Juanita Jimenez

Dedicated and compassionate aspiring physician with extensive hands-on clinical experience in urgent care, neurology, and hospital settings. Certified in phlebotomy, EKG, CNA, and MA, with expertise in patient care, diagnostic procedures, and facility management. A resilient burn survivor and advocate for mental health, NYC safety, and healthcare equity, using personal experiences to connect with and empower patients. Passionate about cardiac surgery, precision medicine, and improving patient outcomes through both technical skill and empathetic care.

• Phlebotomy Technician
• EKG/ECG Technician
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Drug Testing & Fit Testing
• Disability Supervision (1-on-1)
• CPR, BLS, ALS Certified

• Blood draws, finger sticks (HIV, glucose)
• EKG administration & interpretation
• Patient charting & medical documentation
• Facility sterilization & infection control
• Patient care & bedside manner

• Mentor, DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI), 01/01/18, Present, Mentored and guided youth in academics and personal development, Provided leadership and career guidance to aspiring healthcare students
• Senior MA & Facility Supervisor, CityMD Urgent Care, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Managed medical supply inventory and oversaw daily clinic operations, Ensured staff compliance with sterilization and patient safety procedures

• Lehman College Softball Team
• Lehman College Cheerleading Team
• High School Softball Team Captain

• Curls4Girls Program - Advocacy surrounding the CROWN Act (fighting hair discrimination)
• Mental Health & NYC Safety Advocacy - Built an online platform to raise awareness about mental health and unprovoked attacks, inspired by personal experience as a burn survivor
• Volunteer, Scan Johnson After-School Center & Safari Concrete Program - Worked with children to facilitate educational activities and ensure a safe environment

• Tattoo Art & Steady-Hand Development: After experiencing an acid attack, I paused my medical work to recover and discovered tattooing as a passion. The precision and technique required have helped me refine my motor skills-critical for my goal of becoming a cardiac surgeon.
• Inspiration for Medicine: My mother, a dermatology professional, introduced me to medicine at age 7 when she explained seizure intervention during an emergency. Since then, I have been passionate about saving lives.
• Cardiac Surgery Aspiration: My journey started with phlebotomy training, which deepened my interest in cardiology. I have since pursued multiple certifications to build a strong medical foundation for my future career in cardiac surgery.
• Writing & Storytelling: I aspire to write about my acid attack survival story, aiming to inspire resilience in others.

• Polycystic Kidney Disease Research - Investigated genetic and pathophysiological mechanisms
• Fentanyl Research - Studied its impact on public health and addiction treatment
• Diabetes Mellitus Research - Focused on metabolic regulation and treatment advancements