Miguel Buenrostro
Summary
Resilient and proactive student at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science with aspirations to grow as a student through meaningful experiences and educational opportunities in research. I desire to apply the knowledge and skills that I have accumulated thus far into a collaborative setting where along with future colleagues we may be able reach new heights in research. My interests in research motivate me to learn more so that I can fully immerse myself in my work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Joffe Emergency Services
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided high quality basic first aid and life support
- Maintained proper documentation of patients
- Stabilization of patients for transport
- Assisted in ALS needs from Paramedics
- Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police department personnel
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCLA Rest Study
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collected blood specimens from our subjects, and stored them in their proper conditions for analyzing
- Monitored and reported on research progress and related activities
- Collected, compiled and analyzed quantitative data from surveys and other sources
- Conducted mindful meditation classes for our subjects as part of our study's protocol
- Lead the lab in community outreach to recruit subjects to participate in our study
Back Office EMT & Clinical Research Intern
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
02.2021 - Current
- Assessed vital signs for visiting patients
- Translated for Spanish speaking patients
- Conducted Urinary Analysis and Hemoglobin A1C's
- Created community events to help meet our local farmworker need through community outreach
- Collected and analyzed data on use of resources by our community members
Alumni Scholar
UCLA Latino Alumni Association
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted in fundraising efforts by participating in fundraising campaign videos
- Attended Alumni Mixers to network with UCLA Latino Alumni of all ages
- Helped maintain the latino spirit and pride alive at UCLA through advertising and promotion of the UCLA Latino Alumni Association
- Participated in professional development sessions and workshops
Undergraduate Student Researcher
UCLA HHMI Pathways to Success
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed fundamental skills needed to perform at my best ability when conducting research
- Cleaned, maintained and prepared supplies and work areas
- Extracted and entered relevant data and information into appropriate databases
- Developed comfort and ability to handle pipettes of different measures
- Exhibited superior problem-solving abilities by identifying issues and developing strategies for resolution
Spanish Translator
Venice Family Clinic
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Translated conversations between doctors and patients in order to help provide individuals of the Los Angeles community with the best medical care
- Conducted translations between doctors and patients via phone
- Helped Spread awareness and recruited individuals from the LA community to get the COVID-19 Booster vaccine
Elephant Research Volunteer
Los Angeles Zoo
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate records of elephant animal behavior, through interval recording
- Compiled data from 3 months of recording to create a presentation to help keep our male elephant
- Identified potential gaps in existing research studies
- Developed effective strategies for data collection and analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School
Palm Springs, CA06.2019
Skills
- Integrity
- Punctuality
- Networking
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative
- Data Gathering
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCLA Rest Study
09.2022 - 06.2023
Elephant Research Volunteer
Los Angeles Zoo
09.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Joffe Emergency Services
11.2021 - 06.2024
Spanish Translator
Venice Family Clinic
10.2021 - 11.2023
Back Office EMT & Clinical Research Intern
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
02.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Student Researcher
UCLA HHMI Pathways to Success
01.2020 - 04.2020
Alumni Scholar
UCLA Latino Alumni Association
09.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School
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