Ocular Recovery Technician/ Laboratory Research
Resume:
Nathan Garcia
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CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
●Strong understanding of experimental procedure, evaluating data, and laboratory practices
●Registered Dental Assistant: Licensed with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
●Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
●Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
● Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Social Media
●Bilingual/Spanish fluency; excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Research
●Methods: ELISA, qPCR, Spectrophotometry, Fluorescence, Immunoassays, Electrophoresis, and Northern Blot, and Western Blot, DNA extraction, Chromatography, Recrystallization, Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
EDUCATION
Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Fall 2019-Present, GPA: 3.71, GRE: 304
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Brownsville Texas
Notable Courses: Graduate Research I &II, Organic-Medicinal Chemistry, Applied Microbiology, Adv. Cellular/Molecular Biology, Sci. Comm., Molecular Virology, Molecular & Cellular Evolution, Special Topics in Organic Chemistry, Biometry, Biochemistry, & Spanish for Healthcare Professions.
Bachelor of Science, Biology; Fall 2015- Spring 2019, GPA: 3.3
St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
May 11, 2019
Honors: Dean’s Excellence Scholarship; Dr. Pepper National Scholarship
Notable Courses: Organic Chemistry II, Physics II, Organisms & Populations, Calculus I, Water Policies, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Intro to Health Professions, College Algebra, Presentational Speaking, Spanish II, Ethical Analysis, and Medical Terminology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinical Operations - Eye Recovery Technician
June 2010-Present
Perform surgical procurement of donated human ocular tissue that enhances and improves lives
globally through cornea transplantation.
Draw blood from donors and recover medical records from hospitals.
Research Assistantship at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
June-Present; 20 hours per week: M-Th; 10am-3pm; Part Time
● Studying chemicals required for the negative impacts of diabetic retinopathy and age-associated
Macular degeneration, which results in blindness.
Front Desk Receptionist at Hunt, Lemans, and Johnson Halls
Jan. 2019- May 2019; 10 hours per week: T,Su: 5-10pm; Part Time
● Responsible for managing front office reception and administrative tasks, such as greeting
residents, answering phone calls, and sorting and distributing mail.
Texas A&M Health Center Round Rock, Standardized Patient, Round Rock, TX Nov. 2017 – June 2019; 6 hours per week: Sa,Su: Part Time; Flexible Schedule
●Role played a patient scenario for nurse’s training program.
●Graded nurses’ performance from a patient’s perspective.
Office Assistant. St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
Feb. 2016- Nov. 2016; 8 hours per week: W,F: 2-6; Part Time
● Managing online filing system, updating paperwork and documents, organizing office, and
handling phone calls.
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS
Volunteer Coordinator, American Medical Student Association, St. Edward’s University Aug. 2017 – Present
Member, Health Advisory Student Committee, St. Edward’s University Fall 2017
●Advised freshman and sophomore pre-health students about success in college
President, American Medical Student Association, St. Edward’s University Aug. 2016 – May 2017
Founder, Health Occupations Students of America, St. Edward’s University Fall 2015
●Recruited fifty members and provide community service opportunities.
President, Health Occupations Students of America, St. Edward’s University Aug. 2015 - May 2016
●Raised money for Ronald McDonald House; Completed Hands on Housing.
INTERNSHIPS
Intern at Brush 32 Dental, Austin, TX
Jan. 2019- May 2019
Learned how to use dental assisting instruments and the procedure of giving patients x-rays
Shadowed Dr. Ferrante during numerous dental procedures and learned about various diseases.
Walgreen’s Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Brownsville, TX
Jan. – May 2015
Input patient information into database and shelved medications and other products
Interacted with customers of all ages, including the elderly
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIPS (530 hours)
Manos De Cristo Dental Center, Austin, TX
Jan. 2019-present
●Sterilized instruments in the sterilization room of Manos De Cristo Dental Center using various instruments and shadowed/assisted the Dentist when allowed.
L’Arch Volunteer Assistant in Activities for people with intellectual disabilities, Montreal, Canada
May 2018
● Participated in social and teamwork building activities as well as cooking and cleaning
Participant, University of Texas Health San Antonio Pre-Dental Day, San Antonio, TX Feb. 2018
● Hands on Dentistry: completed work with amalgam, hand pieces, composite, and impressions
Manager at Child life Center in Dell Children’s Medical Center, Austin, TX Dec. 2017 – May 2018
● Distributed toys, games, and movies to children in their rooms and kept playroom sanitized and
organized
Front Desk at Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville, TX
June 2017-Aug. 2017
● Greeted visitors, answered phone calls and questions, provided information to guests, and helped transport patients with disabilities.
Boys and Girls Club, St. Mary’s Elementary School, Cardinal Manning Center, California
March 2017
●Taught elementary students’ math and reading; Painted the courtyard and improved garden; donated foods and resources to the needy.
St. Edward’s Reflect, Volunteer, and Engage: Hands on Housing, Austin, TX
April 2016
●Assisted in building houses by imputing grass, painting, and similar tasks
Spanish Meadows Nursing Home, Brownsville, TX
Apr. 2015
●Participated in social activities with the residents including arts & crafts, teamwork, and music.
REFERENCES
1.Mentor for research assistantship and Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michael W. Persans, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
SCNE 4.629
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg TX 78539
956-***-**** adgsd7@r.postjobfree.com
2.Texas A&M Health Contact
Shannon Scandozza, BS Standardized Patient Educator
Clinical Learning Resource Center, Health Science Center Texas A&M University
3950 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, S403 Round Rock, TX 78665
ph: 512-***-**** adgsd7@r.postjobfree.com
I worked here for 2 years as a Standardized patient.
3.Dental Internship Contact
Dr. Ferrante Brush 32 Dental
Dentist
University of Texas at San Antonio - DDS 2018
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4.Office Assistant Contact
Juanita Servin
Admin Coord Cntr Teach Excel
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