Sophia Dahlen
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
I am focused on furthering my formal education and finding opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and experience as I pursue a career that combines my interest in life sciences and working with children. I am currently pursuing and Honors BS in Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology along with minors in Spanish and Chemistry. Looking forward, I intend to enroll in medical school to pursue an MD or MD/PhD degree. I am passionate about making positive contributions to the healthcare environment, ranging from my own community to the overall healthcare industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EM Undergraduate Researcher (Jorgensen Lab)
University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
Salt Lake City , Utah
2023.05 - Current
- Perform electron microscopy imaging and sample preparation
- Participate and present in weekly journal club meetings
- Created presentations summarizing key findings from past studies
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's
Salt Lake City , Utah
2022.05 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assist in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Assist in unit education and ensuring staff remains proficient in various skills
- Works as a clinical coach to serve as a mentor and point of resource to new staff
Volunteer EMT
Cervical Spine Society
Salt Lake City , Utah
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Assisted in data collection to determine the amount of space available for the spinal cord during pre-hospital management of a spine-injured patient
- Worked alongside surgeons, mathematicians, and other EMS professionals
- Served as lead EMT in communicating maneuvers
Research and Communication Internship Program
The Salk Institute For Biological Studies
San Diego , CA
2020.06 - 2020.07
- Analyzed various research papers and interpreted data
- Networked with peers by communicating findings and analyses from research papers in weekly journal clubs
- Presented my own literary review to Salk Institute representatives and my peers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honors - Biology: Neurobiology
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT2025-05
Skills
- Scanning and transmission electron microscopy
- Sectioning using microtome
- Bacterial transpection
- DNA extraction and PCR
- Cell culture
- Use and care of laboratory and medical equipment
- Sterile technique
- Patient care and advocacy
- Critical care
- Working Spanish proficiency
Timeline
EM Undergraduate Researcher (Jorgensen Lab)
University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
2023.05 - Current
Volunteer EMT
Cervical Spine Society
2022.07 - 2022.08
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's
2022.05 - Current
Research and Communication Internship Program
The Salk Institute For Biological Studies
2020.06 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Science - Honors - Biology: Neurobiology
The University of Utah
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