Aspiring Health Science Researcher and Clinician

DAXTON BREINHOLT

Provo, UT 385-***-**** *************@******.***

EDUCATION

Utah Valley University Orem, UT

Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Minor in Biology; GPA: 3.80 Aug 2023 – Present

• Relevant coursework: Anatomy & Physiology, Research Methods, Statistics, Social & Behavioral Science. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Utah Valley University – Department of Social & Behavioral Science Orem, UT Undergraduate Researcher – Health Professions Bias Study Aug 2024 – Present

• Investigate weight- and size-based bias among pre-health students, examining discrepancies between appearance-based judgments and clinical standards of health.

• Designed and refined standardized male- and female-specific digital body silhouettes to improve anatomical accuracy and ecological validity of stimuli used in survey instruments.

• Expanded analyses to evaluate perceived attractiveness and its relationship to judgments of health, fitness, typicality, and normalcy.

• Collaborate on a comparative study evaluating how anatomy and physiology curricula depict the human body across UVU and other Utah universities.

• Presented research at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) 2026: “Weight and Size Bias in Pre-Health Students: Linking Health, Fitness, and Normalcy.”

• Planned dissemination includes a poster presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and submission of a peer-reviewed manuscript. CLINICAL & HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Intermountain Health Lehi, UT

Anesthesia Monitoring Technician / Health Unit Coordinator Dec 2023 – Present

• Monitor patient vital signs and anesthesia levels during surgical procedures in a high-acuity operating room environment.

• Assist anesthesiologists with intubation preparation, ventilation equipment setup, and arterial line readiness.

• Maintain sterile operating environments and coordinate documentation across the surgical care team. Private Caregiver Riverton, UT

In-Home Diabetes Care Provider Aug 2024 – Present

• Monitor blood glucose levels and administer insulin injections in accordance with established care protocols.

• Identify and respond to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia symptoms, escalating care when clinically indicated.

• Support patient independence while maintaining safety and strict adherence to the care plan. Intermountain Health Salt Lake City, UT

Hospital Orderly Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

• Transported patients for diagnostic testing and procedures to support efficient throughput of patient care.

• Delivered laboratory specimens promptly and prepared operating rooms while maintaining sterile conditions.

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Volunteer Representative Curitiba, Brazil

Two-Year Service Mission Jul 2021 – Jul 2023

• Led community service, humanitarian initiatives, and educational outreach across diverse cultural environments in southern Brazil.

• Developed leadership, adaptability, and cross-cultural communication skills through daily engagement with Portuguese-speaking communities.

SKILLS, LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Clinical Skills: Patient care, sterile technique, vital sign monitoring, anesthesia support, glucose monitoring and insulin administration.

• Research Skills: Research design, survey instrument development, data analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Sports Medicine Certified, Eagle Scout.

• Languages: Portuguese (fluent — speaking, reading, listening); Spanish (proficient speaking; high proficiency in reading and listening).

• Interests: Health professions education, clinical research, bias in healthcare, sports medicine, scouting and outdoors.

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