Verania Maldonado

A confident health sciences student, fueled by passion and seven years of education-focused experience within the healthcare sector, is dedicated to enhancing efficiency in healthcare systems through improved access to care in the community and tailored patient-centered care.

High School Diploma, East Career and Technical Academy, 08/19-05/23

• Advanced honors recognition (Weighted GPA: 4.63).

18+ College and Career Ready Diploma, East Career and Technical Academy, 08/19-05/23

• Passed the state board exam, and was granted permission to proceed with safely pursuing a job displaying proper work etiquette in a work (healthcare) facility.

CTE Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment, East Career and Technical Academy, 08/19-05/23

• Granted a Certificate of Skill Attainment in Health Administration, with a concentration in health information management, supporting advancements in postsecondary education and job training in a related career field.

Seal/Diploma of Biliteracy, East Career and Technical Academy and the State of Nevada, Education Department, 05/23

• Completed the exam successfully, earning a linguistic achievement certificate.
• Awarded a Hispanic Baccalaureate medal.

CITI Program (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 12/07/25

• Completed a semester-long course dedicated to performing proper Human Subjects Research.
• Gained certification in ethics expertise (Research Ethics) and compliance with IRB standards (Biomedical IRB Course).

Volunteer work, Prince of Peace Church, 03/19-03/21

• 48+ hours of service to the community.
• Organized and participated in community service projects alongside 3 Square.

Club Representative- Health Occupations Students of America, East Career and Technical Academy, 09/19-04/23

• Held membership for 3 years.
• Managed monthly club meetings.
• Organized club fundraisers.
• Worked closely alongside the club treasurer to ensure funds were accounted for properly.
• Gained exposure to multiple health-related career paths, experienced collaboration/teamwork skills.
• Participation in local, regional, and state competitions.
• Competed in the State competition in the Forensic Science division - 03/22.

Club Coordinator- Student Organization of Latinx, East Career and Technical Academy, 09/22-04/23 

• Managed location and preparation of weekly meetings.
• Organized fundraising events/festivals open to the public., Encountered public speaking opportunities, which developed my ability to take part in community engagement and advocacy initiatives.
• Participated in creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive student body [club] in which all members feel supported and empowered to take on leadership roles in their community.
• Developed career useful skills by participating in team-building activities, and contacting/interacting with guest speakers at symposiums to enhance leadership abilities.

Senior Research Project, East Career and Technical Academy, Health Information Program, 08/22-03/23

• Conducting research, assessment, and synthesizing a solution regarding the scarcity of healthcare resources.
• 100+ hours of research conducted by personal investigation.
• Handling of data collection in our community, while abiding by HIPAA regulations.
• Exercised communication skills by working alongside peers and people involved in the medical field, regarding distribution of healthcare throughout Nevada.
• Managed time and work distribution, merged, and finalized all of the information gathered when research was completed.