Jolyssa Perales
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Education
Nikki Rowe International Baccalaureate Program 2015 – 2020
Grade Point Average: 3.9
Rank:105/509
St. Edward's University 2020-present
Behavioral Neuroscience Major
Grade point average: 3.3
Independent Academic Research & Projects
International Baccalaureate Extended Essay
Subject: Biology HL
Word Length: 4000
Topic: To what extent does the usage of caffeine by teenagers affect the central nervous system?
International Baccalaureate Internal Assessment(s):
Subject: Math Studies SL
Topic: Is height a factor that affects a diver’s score and what is the relationship between the experience of the diver and the amount of mistakes they make?
Subject: Psychology SL
Topic: The extent of which visual aids impact memory recall while hearing a story.
Subject: Biology HL
Topic: To what extent is the presence of pathogenic prokaryotes on frequently used personal items?
Creativity, Action, & Service Project
Description: Pediatric Oncology Toy/Art Supply Drive
I created a donation drive for the Pediatric Oncology patients at the Doctors Hospital at Renaissance which was two months long. The first month was January and was a toy drive for individual pediatric oncology residents at the hospital and the second month was an art supply drive for the pediatric playroom where the patients frequently participate in arts and crafts.
Total Hours: 200
Green Chemistry Research St. Edward's University Summer 2021
Research and experimentation of oxidative chemistry of purine and phenolate based nickel coordination complexes: Elucidating the role of structure in the development of green and efficient C-H bond activation catalysts.
Total hours: 336
Extracurricular Activities – In School
Philos (2018)
A school organization which both aids and guides new students into the IB program.
IB Mentor (2018)
● met with my mentee throughout the year and helped her with homework and settling into the IB program, as well as give tips for studying and completing major assignments.
AMSA (2021-2022)
●National Member
Psi Chi (2021-2022)
●National Member
Community Service
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Volunteen Summer 2016 Program 69 hours/16 weeks ● Volunteered in the endoscopy department, aided staff and patients with any needs.
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Volunteen Summer 2017 Program 60 hours/16 weeks
● Volunteered in the Nursery Department, aided staff, tended to newborns and mothers, disinfected cribs, guided visitors around.
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Volunteen Summer 2018 Program 70 hours/16 weeks
● Mentor : I had several mentees which I showed around the hospital, helped settle them into their shifts, and aided them with any questions they had or assistance they needed.
● Volunteered in the Pediatric Oncology department, aided staff and patients, played with patients, disinfected toys in the patient playroom.
● Volunteered in the Nursery Department, aided staff, tended to newborns and mothers, disinfected cribs, aided visitors, stocked cabinets with diapers, towels, etc.
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Volunteen Fall 2018 Program 73 hours /13 weeks
● Volunteered in PEdiatric Oncology Department, stocked the playroom with disinfecting items, disinfected toys, did activities with children and patients, aided staff and patients.
● Volunteered in endoscopy, guided patients, aided surgeons, brough items to patients and family members.
Internship &/or Employment Experience
● Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Internship 2018
Shadow Surgeon & Physicians
●Medical Scribe at Seton Austin December 2021- Present 2022
Assist Physicians with patient charts. Observe patient and physician interaction. Clinical experience and knowledge.
Special Training & Skills
● CPR Certified
● First Aid Certified
● Microsoft Office Certification
●Microsoft Excel Certification
●Medical Scribe Certification
●Gram-staining skills
●Chemistry Lab skills
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