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VALERIA C. SUAREZ LUIS

Wheeling,IL

Summary

Bilingual physiologist with a strong foundation in human anatomy and pathophysiology, including hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and clinical assessments. Skilled in interpreting physiological data and applying evidence-based principles to patient care and research. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to explore complex physiological processes, and develop effective healthcare solutions. Committed to advancing the understanding of human physiology and contributing to improved health outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Rosalind Franklin Health Clinic
North Chicago, USA
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided simultaneous interpretation for medical appointments, surgeries and consultations.
  • Served as a liaison between doctors, nurses, medical personnel and family members who spoke different languages.
  • Explained the purpose of medications, tests, procedures and treatments clearly so that non-English speaking patients could understand them.
  • Assisted in the translation of written documents such as consent forms, medical records, and patient instructions.

Intern

Mercy Hospital
Cincinnati, USA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Foot and Ankle Care
  • Observed and learned foot and ankle surgical procedures including flatfoot reconstruction, tendon repairs, amputations, and bunionectomy.
  • Gained hands-on experience with proper wound care, and diabetic neuropathy management.
  • Performed hand-held Doppler examinations and captured X-rays of the ankle and foot.
  • Enhanced knowledge of podiatric medicine, including its intersection with dermatology, diabetes, sports medicine, and orthopedics

Head Teaching Assistant - Remote

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Taught core courses in Medical Physiology I & II, Translational Physiology I & II, and Seminar I & II from Fall 2021 to Spring 2022.
  • Conducted weekly recitation sessions on cellular biology, neurophysiology, cardiac physiology, and renal physiology in Fall 2021; pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive physiology in Spring 2022.
  • Provided personalized study guidance through weekly quiz reviews, office hours, and individual student meetings.
  • Managed exam proctoring, maintained student records, and entered grades into Canvas LMS.
  • Collaborated as Head TA with block TAs to address student concerns and ensure course delivery efficiency.
  • Created monthly faculty reports, end-of-block surveys, and comprehensive exam questions to enhance curriculum quality.
  • Developed comprehensive exam review materials and personalized study schedules for students.
  • Designed recitation groups and weekly surveys to support online students' engagement and success.

Physiology Consultant

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, USA
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Physiology Consultant throughout team-based learning sessions at CWRU Medical School.
  • Develop and deliver workshops on challenging topics (e.g., cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology).
  • Mentor students on how to apply physiological principles to real-world clinical or research problems.
  • Present case studies that link physiological principles to clinical scenarios (e.g., diabetes management, exercise physiology).

Intern

Summa Health Hospital
Akron, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with neurology, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery teams to enhance patient care understanding.
  • Observed cerebral angiograms and conducted neurological exams, including cranial nerve assessments.
  • Attended stroke management presentations, focusing on hemorrhagic vs. ischemic strokes and diagnostic imaging techniques.
  • Shadowed Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery and attended robotic surgery training sessions, improving surgical technique knowledge.
  • Acquired knowledge of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) management in post-operative care.
  • Performed auscultations, differentiating atrial flutter from atrial fibrillation using EKGs.
  • Gained hands-on experience with ultrasound for pulmonary edema evaluation.
  • Joined board preparation sessions with neurology residents, enhancing understanding of neurological diseases.

Intern

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Gained knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases, their diagnostics, and treatments while shadowing in the Neurology department.
  • Developed skills in effective patient counseling, focusing on communication with patients and families managing neurodegenerative conditions.
  • I observed and learned about acute stroke care and brain injury rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Guided stroke survivors through rehabilitation techniques, including participation in innovative split-belt treadmill research to improve gait.
  • Gained a practical understanding of patient engagement strategies for encouraging participation in rehabilitation studies.
  • Enhanced appreciation of the complexities involved in managing neurodegenerative diseases and post-stroke rehabilitation.

Bilingual Interpreter

Johns Hopkins Medical School
Baltimore, USA
12.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided live bilingual interpretation (Spanish-English and English-Spanish) during a Caribbean paleontology symposium, ensuring seamless communication for all participants.
  • Delivered presentations in English, translated live from Spanish, and facilitated discussions between Spanish-speaking doctors and English-speaking participants.
  • Enhanced accessibility to complex scientific content, enabling full participation from international attendees.
  • Demonstrated strong linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills in a high-stakes academic setting.

Intern

Design Neuroscience Center
Miami, USA
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Shadowed neuropsychopharmacologists and neurologists, observing and assisting with initial and general medical evaluations, including electromyography (EMG) procedures.
  • Gained experience observing and documenting cases involving traumatic brain injuries.
  • Developed skills in writing official neuropsychological reports, scoring, and administering neuropsychological tests.
  • Participated in individual and group therapy sessions through role-play, gaining deeper insight into the psychological and social challenges faced by patients with neurological conditions.
  • Enhanced understanding of diagnostic processes and treatment strategies in neuropsychology and neurology.

Administrator and Office Manager - Remote

V&A Business Logistics
Miami, USA
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Managed monthly financial audits, analyzing company costs, income, and revenue to inform crucial administrative decisions.
  • Oversaw transportation logistics by inputting freight loads into the factoring system and maintaining detailed records of transactions and documentation.
  • Maintained daily communication with dispatchers and the freight factoring department, ensuring efficient operations and timely payments to employees.
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees, arranged meetings, and facilitated administrative workflows.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and financial management skills in a remote work environment.

Teaching Assistant

Miami Dade College
Miami, USA
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Teaching Assistant for the courses of College Algebra and Business Calculus
  • Assisted in course delivery by delivering lecture reviews, creating study guides, and administering quizzes.
  • Graded exams and inputted grades into the system, ensuring timely and accurate evaluation of student performance.
  • Supported students’ academic success by providing clear explanations and learning materials during office hours.

Customer Service and Sales Manager

Metro PCS / T-Mobile
Miami, USA
04.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues.
  • Performed store opening and closing duties, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Created and maintained weekly inventory reports to track stock levels and streamline sales operations.
  • Repaired cell phones and tracked down sources for special products and services to meet customer needs.
  • Contributed to the overall efficiency and customer satisfaction in the sales environment.

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - Withdrew 05/2025 -

Dr. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, IL
05-2027

Master of Science - Medical Physiology

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological and Brain Sciences

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2020

Associate of Arts -

The Honors College At Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual - Spanish and English
  • Proposal submission processes
  • Reporting capabilities
  • Research contributions
  • Literature reviews
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Communication skills
  • Research administration
  • Institutional compliance
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Remote work
  • Digital collaboration

Honors And Awards

  • Service and Leadership, Department of Physiology and Biophysics CWRU, 05/01/23
  • Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Physiology and Biophysics CWRU, 05/01/22
  • Human Rights Ambassador Award, 04/01/17
  • Dean's List, Miami Dade College, 2017-2018
  • Dean's List, Miami Dade College, 2016-2017

Publications

  • Resources for Brain Development, Article, Suarez V., Tourgeman I. (2020) Resources for Brain Development. In: Shackelford T.K., Weekes-Shackelford V.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_815-1
  • The interceding effects of social cognition and 'cold' cognition in emotional functioning post-TBI, Literature Review, Ream, D. R., Suarez, V., & Tourgeman, I. (Submitted and accepted). The interceding effects of social cognition and 'cold' cognition in emotional functioning post-TBI. Abstract submitted to the annual conference of the International Neuropsychological Society, Denver, CO.

Community Service

  • Barclay Elementary School, Bilingual Interpreter, Fall 2019, 120, Baltimore, MD
  • Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, 08/01/16 - 05/01/18, 140, Miami, FL
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, 08/01/16 - 05/01/18, Diego Tibaquirá, 192, Miami, FL

Research

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Research Assistant, Motion Analysis Lab | Split-Belt Treadmill Training - Post-Stroke Study, Spring 2020, 120, Dr. Cristina Rossi, Ph.D., Baltimore, MD

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited

Timeline

Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Rosalind Franklin Health Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2025

Intern

Mercy Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Summa Health Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022

Physiology Consultant

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
09.2021 - 09.2022

Head Teaching Assistant - Remote

Case Western Reserve University
08.2021 - 08.2023

Intern

Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bilingual Interpreter

Johns Hopkins Medical School
12.2019 - 12.2019

Intern

Design Neuroscience Center
06.2019 - 09.2019

Administrator and Office Manager - Remote

V&A Business Logistics
01.2019 - 08.2019

Teaching Assistant

Miami Dade College
08.2017 - 05.2018

Customer Service and Sales Manager

Metro PCS / T-Mobile
04.2016 - 11.2017

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - Withdrew 05/2025 -

Dr. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Master of Science - Medical Physiology

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological and Brain Sciences

Johns Hopkins University

Associate of Arts -

The Honors College At Miami Dade College

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