Kayla Miles

• Led project coordination to ensure seamless development of a medical device aimed at improving HIV testing accessibility in low-income communities for class project.

• Managed cross-functional communication between team members, and faculty to align goals and ensure project progress.

• Developed strong relationships with patients'' extended support networks, such as friends and community members, to encourage a positive end-of-life experience.
• Offered patients emotional and social support by listening, reading and playing non-strenuous games.
• Advocated for patients'' end-of-life wishes, ensuring that their preferences were respected and honored throughout the course of care.

• Developed comprehensive lesson plans, exams, and interactive activities to enhance student engagement and learning. Applied creative teaching strategies to foster participation, ensure comprehension, and support diverse learning styles, promoting an effective and dynamic educational environment.
• Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.

• Conducted patient intake by measuring and recording vital signs to support clinical assessments
• Shadowed physicians during patient consultations to gain insights into medical practices and patient care
• Prepared the clinic environment before operating hours by organizing equipment and ensuring readiness for patient care

• Directed and managed activities for Summer Urban Health Fellows, designing hands-on learning experiences to explore the intersection of public health and medicine. Facilitated collaboration, coordinated events, and provided mentorship to foster deeper understanding and engagement with health equity and community-focused care initiatives.

• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
• Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Researched the socioeconomic and environmental factors influencing vaccine hesitancy and lack of testing correlating with COVID-19-positive rates
• Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
• Conducted fieldwork as needed, collecting vital data to supplement existing research efforts.
• Presented findings at University of California, Irvine's Research Symposium

• Delivered health seminars to parents and children on various wellness topics at community centers in Wilmington and San Pedro, promoting public health education.

• Mentored high school students on career exploration and college planning, empowering them to pursue academic and professional goals.

• Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.