Andrea N. Burgos-Pagán
P.R
Summary
Reliable and attentive individual seeking acceptance into a graduate program in veterinary medicine. Passionate about animal care and committed to advancing in the veterinary field to provide comprehensive care and improve animal welfare. Aspiring to complete a DVM/Ph.D., my goal is to drive innovative approaches that elevate animal welfare. Open to connecting with professionals in the realms of biology and veterinary science to exchange insights and knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
08.2023 - Current
- Developing Broad-Spectrum Antiviral SARS-CoV-2 Drug Technology Present by Target Specific AKK1 and GAK Host Proteins
- · The aim is to identify and develop selective ATP inhibitors for either AAK1 or GAK, but also, to explore, for the first time, an unexplored druggable allosteric binding site that GAK kinase provides.
Veterinary Assistant
Salinas Veterinary Clinic
Salinas
06.2023 - Current
- Completed over 250 hours of hand-on experience at Clínica Veterinaria de Salinas
- Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians in managing a high volume of patients, averaging around 50-100 patients a day
- Successfully administered anaesthesia and performed intubation for a wide range of surgical procedures, contributing to the safe completion of over 10 surgeries
- Proficiently conducted blood extraction procedures for an average of 20 patients per week, enabling timely diagnostic assessments and treatment decisions
- Operated and maintained radiology equipment for imaging purposes, contributing to the diagnosis, and monitoring of more than 50 cases.
Treasurer
05.2023 - Current
- Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records for the association of over 100 active members
- Developed and presented budgets, financial reports, and forecasts to the board
- Collaborated with other board members to make strategic financial decisions for the organization's sustainability.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Effects of the presence or absence of the Slick Gen on the weight gain, feed efficiency, skeletal development, and health status of dairy calves.
- Ensured the systematic engagement of calves with an automated feeding system meticulously designed to orchestrate their consistent access to a nutritive regimen comprising both milk and concentrate.
- Exercised a proactive role in attending to any manifestations of wounds or injuries.
- Carried out thorough cleaning and sanitization of the pen and milk tank. This proactive step significantly reduced the risk of contaminants.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Effects of space allowance and social contact on the weight, gain, feed efficiency, skeletal development, and health status of dairy calves.
- Meticulously collected offered food samples, ensuring a comprehensive representation of dietary intake from a group of 24 calves aged between 1 and 10 weeks
- Employed a systematic approach, measuring calf progress on a weekly basis while simultaneously delving into the correlation between pen size and the rate of growth observed
- Helped extract weekly blood samples, allowing for the evaluation of glucose and B-hydroxybutyrate levels
- Recollected weekly saliva samples to measure cortisol levels to determine stress levels.
Assitant
Santiago Burgos PE Services
Aibonito
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Meticulously managing finances, where I oversee budgeting, expenses, and financial planning to ensure the fiscal health of projects.
- Concurrently, I engage in intricate environmental reviews for construction projects, a pivotal task that necessitates a deep commitment to the conservation of endangered flora and fauna in Puerto Rico.
- Involved meticulous examination and assessment to ascertain that construction activities align with stringent environmental regulations and policies, with a paramount emphasis on safeguarding and preserving vulnerable and endangered plant and animal species.
Cashier
Yamila's Pharmacy
Aibonito
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
- Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
- Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
- Used excellent multitasking abilities to manage time effectively and consistently meet targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez 08.2020 - 05.2024
Veterinary Medicine
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Indiana 08.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Animal CPR
- Radiology
- Meticulous
- Animal Handeling
- Emotional Intelligence
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Honor Scholarship - Awarded to students in the top 4% of the cohort of all regular students in their same year of entry. Awarded 3 years in a row. Honors Student at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez - Award from the University of Puerto Rico in recognition of responsibility, dedication, and academic achievement.
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Accomplishments
- Honor Scholarship - Awarded to students in the top 4% of the cohort of all regular students in their same year of entry. Awarded 3 years in a row.
- Honors Student at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez - Award from the University of Puerto Rico in recognition of responsibility, dedication, and academic achievement.
- Research Scholarship – PR-LSAMP Research Opportunity for Undergraduate Students in Science (ROUSS)
Certification
Pet CPR First Aid & Disaster Response
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Salinas Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Treasurer
05.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
01.2023 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
10.2022 - 05.2023
Veterinary Medicine
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
08.2020 - 05.2024
Assitant
Santiago Burgos PE Services
06.2017 - 07.2017
Cashier
Yamila's Pharmacy
06.2017 - 06.2017
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