Isabella Perez
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Bilingual English-Spanish aspiring Physician Assistant committed to serving underserved communities and advocating for patients who often face barriers to healthcare. My experiences in clinical settings, community outreach, and patient education have reinforced the importance of culturally responsive care and effective communication. As a future PA, I hope to use my background to help Spanish-speaking patients navigate the healthcare system, build trust with their providers, and increase representation for communities like my own.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mohs Medical Assistant
Skin and Beauty Center
09.2025 - Current
- Led MA team in assisting providers with Mohs surgeries and reconstructive procedures, maintained sterile fields, prepared surgical instruments, performed wound care, and coordinated patient flow in a high-volume dermatologic surgery practice.
English Language Tutor
Ringle
12.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized lesson plans and delivered virtual English-language instruction to international learners, enhancing communication skills and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Volunteer
Latino Student Health Project
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated community health fairs, provided preventive health screenings, health education outreach, and distributed food, hygiene supplies, and community resources to enhance community well-being.
General Member
Hermanas Unidas de UCLA
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated mentorship, leadership development, community service, and academic support initiatives that promoted student success and enhanced cultural empowerment.
General Member
Pre-PA Club
09.2021 - Current
- Engaged in professional development workshops, clinical skills training, mentorship, and networking events to enhance preparedness for the PA profession.
General Member
Bruins Against Fentanyl
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Distributed Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and educational resources through community outreach initiatives, enhancing overdose prevention awareness at campus and community events.
Medical Assistant
California Dermatology Specialists
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted providers with dermatologic surgeries and excisions, performed phlebotomy and wound care, documented patient encounters through medical scribing, and coordinated patient flow in a high-volume specialty clinic.
Volunteer
Pacoima Beautiful
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Supported environmental justice initiatives, led neighborhood beautification projects, coordinated food distributions, and advocated for community efforts addressing local inequities.
Summer Camp Leader
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Supervised and mentored children ages 5-12, coordinated recreational programming and field trips, managed behavior, and ensured participant safety and engagement.
General Member / Social Media Team
Spanish in Healthcare
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed medical Spanish communication skills through workshops and created educational content to improve healthcare language accessibility for Spanish-speaking populations.
General Member
Latinx/Chicanx for Community Medicine
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Participated in conferences, professional development programs, and discussions focused on healthcare equity, advocacy, and service to underserved communities.
Healthcare Access Research Internship
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted independent research examining barriers to healthcare access among uninsured immigrant populations, including language access, healthcare utilization, and health disparities.
Health Education Committee Member
Flying Samaritans at UCLA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered health education, provided Spanish translation services, and supported healthcare outreach initiatives serving underserved communities in Tijuana, Mexico.
Care Extender Clinical Intern
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Rotated through the NICU and Oncology Unit, providing patient support, family assistance, and non-clinical support to interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Guest Advocate
Target
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided bilingual English-Spanish customer service, resolved customer concerns, processed returns and exchanges, and maintained efficient store operations in a fast-paced retail environment.
Physician Assistant Shadow
Barrett Plastic Surgery
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Shadowed a PA in thePlastic Surgery specialty, observed plastic surgery consultations, procedures, postoperative care, and patient-provider interactions within a surgical practice setting.
Care Extender Clinical Intern
Ronald Reagan UCLA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Completed rotations in the Emergency Department, PICU, Labor & Delivery, and Surgical Units, providing patient companionship, family support, and assistance to interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Cardiology Medical Assistant Intern
Cardiac Rhythm Specialists
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed EKGs, assisted with cardiovascular procedures, obtained patient information, translated for Spanish-speaking patients, and supported daily clinical operations.
Physician Assistant Shadow
Cardiac Rhythm Specialists
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Observed cardiovascular patient evaluations, diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and patient education while gaining insight into the physician assistant role through shadowing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Society
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06-2021
Skills
- Community outreach
- Policy advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Deans Honor List- UCLA
- Departmental Honors- Institute for Society and Genetics UCLA
- "Most Likely to Brighten Your Day" Award- Hermanas Unidas de UCLA
Timeline
Lead Mohs Medical Assistant
Skin and Beauty Center
09.2025 - Current
English Language Tutor
Ringle
12.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Latino Student Health Project
09.2024 - Current
General Member
Bruins Against Fentanyl
09.2024 - 12.2025
General Member / Social Media Team
Spanish in Healthcare
09.2024 - 06.2025
General Member
Latinx/Chicanx for Community Medicine
09.2024 - 06.2025
Healthcare Access Research Internship
09.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
California Dermatology Specialists
05.2024 - 09.2025
Physician Assistant Shadow
Barrett Plastic Surgery
03.2024 - 04.2024
Care Extender Clinical Intern
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Health Education Committee Member
Flying Samaritans at UCLA
10.2023 - 10.2024
Care Extender Clinical Intern
Ronald Reagan UCLA
10.2022 - 11.2023
General Member
Hermanas Unidas de UCLA
09.2022 - Current
Cardiology Medical Assistant Intern
Cardiac Rhythm Specialists
04.2022 - 09.2022
Physician Assistant Shadow
Cardiac Rhythm Specialists
01.2022 - 03.2022
Volunteer
Pacoima Beautiful
10.2021 - 09.2025
General Member
Pre-PA Club
09.2021 - Current
Guest Advocate
Target
09.2021 - 05.2024
Summer Camp Leader
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
06.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Society
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School