Lucas Icaza
Creve Coeur,Missouri
Summary
Highly motivated and hardworking undergraduate student who has a passion to pursue a career in healthcare to serve the needs of others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Obtained skills in biochemical investigative techniques
- Became proficient in RT-PCR, Western Blot analysis, ELISA assay, quantification of mRNA, microscope usage, cell culturing, and excel.
- Handled and dissected laboratory mice for specific testing as well as tissue and organ testing.
Phlebotomist
Memorial Medical Center
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Drew blood by vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly venipuncture methods on patients in the ER, ICU, and COVID-19 units.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked collected blood specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Organic Chemistry TA
Illinois Wesleyan University
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance student efficiency in lab.
- Utilized proton and carbon NMR analysis, IR spectroscopy, and rotovap techniques.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained a safe lab environment for students and answered questions whenever needed.
Chemistry/Anatomy Teaching Assistant and Tutor
Illinois Wesleyan University
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Supervised labs of up to 20 students in General Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Organic Chemistry.
Camp Counselor
Variety, The Children's Charity Of Saint Louis
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Performed various hands on and stimulating activities around the St. Louis area with children who have special needs to teach life skills.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to ensure fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mary Institute And Country Day School (MICDS)
Ladue, MO05.2020
Skills
- Bilingual in both Spanish and English
- Venipuncture for patients with medical comorbidities
- Confident, professional, and empathetic with communication skills with patients, students, and mentors.
- Gas Chromatography
- IR Spectroscopy
- Instrumental Analysis
- UV Visible Spectroscopy
- Mass Spectroscopy
- Titrations
- Western Blot
Affiliations
Founder of Nickels for Nicaragua
Created not-for-profit organization to help provide:
- resources to teens and children who are at risk for being homeless
- resources to transport teens to doctor appointments and field trip based outings
- resources to obtain knowledge on nutrition and hygiene
Health Care Shadowing Positions
- Participated in shadowing of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
- Participated in shadowing of two general and bariatric surgeons.
- Observed a general surgical residency skills lab.
- Participated in shadowing a radiologist.
- Participated in shadowing a radiologist.
Delta Gamma Center Committee Member
- Served on the Run for Sight Committee for the Delta Gamma Center for Kids with Visual Impairment.
- Recruited volunteers for special events.
- Participated in walks/runs in support of children who have visual impairments.
President- Chemistry Club
- Volunteered at local recreation center to spark the interests of chemistry in young elementary school scientists.
- Participated in scheduling chemistry club meetings at Illinois Wesleyan University
- Perform unique chemistry experiments for younger, future scientists and the other members of the club
- Observed research presentations of esteemed doctors of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry
Timeline
Organic Chemistry TA
Illinois Wesleyan University
2022.08 - 2022.12
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
2022.06 - 2022.11
Chemistry/Anatomy Teaching Assistant and Tutor
Illinois Wesleyan University
2021.08 - 2022.12
Phlebotomist
Memorial Medical Center
2021.05 - 2022.08
Camp Counselor
Variety, The Children's Charity Of Saint Louis
2019.06 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Illinois Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Mary Institute And Country Day School (MICDS)
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