Monica Rodriguez

Experience

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  City of Round Rock

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Lifeguard Assistant Manager

  Lifeguarded for four years and was offered the position as lifeguard assistant manager on my fourth year. These positions required maintenance of lifeguard, first-aid, CPR, AED certifications, and fitness testing. Responsibilities included supervising Rock’N River Water Park lifeguards, conducting weekly training on emergency response protocol, and weekly audits of lifeguards on certification skills. Role included completing incident reports, serving as primary supervisor in emergency situations, and managing three different pump stations to maintain pool chemical and water levels for a water park with more than 1,000 guests every day. As assistant manager, I also organized our first lifeguard competition team and led training sessions to prepare for the Central Texas Aquatics Association Competition. Trainings taught skills to prepare for fitness tests, deep water rescue, spinal injury management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, choking and seizure management, first-aid, and many other techniques. Show less

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Emergency Medicine Research Assistant

  Responsibilities included:-Completing research-training programs over HIPPA, research standards, biosafety and much more.-Collecting data and identifying potential eligible patients in different pods of the Parkland Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for participationin clinical research for a total of 48 hours of research experience.

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  The University of Texas at Dallas

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Certified personal trainer and GroupX fitness instructor at the on-campus gym at UT Dallas.Responsibilities included:-Teaching group fitness classes twice a week that covered intermediate and advanced strength training, aerobic training, core and balance, and flexibility.-Personal training of clients who signed up for training sessions ranging from 6, 8, and 12-week programs. Depending on their goals, trainers would develop an individualized workout program and meet in-person with clients at least once a week to help keep them on track. Show less Collected data from families with 3–5-year-old children to study family mealtime and eating habits to find patterns in parenting style, food self-regulation, and self-esteem to examine family influences on childhood obesity and health, parental feeding practices, weight prejudice, and body image. Responsibilities also included meeting with families in the Dallas area, explaining the study, and engaging participating children at the UT Dallas research lab with games and questions. Additionally, research assistants traveled to the families' homes, brought research equipment, and instructed families on implementing the research data collection procedure during daily meal times.This project is still ongoing, and the final goal is to provide insight into how best to promote healthy attitudes and behaviors across the lifespan and contribute to the growing knowledge of the problem of childhood obesity. Show less Served as a Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) leader for the on-campus Student Success Center at UT Dallas. The PLTL model consists of study groups of about eight students working collaboratively on challenging course content problems while guided by a peer leader. Leaders conduct two weekly 80-minute sessions on the subject to help students in challenging courses.Peer leader responsibilities included:-Facilitating problem-solving.-Offering timely assistance and guidance towards answers.-Providing an environment for group discussion and learning. Show less Served as a Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) leader for the on-campus Student Success Center at UT Dallas. The PLTL model consists of study groups of about eight students working collaboratively on challenging course content problems while guided by a peer leader. Leaders conduct twoweekly 80-minute sessions on the subject to help students in challenging courses.Peer leader responsibilities included:-Facilitating problem-solving.-Offering timely assistance and guidance towards answers.-Providing an environment for group discussion and learning. Show less

  • Certified Personal Trainer

    Nov 2018 - May 2019

  • Research Assistant

    May 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Organic Chemistry II Peer Lead Tutoring Leader

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • General Chemistry I and II Peer Lead Tutoring Leader

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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  West Plano Plastic Surgery Center

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Medical Internship

  Student internship with Dr. Friedman, Director of the West Plano Plastic Surgery Center located at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano.Responsibilities included:-Managing patient medical records utilizing EHR software.-Following up with patients regarding questions or test results.-Setting appointments.-Checking in patients and preparing and cleaning treatment rooms.-Checking vital signs.-Preparing the operating room for surgical procedures.-Properly cleaning the operating room, disposing of waste, and sterilizing instruments after surgical procedures.-Assistance with the application of surgical dressings.-Monitoring patients in recovery after surgical procedures. Show less

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  UNT Health Science Center

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Research Assistant

  Four-week summer research experience through the Pediatric Research Program in conjunction with the TCOM Department of Pediatrics and Cook Children's Medical Center. Participated in a case study with a pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Donahue, MD. Completed research as the primary author of published abstract "A 14-Month-Old Girl with Recurrent Vomiting", presentation, and poster with Danielle Esteban at UNTHSC Research Appreciation Day on March 26, 2021.Rodriguez, M., Esteban, D., & Donahue, D. (2021, March). A 14-month-old girl with recurrent vomiting (NEJM). Poster presented at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Research Appreciation Day, Fort Worth, Texas. Show less

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  Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Public Health Student Intern

  -300-hour internship under Kelly Hart, Senior Director of Public Affairs-Clinical experience under Dr. George Sealy Massingill, MD, Chief Medical Officer (140 hours)-Developed education material for common patient questions:•Acne - definition, myths, common causes, over the counter treatments, and when to see a dermatologist•Positive STI Diagnosis - what is an STI, common STIs, perceived stigma, and safe sex practices•PCOS - definition, symptoms, risks, and management•Women's Screening - describes a pelvic exam, STI and pap tests with recommended timeline using ACOG guidelines.Final project: -Identify steps and resources needed for PPGT to expand the TeenAge Communication Theatre (TACT) program outside of DFW.-Create medically accurate education for students to engage their peers in healthy discussions on sexual health and wellbeing. Topics include STIs, birth control, abortion services, alcohol, vaping and smoking, dating violence and consent, mental health, and others. Show less