Lexi Fernandez
25523 Sinclair Place Stevenson Ranch,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Escort
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Greeted and welcomed patients in a friendly manner.
- Assisted patients to their destinations, such as waiting rooms or medical examination rooms.
- Provided wheelchairs to those who needed assistance with mobility and transported these discharged patients from the hospital.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and ensured that all HIPAA requirements were met.
- Answered any questions about the hospital and its services asked by visitors or patients.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure safe transportation of critically ill patients.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Broad Institute
Cambridge, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Determined and sequentially tested PCR parameters (e.g., annealing temperature, cycle number, primer concentration, etc.).
- Planned, executed, and analyzed my own experiments every week under Frances’ guidance.
- Each experiment involved common molecular biology skills such as tissue culture, overlap extension PCR, DNA purification, qPCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Tested about 5 PCR parameters for any changes in efficiency as determined by qPCR, and these results were observed and noted in my lab notebook, and then presented in a Blainey lab meeting at the end of the semester.
- Designed, executed, analyzed, and communicated about experiments.
- Learned how to plan and design good experiments, how to execute basic molecular biology techniques, how to use my results to inform my future research directions, and how to develop the skills necessary to effectively communicate with others about my research and results.
Student Shadow
Kaiser Permanente
West Hollywood, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed Dr. Chris McGilmer, a sports medicine and family medicine physician, during his sports medicine clinics.
- Examined patient charts, X-ray photos, and MRI photos to assist Dr. McGilmer in diagnosing the sports injury prior to the appointment.
- Observed various cortisone injections.
Student of the Year Candidate
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Stevenson Ranch, CA
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Gathered a team of students of all ages to join my campaign.
- Communicated to my team what I needed from them and identified ways I could best help each of them individually to reach their personal goals.
- Committed approximately 20 hours a week to meeting with LLS advisors on zoom calls, speaking with my team at meetings, thinking of new ways to campaign, and trying to complete the weekly challenges.
- Raised almost $44,000 as a team, while also raising over $10,000 myself.
- Gained public speaking skills, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, teamwork experience, collaborative abilities, and creative thinking adeptness.
Assistant Coach
Warriors Track and Field
Valencia, CA
2019 - 2022
- Educated youth athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles within the track and field community.
- Worked out with some of the athletes to motivate them to live a healthy lifestyle filled with exercise in the future.
Private Tutoring
Self-Employed
2018 - Current
- Developed a private tutoring client base consisting of elementary school students and later opened to high school students once beginning college; initiated marketing process and managed own private tutoring business
- Taught concepts in algebra, geometry, chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus to students both privately and in groups and elaborated on applications for further derivation; simplified methods of learning to clarify material
- Operated a client base of about 10 students with regular meetings on a weekly basis
Private Babysitter
Self-Employed
Santa Clarita, CA
2018 - Current
- Responsibly supervised and cared for children while parents were out.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests.
- Creatively organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering, Minor Finance, GPA 4.9/5.0
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA05.2026
Co-enrolled As A High School Student, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Stanford University
Stanford, CACo-enrolled As A High School Student, GPA: 4.0/4.0
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CAHigh School Diploma -
West Ranch High School
Valencia, CA05.2022
Leadership and Extracurricular Experience
MIT Track and Cross Country
Cambridge, MA
August 2022-present
- NCAA Division III Varsity Athlete at MIT for cross country and track.
- Commit approximately 15-21 hours a week to training, recovery, and meets.
MIT MedLinks Residential Director
Cambridge, MA
September 2023-present
- Provide non-invasive first aid to MIT student body.
- Serve as principal student liaison for dorm Baker House; principal communicator between MIT student body and MIT Medical.
- Evaluate student health conditions and admitted students to medical center with health issues in need of more immediate attention from professionals.
- Administer over-the-counter medications such as Peptobismol, Advil, Ibuprofen, decongestants, antihistamines, and laxatives to students.
MIT Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Member
Cambridge, MA
September 2023-present
- Provide insight and create events to enhance the student-athlete experience.
- Focus on Event Engagement, Community Service, and Student Athlete Banquet Planning.
MIT Pre-Med Society Mentee
Cambridge, MA
September 2023-present
- Act as a peer mentee to get advice from pre-med upperclassman.
- Attend panels from physicians in various hospitals within the greater Boston area as well as admissions officers from medical schools.
- Bond with other pre-med students at MIT through various social events.
MIT Biotech Group Member
Cambridge, MA
September 2023-present
- Attend meetings about various Biotech companies.
- Acquire insight about Biotech internship and UROP opportunities at panels.
MIT Kappa Alpha Theta Servlanthropy Deputy
Cambridge, MA
February 2023-present
- Work in the service and philanthropy division within the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
- Attend weekly meetings dedicated to planning service events.
- Encourage and enforce members of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority to participate in service events.
- Planned Grill-Off in spring of 2023 and helped raise over $10,000 for Cash for Refugees.
- Developed creative ideas for Fall Fest, Theta's big service event for fall 2023.
Accomplishments
- USATFCCCA All-Academic Athlete 2022-23
- USATFCCCA All-Academic Athlete 2023-24
- 5th Place All American for Indoor Nationals Mile and 4th Place All American for Indoor Nationals Distance Medley Relay (2023-2024)
- NCAA qualifier outdoor track- 1500 (2023-2024)
- Received New England Division III Coaches Association XC All New-England Performer (All Regional) 2022 and 2023
- Received New England Division III Coaches Association XC All New-England Performer (All Regional) 2024
- NCAA qualifier indoor track - Distance Medley Relay (2022-2023)
- Elected Track Captain for 2022 Track Season
- CIF California Southern Section Champion 3200, Division II 2022
- CIF California Masters Bronze Medalist 3200, Division II 2022
- 3200 High school School Record Holder
- League Finals Champion 1600 and 800, 2022
- League Finals Runner-Up 3200, 2022
- League Finals Runner-Up Cross Country, 2021
- Santa Clarita Valley Cross Country Runner of the Year 2019
- Top 10 Division I Southern Section Cross Country
Division I State Cross Country Team and Individual Finalist
Additional Information
Skills: Chemistry Lab Techniques, Bioengineering Lab Techniques, Spanish
Interests: Track, Cross Country, Fitness, Traveling, Volunteering, Baking, Hiking, Rollerblading, Biking, Swimming, Pilates, Board Games, Scrapbooking, Listening to Music.
Certification
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Timeline
Patient Escort
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Broad Institute
01.2024 - Current
Student Shadow
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student of the Year Candidate
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
06.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Coach
Warriors Track and Field
2019 - 2022
Private Tutoring
Self-Employed
2018 - Current
Private Babysitter
Self-Employed
2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering, Minor Finance, GPA 4.9/5.0
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Co-enrolled As A High School Student, GPA: 4.0/4.0
Stanford University
Co-enrolled As A High School Student, GPA: 4.0/4.0
College of The Canyons
High School Diploma -
West Ranch High School