll, UPRB
  • Recognition for facilitating alongside tutors and mentors college life integration strategies to freshman students, UPRB
  • Outstanding participation and service during the Puerto Rico Local Section, “2017 Chemists Celebrate Earth Day” celebration, UPRB
  • Chemistry Award, UPRB
  • Biology Award, UPRB
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) award for commitment to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service, UPRB
  • Award for academic excellence, Alejandro García Padilla Governor of Puerto Rico
  • Participation in the program 'Perfil 360', Ramón Luis Rivera Cruz Mayor of the Municipality of Bayamon
  • Award for commitment and loyalty over the years, FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • Award for excellent work and exceptional performance in student leadership, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • First place in the Business Development category, FBLA Regional Competition, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • “Best Entrepreneur of the Future" Award, Business Administration Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • First Place in Business Development, Business Administration Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • Award "Best Business Plan", Business Administration Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • First Place in Small Business Creation Model (Maquetas) Competition, Business Administration Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • Excellent participation in the seminar “How to plan, establish and manage a small business, Business Administration Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • Award for commitment and dedication to the Achieve 3000 Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • ARCOOP scholarship for excellent dedication and academic career, Board of Directors of the Abraham Rosa Cooperative
  • Award for outstanding performance in the Business Education Program, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School
  • High School Honor Roll, Dr. Agustín Stahl High School

Research

  • Conformational change in the PrPC protein: Promoter of Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, 10/22/22, Research Methodology, UAG
  • Ecological Consequences of seed predation in the wetland plant species Annona Glabra L. (Cayur), 05/09/19, Bioexpo, UPRB
  • Mutaciones en el gen PRNP: Promotor de enfermedad Creutzfeldt-Jakob Esporádico, 12/05/19, Bioexpo, UPRB
  • Ecological consequences of seed predation in the wetland plant species Annona Glabra L., 05/04/19, 38th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting and 53th ACS Junior Technical Meeting, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
  • Efecto del microclima en la abundancia de los cangrejos violinistas (Género Uca), 11/29/18, Bioexpo, UPRB

Hobbies

  • Spending time with my dog
  • Fashion
  • Play dominoes
  • Going to beach
  • Music
  • Musical instruments
  • Concert-going
  • Going to theater and cinema
  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Nail art
  • Interior design

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Experiences (Medical Intern)

Tucson Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Guimedic (Medical Brigades)
02.2022 - Current

University Board Representative

General Student Council at the UPR
08.2019 - 07.2020

Research Assistant for Principal Investigator Dr. Elsie Rivera

Biology Department, UPR
01.2019 - Current

Student Body President

General Student Council at the UPR
12.2018 - 08.2019

Vice-President / President

Christian Catholic College Student Association at the UPR
05.2018 - 05.2019

Tutor

Educational Services Program, UPR
09.2016 - 05.2018

University Life Mentor

Educational Services Program, UPR
09.2016 - 05.2018

Warehouse Assistant

Super Truck Parts
04.2015 - 12.2015

Shadowing Charles J. Fequiere, M.D.

HIMA Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015

Volunteer Recreational Leader

Puerto Rico Police Summer Camp (Policamp)
06.2014 - 07.2014

Student Representative

School Council, Dr. Agustin Stahl High School
08.2013 - 05.2015

Volunteer

Future Business Leaders of America
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences with a Major in Biology

University of Puerto Rico

High School Diploma - technical certificate in Business Administration specializing as accounting clerk and administrative assistant

Dr. Agustin Stahl High School

M.D. -

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara (UAG School of Medicine)
Hillary Rosa Kuilan