Jesse Ruiz, PA-S1
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Physician assistant student focused on providing high-quality patient care. I am committed to improving health outcomes in underserved communities. I strive for cultural competency and clinical excellence with an emphasis on patient advocacy and community involvement
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
City of Hope
Long Beach, CA
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Patient-facing CRC supporting oncology clinical trials, dedicated to advocating for patients while ensuring ethical, compliant, and high-quality clinical research.
- Educate patients on study objectives, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and alternatives, promoting informed and compassionate decision-making
- Lead informed consent discussions in accordance with IRB requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines
- Attend and support patient study visits (screening, baseline, treatment, and follow-up), and continuity of care while maintaining protocol adherence
- Monitored patient safety and well-being during study participation through active documentation and timely escalation of adverse events
- Liaised between patients, investigators, nursing staff, and ancillary services to address patient needs and minimize barriers to participation
- Support study start-up activities, including feasibility assessments, site initiation visits, with a focus on patient-centered trial execution
- Communicate effectively with sponsors to support trial conduct while prioritizing patient safety and ethical research
Clinical Research Coordinator/Data Manager (CRC/DM)
UCLA Health
Santa Monica, CA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed diverse patient population across multiple NIH-funded and industry-sponsored clinical trials
- Oversaw ongoing patient care, ensuring continuity for enrolled participants
- Reviewed and interpreted medical information from electronic medical records for protocol assessments
- Tracked and documented adverse events to maintain compliance with ICH-GCP standards
- Maintained accurate records of concomitant medications and treatment changes during studies
Craniofacial Clinic Coordinator
UCLA Health
Westwood, CA
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Patient-facing clinic coordinator responsible for coordinating comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for pediatric patients with craniofacial conditions
- Serve as a central point of contact for patients while supporting surgeons, and specialty providers in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment
- Manage daily outpatient operations, ensuring efficient clinic flow and a positive patient and family experience
- Provide patient and family support during weekly multidisciplinary clinics, working alongside craniofacial surgeons, physicians, and specialty providers
- Functioned as the main contact for patients and caregivers, delivering education, care coordination, and guidance during evaluation, surgical planning, and follow-up care.
- Participate in weekly conferences to discuss individualized patient treatment plans
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University CCPA Program
Santa Maria, CA01-2027
Master's - Public Administration, Health Administration
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2014
Associate degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01-2012
Skills
- Oncology research
- Healthcare leadership
- 12 years healthcare experience
- 3,000 hours, direct patient care experience
- Medical terminology
- Clinical research
- Public speaking
- EPIC EMR system
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- CPR and BLS certification
Volunteer Experience
- COVID-19 Vaccination Site Volunteer, CORE, Los Angeles, CA, 2021
- Nursing Volunteer, UCLA Ronal Reagan, Los Angeles, CA, 2018 to 2020
- Medical Mission Volunteer (Spanish Interpreter), Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos, Guatemala, 2018, 2021
- Cognitive Consultant, Cal State Univ. Northridge, 2013 to 2014
Job Shadowing
- Outpatient PA shadowing, Santa Monica, CA, 2023 to 2025 - Oncology (Helene Au, PA-C)
- Surgery/OR shadowing, Los Angeles, CA, 2018 to 2019 - Craniofacial surgery (Dr. Reza Jarrahy)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
City of Hope
10.2021 - 09.2025
Clinical Research Coordinator/Data Manager (CRC/DM)
UCLA Health
10.2019 - 10.2021
Craniofacial Clinic Coordinator
UCLA Health
08.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University CCPA Program
Master's - Public Administration, Health Administration
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Associate degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College