Malena Santos
Fullerton,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
OB/GYN Medical Scribe
The Children's Clinic
Long Beach, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new scribes by teaching documentation standards, clinic procedures, and best practices for working with providers.
- Created and maintained the monthly scribe schedule, adjusting for time-off requests, staffing shortages, and last-minute changes.
- Documented patient visits in real time for prenatal appointments, follow up appointments, and annual exams.
- Followed HIPAA guidelines while handling confidential reproductive health information.
Data Driven Research Organic Chemistry Assistant
California State University, Fullerton | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Fullerton, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Design and optimize Python-based analysis tools for calculating steric and electronic descriptors in iridium–ligand chemistry research.
- Processed and analyzed large datasets; integrated results into Google Sheets and Excel for statistical evaluation and model development.
- Integrated AI-assisted tools into the research process to improve coding and troubleshoot analytical pipelines.
- Presented research posters at the Summer 2024 UROC Symposium and the Spring 2025 Biannual Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Symposium at CSUF.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Hope to Help USA
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Participated in community outreach initiatives across Los Angeles serving individuals experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.
- Distributed food, supplies, clothing, and essential resources to underserved populations.
- Fundraised and supported relief efforts for humanitarian crises in Pakistan, contributing to financial assistance and essential aid distribution.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Long Beach, CA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Documented physician evaluations for trauma, cardiac, respiratory, abdominal, and psychiatric emergency presentations.
- Assisted with chart completion by tracking the status of labs, imaging results, cultures, and consult responses.
- Supported physicians during critical cases by keeping organized procedural timestamps and updating charts throughout resuscitations.
Adult Medicine Medical Scribe
The Children's Clinic
Long Beach, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Documented comprehensive primary care encounters for medically complex senior patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Accurately recorded detailed Review of Systems (ROS) and Physical Exam (PE) findings.
Vice President of NOCE Pre-Medical Association
Cypress College
Cypress, CA
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Helped form a pre-medical student group at a Hispanic-Serving Institution, working to expand career resources and build an inclusive community for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Worked with the club cabinet to plan meetings, organize workshops, and coordinate volunteer opportunities.
- Supported members in setting academic goals, navigating science coursework, and preparing for transfer or pre-health pathways.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Biology
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-2025
Skills
Technical & Software: Google Workspace; Microsoft Office; Epic (EMR); Adobe Premiere Pro; Python (basic); Google Colaboratory; Schrödinger MacroModel
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Adult Medicine Medical Scribe
The Children's Clinic
02.2026 - Current
Community Outreach Volunteer
Hope to Help USA
02.2024 - Current
Data Driven Research Organic Chemistry Assistant
California State University, Fullerton | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
OB/GYN Medical Scribe
The Children's Clinic
04.2022 - Current
Vice President of NOCE Pre-Medical Association
Cypress College
11.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Biology
Fullerton College