Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Languages
Community Service
Laboratory Skills
Summary
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Elsa B. Báez Guzmán

Coto Laurel

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shadowing Student for Research

Ponce Health Sciences University
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked with Dr. Flores, public health students and medical students to further drive learning goals.
  • Under her wing, research projects involving the public school system with regards to menstrual health in Puerto Rico are being conducted, gathering data and information from a variety (modify).
  • Attended professional development workshops regularly to stay up-to-date on project activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, ideas, and best practices for enhancing educational outcomes in the world of women's health, specifically in endometriosis.

Physician Shadowing With Medical Doctors

Hospital Damas
08.2021 - Current

Observed and assisted in the medical office of urologist Dr. Richard Báez-Tellado.

  • Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
  • Supported the physician during procedures, providing critical assistance for successful outcomes. Procedures included radical of the prostate for cancer treatments using Da Vinci Robotic Technology, removal of kidney stones using laser, among other procedures.
  • Contributed to a positive healthcare environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.

Observed in clinical office and surgeries under plastic and reconsructive surgeon Dr. Roberto J. Méndez, where procedures like breast augmentations, reductions, and reconstruction in the area where performed.

  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively under high-pressure situations in a fast-paced medical environment.

Observed in the clinical office of internist Dr. Victor Benitez

  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Assisted the physician in diagnosing and treating patients, ensuring accurate medical care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Caribbean School
Ponce, Puerto Rico
05.2021

Certification


  • BLS/CPR Certified, February 2023
  • Basic ASL Certified, November 2021

Languages

English, Spanish
Native language
Basic Sign Language
Beginner
A1

Community Service

  • “Pioneer Prom Pickup”, I helped coordinate and lead this event between two associations at my university in collaboration with Dr. DiMarco’s yearly donation of used prom dresses for girls in need. April 2023 & April 2024
  • Assisted in “Caminata Sin Limites”, a walk-a thon promoting disability inclusion throughout Puerto Rico, here I kept track of assistance, helped all around with food and helped coordinate group activities post-walk. December 2023
  • Beach Cleanup Volunteer for Doce25 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. Participated in the cleanup with island-wide health related university associations (MEDLIFE, Pre-Med Circle, Microbiology, Tribeta Biology, etc.) September 2023
  • Usher for Ponce Health Science University’s Poster Presentation Health Symposium. Assisted and volunteered in timing presenters' oral presentations and helping put up their posters to the presentation board area, helped guide everyone where they needed to go in the convention center. May 2023
  • Volunteer for World Central Kitchen Hurricane Fiona’s Food Relief, assisted in handing out food to people in need during the period post-hurricane Fiona in my community of Ponce, Puerto Rico . October 2022
  • Usher and Witness for Ponce Health Science University’s School of Dentistry’s CODA Accreditation, Guided the CODA Directors and Board of Directors of PHSU’s Dental School to their designated meeting rooms, served food and was able to witness the accreditation meetings. September 2022

Founder of nonprofit organization “This is a SIGN”, Provided ASL classes for my high school to its students as a means to lessen the language barrier with our neighboring deaf school, won the Girl Scout Gold Medal Award for doing the project. August-November 2021

Laboratory Skills

Possesses previous experience in: 

• Electrophoresis

• Micropipetting

• Extractions

• Blood Typing

• PCR

Summary

I want to merge my passion for academia with the pursuit of an even more in-depth understanding of healthcare research.

Timeline

Shadowing Student for Research

Ponce Health Sciences University
01.2024 - Current

Physician Shadowing With Medical Doctors

Hospital Damas
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

High School Diploma -

Caribbean School

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