Bryan Lara

Experience

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  UC Irvine Summer Pre-Med Program

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  College Student Coach

  Motivated a group of six high school students to ensure their engagement and participation in the program.Assisted the supervisors with each planned event to ensure a high quality experience for the students.Facilitated discussions about preparations for college and life skills needed to succeed in higher education.

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  Kalamazoo College

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  Holistic Inclusive Visitor Experience (H.I.V.E) Day Host

  Provided clerical support to the Office of Admission during scheduled shifts.Transported prospective students (in college vehicles) to/from campus.Conversed with families and guidance counselors one-on-one. Spoke in current student panels to visiting groups of up to 80.Answered prospective students’ questions honestly and tactfully in person and on the phone.

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  NextGxDx Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  NextGxDx Clinical Applications Intern

  Developed a listing of provider-and patient-oriented resources to support delivery of genetic test results.Updated the Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing and Non-invasive Prenatal Diagnosis comparison tools in NextGxDx website.Conducted background research to support NextGxDx current study on genetic testing for the FDA.

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  Kalamazoo College Chemistry Department

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Organic Chemistry I Lab Teaching Assistant

  Oversaw and evaluated 25 students during scheduled lab class, ensuring each student conducted standard operational procedures safely Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement Assessed student's lab notebook to examine proper lab note taking etiquette, provided constructive feedback, and assigned grades Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing hands-on instructional techniques in laboratory instruments such as NMR analysis, UV/Vis, and MS Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction Show less

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Lab Assistant for Dr. Daniela Rubin’s Lab

  Assisted in sample preparation (the protein purification from human blood plasma) and conducted ELISA's on samples Aided in data reduction and data analysis of enzymatic assays for over 60 participant's samples Followed safety procedures when handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory

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  Saint Joseph's Hospital

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  COPE Health Scholar

  Conferred with nurses and nursing assistants to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessmentsHelped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needsMonitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care deliveryCleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contaminationUCLA Certification: Certificate in Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical CareService of Excellence Awards for Medical Telemetry, General Surgery, Electric Compulsion Therapy, Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit Show less

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  ScribeMD

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Children's Hospital of Orange County Emergency Department Scribe

  Accompany physician into the patient examination room to accurately transcribe patient history, review of systems , and past medical history Document complete information, in a detail orientated and succinct manner, regarding physical examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts Stay on top of current patient loads (up to 50-60 patients per shift) to facilitate efficient and organized workflow Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality Show less

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  Saint Joseph's Hospital

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  Laboratory Assistant

  Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture or capillary puncture.Build, trust, and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.Prepare, process, and store patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures and using standard techniques and equipment, while always maintaining a sanitary and safe workplace.

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  CHOC Children's

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

  Prepare all study related documents for IRB submission including protocols, amendments, personnel charts, participant handouts, and data collection tools.Lead a QI initiative for potentially missed child maltreatment cases within the Emergency Department by organizing a multidisciplinary team involving social work, child abuse specialist, and the ED. Organize and lead research meetings with Emergency Department Research Team andresearch personnel at other collaborating hospitals and academic institutions to coordinate studies, ensure IRB documentation is up to date, and study deadlines are met.Train and manage scribes, undergraduate students, and data support assistants who assist with research activities ranging from survey collection to chart abstraction for retrospective studies. Competence in creating and maintaining Regulatory Binders for Investigator initiated studies.Create study protocols, SOPs, instruction manuals, and research binders.Provide oversight and quality control for any studies involving medical record abstraction.Responsible for enrollment and follow-up of study participants: Screening for eligibility, consenting minors and parents, administering symptom questionnaires, and completing pupillometry and concussion assessments.Communicate with Spanish speaking families in person and over the phone; translate documents in English to conversational Spanish. Show less Assist in creating study related documents for IRB submission including protocols, amendments, personnel charts, participant handouts, and data collection tools.Prepare PowerPoint presentation for research meetings with Emergency Department Research Team andresearch personnel at other collaborating hospitals and academic institutions to coordinate studies, ensure IRB documentation is up to date, and study deadlines are met.Competence in creating and maintaining Regulatory Binders for Investigator initiated studies.Provide support in creating and editing study SOPs, instruction manuals and research binders.Provide support with any studies involving medical record abstraction.Responsible for enrollment and follow-up of study participants: Screening for eligibility, consenting minors and parents, administering symptom questionnaires, and completing pupillometry and concussion assessments. Show less Created Redcap databases and data collection instruments for investigator-initiated studies.Coordinated with the Emergency Department research team to identify and troubleshoot any errors found in dataset or survey collection tools. Abstracted from the electronic medical record and maintained large datasets for multisite studiesScreen and enroll patients for prospective studies, collect and process study data from patients enrolled in studies, as well collect and organize clinical data via chart abstraction into their respective study databases. Proficiency in creating and presenting research posters and Power Point presentations.Adeptness in creating, updating, and maintaining databases in Microsoft Excel and REDCap. Show less

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    May 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant

    Jan 2020 - May 2021

  • Data Support Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
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  Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

  Aug 2024 - now

  Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Tutor

  Delivered personalized tutoring in pathophysiology to group of six students, adapting teaching methods to address diverse learning needs and improve understanding.Conduct in-person tutoring sessions, attended training workshops, and managed relevant administrative tasks to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking for student success.