Lauren R. Koch
Iowa City,IA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Support Associate
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.2026 - Current
- Represented biology and pre-medicine students as panelist during Hawkeye Visit Days, providing insights and guidance on academic pathways.
- Facilitated live Q&A sessions on pre-medical track for audiences of up to 800 prospective students and family members, addressing inquiries and promoting program benefits.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered hands-on patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department, including ECGs, phlebotomy, vital signs, and continuous patient monitoring
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure timely, safe, compassionate patient care
- Educated patients on care plans while providing emotional support to enhance understanding and compliance
Patient Care Technician, Orthopedics
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
North Liberty, Iowa
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient intake by rooming patients, collecting vitals, and gathering medical information to inform care decisions
- Documented findings in patient charts and communicated updates to physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
Research Administrative Assistant
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
05.2024 - Current
- Supported mechanotransduction research by performing immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, and confocal imaging (Zeiss LSM980); maintained cell lines (MCF10A, MDCKII) and prepared reagents to study force-mediated cell signaling pathways
Research Assistant
University of Iowa Department of Microbiology and Immunology
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted with microbiology and immunology research by supporting daily laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, equipment sterilization, and lab organization.
Education
Biology, BA - Pre-Medicine Track
University of Iowa, Honors
Iowa City05-2027
High School Diploma -
City High School
Iowa City, Iowa08.2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory techniques
- Public speaking
- Electronic health records (EPIC)
Volunteer Experience
- University of Iowa, Students to Assist Recruitment, Attend Junior Hawkeye Visit Days, Answer questions from families of prospective University of Iowa students, Assist in setting up for events
- Department of Biology Student Ambassador, Appear on behalf of the biology department at student visit days to answer questions and promote the department
- University of Iowa Hospital's Volunteer, Emergency Department, Burn Intensive Care Unit
- Student Engagement Facilitator Program (University of Iowa), Visit with elementary school kids, Create a lesson plan for an original scientific activity to teach
- Oaknoll Recreation Activity leader, selected to lead weekly recreational programming at a skilled nursing facility, designing and facilitating activities to promote resident engagement, wellness, and quality of life.
- Founder and Chair of a multi-school pre-healthcare informational club, organizing monthly virtual meetings with healthcare professionals to guide Iowa City–area high school students on healthcare career pathways and undergraduate preparation.
- Contributed to a Carver College of Medicine student research project by surveying migrant and seasonal farmworkers at rural Iowa free medical clinics on dermatologic health and barriers to care.
Honors and Special Awards
Hirt Memorial Scholarship recipient - selected by teacher for full tuition scholarship at the University of Iowa provided through Iowa City High School
Timeline
Admissions Support Associate
University of Iowa
01.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
University of Iowa
11.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Orthopedics
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2025 - Current
Research Administrative Assistant
University of Iowa
05.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Iowa Department of Microbiology and Immunology
01.2024 - 08.2025
Biology, BA - Pre-Medicine Track
University of Iowa, Honors
High School Diploma -
City High School