Keana Khodadad

Ambitious medical student with experience in patient interviewing and assessment as well as research protocols. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.

Medical Student Researcher 06/2023 - Present

Paller Lab - Chicago, Illinois 

Conducting lab-based research on mouse skin and DRG samples in order to help elucidate the neuron-keratinocyte relationship as it relates to non-healing diabetic wounds; presented research poster at Rosalind Franklin University All Student Research Consortium on 03/20/24.

Senior Researcher and Project Leader 09/2017 - 07/2019

Chen Lab - Irvine, California 

Analyzed the regulation of angiogenesis and vasodilation at the maternal, fetal, and placental levels, aiming to understand the biochemical pathways surrounding preeclampsia to ultimately reduce its pathogenesis; presented research at UCI Undergraduate Research Consortium (poster and oral presentation) on 05/18/19.

Dermatology Exploratory Committee Lead, Clinic Manager 03/2023 - 05/2024

Interprofessional Community Clinic - North Chicago, Illinois

Created dermatology clinic, staffed by board certified dermatologist and advanced students, at the Interprofessional Community Clinic at Rosalind Franklin University. Will begin seeing uninsured Lake County patients in July 2023 for skin cancer screenings.

Health Scholar 08/2018 - 06/2020

Hoag Presbyterian Hospital - Newport Beach, CA

• Participated as a member of the patient care team and worked with staff such as registered nurses and nursing assistants
• Assisted staff and patients in units concerning conditions and procedures associated with reproduction, pregnancy, and critical care on the following units at Hoag hospital: Gynecology/Urology, Medical Pulmonary, Telemetry, Sub ICU, Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery
• Responsible as part of the patient care team for bathing, feeding, repositioning, ambulating, and discharging patients
• Observed physicians in internal medicine, cardiology, and OB/GYN in their proposed/implemented diagnoses, treatments, and procedures
• Observed/assisted with vaginal deliveries.

Patient Experience Intern 08/2018 - 06/2019

UCI Medical Center - Orange, California

Assisted attending physicians, resident physicians, and medical students at UCI Medical Center by conducting patient satisfaction surveys to assess patients' feelings regarding interactions with physicians. Shadowed physicians during morning rounds and patient diagnoses and hospitalist team treatment plans. Facilitated communication between patients and families to physician teams when necessary, by informing physicians of any issues raised by their patients through survey.

Hand Hygiene Observer 01/2019 - 06/2019

UCI Medical Center - Orange, California

Observed physicians and other hospital staff's hand hygiene practices throughout the hospital, especially when entering and exiting patient rooms. Entered data via position category (ex: physician/nurse rather than an individual's name) into GOJO/Purell SMARTLINK Observation system to develop statistics.

Shadow 10/2022 - 01/2023

Northshore Dermatology Center - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Observed Dr. Lindsey Fraser see patients at an outpatient dermatology practice. Observed consultations regarding a variety of conditions such as acne, psoriasis, granuloma annulare, inflammatory keratosis, etc. Observed procedures such as biopsies and skin tag removal.

Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical Care 06/2020 - No Expiration Date

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Valid 05/2024 - 05/2026

American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Valid 05/2024 - 05/2026

American Heart Association