VALERIE NUNEZ MARTINEZ
Boerne,TX
Summary
My career objective is to graduate from University of Texas at San Antonio with a major in Neuroscience with minors in Psychology and Biology; pursue a D.O. with research experience for a career based in clinical research and clinical practice in primary care. I am a highly motivated individual committed to hard work and willing to learn with management and adaptability skills suited for this position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Team Leader
VAW Global Health Alliances
07.2024 - Current
- Empowered executive team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise for chapter organization success.
- Recruited and trained medical interns to meet requirements for their internship pursuits to country of choice, providing mentorship every step of the onboarding process through vital acquisition, medical Spanish skill development and fundraising support.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Level III Chemistry Tutor
University Of Texas At San Antonio
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses; provided homework assistance and supplemental materials
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence, reduce fear of failure, and develop healthy study habits.
- Trained level I and II tutors to equip them the skills they need to support the academic needs of college students
Healthcare Volunteer
Corazon Clinic
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated in pharmacy work with other team members to prepare medications at appropriate dosage before delivering them to patients.
- Conducted one-to-one patient care; recorded patients' temperature; assisted patients in filling out their symptom forms; recorded vitals and charting.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability skills when learning new medical technology and navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Assisted team members and medical professionals in Spanish interpreting to communicate medical advice to patients with language barriers
- Shadowed medical professionals in Dermatology
Medical Documentation Specialist (Medical Scribe)
Writers Bloc Medical Documentation, LLC
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Utilized EMR system to accurately and efficiently document patient encounters in Emergency Department, ensuring that all relevant information is captured in timely manner.
- Demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and worked closely with members of healthcare team to facilitate communication and streamline documentation process.
- Interpreted for clinicians in Spanish for patients with language barriers
Optician/Sales Associate
Luxottica
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses,as well as optional items including lens coating and frame styling; discussed options for optimal lenses per individual customer needs.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Dr. Matthew Wanat, Department of Neuroscience
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed and co-led Astrocyte Stress research project evaluating analytical methods and examining stress levels in Pavlonian conditioning.
- performed neurosurgery, brain histology and crystal violet staining on animal models, including pre and post-operative care.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills through active participation in experimental design and troubleshooting processes.
- Involved in over 75 hours of research
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Dr. Audrey Lamb, Department of Chemistry
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted Dr. Thiago Pasin with his biochemical experiments and in preparing buffer solutions in their appropriate composition
- Grown (using well solutions) and harvested microscopic crystals using riboflavin protein from e-coli
- Increased lab efficiency with consistent organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking, Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Spanish Medical Interpreting
- Language fluency in Spanish and English
Shadowing
- Emergency Medicine, 10 hours: Dr. Jarod Schroeder at Northeast Methodist Hospital, Spring 2024
- Internal Medicine, 18 hours: Dr. Francisco Tajiboy Menchu at San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, July 2024
- Dermatology, 27 hours: Dr. Mike at Travis Park Methodist Church since Spring 2022
- Neuropathology, 7 hours: M.D./Ph.D. Dr. Jamie Walker at UT Health Center in San Antonio, Fall 2022
- Endocrinology, 12 hours: DO Dr. Sapna Patel at Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine Associates in San Antonio, Fall 2022
Additional Information
- UTSA Honors College
- UTSA Honors College Study Abroad Planning Scholarship Recipient
- UTSA Experiential Learning Scholarship Recipient
- Honor Roll- Summer 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025
- President's List- Spring 2024
Certification
- CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification Level I Certified, CRLA - 03/01/24-03/31/26
- CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification Level II Advanced, CRLA - 03/01/24-03/31/26
- CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification Level III Master, CRLA - 03/01/24-03/31/26
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certification, CPR Certification San Antonio
- Medical Outreach Certification (62 Clinical Hours), VAW Global Health Alliances - 07/04/24-07/18/24
Timeline
Summer Team Leader
VAW Global Health Alliances
07.2024 - Current
Medical Documentation Specialist (Medical Scribe)
Writers Bloc Medical Documentation, LLC
10.2023 - 10.2024
Level III Chemistry Tutor
University Of Texas At San Antonio
04.2023 - Current
Optician/Sales Associate
Luxottica
04.2023 - 11.2023
Healthcare Volunteer
Corazon Clinic
05.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Dr. Matthew Wanat, Department of Neuroscience
05.2022 - 12.2022
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Dr. Audrey Lamb, Department of Chemistry
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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