Dean Michael Enriquez

Experience

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  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  BFRI Student

  • Program track offered to students in BMED to have the opportunity to be exposed to and engage in research beginning as a first-year BMED student.• Through Research Methods course, established a deeper understanding of the intricacies of research.• Utilized scientific method for research inquiries including background research, formation of hypothesis, data collection and analysis, and drawing conclusions through thoughtful discussion.• Developed PowerPoint presentations and posters to coherently present information to an audience based on own scientific inquiry.• Planned and executed observational study: What's for Lunch? An Investigation of Food Vendors at UTRGV Edinburg Student Union.• Through Research Techniques course, learned essential laboratory techniques including cell culture with aseptic technique in a biological safety cabinet, gel electrophoresis, and western blot.• Conducted literature search of scientific articles in order to grasp the main concepts of interest and comprehend results in relation to the project.• Advisor: Dr. Sue Anne Chew - UTRGV Show less

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  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  Sept 2020 - May 2023

  • Selected among many applicants from BMED Cohort 2019 after undergoing detailed applicant process and thorough interviews with primary sponsors of the program.• Functioned as a dedicated representative of the BMED program and Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences.• Assisted Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HABS) in attracting prospective students to apply to BMED.• Carried out tours of UTRGV Brownsville campus and Biomedical Research and Health Building to potential high school senior students applying to college and corresponding faculty including teachers and counselors.• Served as a source of information regarding curriculum of BMED program including core competencies and coursework linked with biology and medicine in regard to biological concepts discussed in terms of human health, focus on research throughout undergraduate career, opportunities in BMED such as annual diagnostic exam for professional schools, primary utilization of flipped classroom model for teaching, and emphasis on critical thinking.• Conducted and coordinated Zoom Open House sessions for prospective students alongside BMED faculty and fellow BMED Ambassadors through engagement in student panel Q&A session and administation of virtual tours for UTRGV Edinburg and Brownsville campus.• Communicated in-depth personal experiences about life as a BMED student, transitioning to college from high school, and tips to be a successful student in organized recruitment events. Show less • Accepted into the 2020 BMED Scholars Cohort based upon rigorous factors including institutional GPA from major coursework and supplemental courses and recommendation from BMED faculty.• Augmented professional preparedness through cohort building, academic support, professional development, service learning, mentoring, research opportunities, and clinical experiences.• Collaborated alongside other students within cohort deemed as strong-willed, liked-minded individuals to promote strong academic support and a close-knit community.• Fully participated in professional development presentation in regard to learning styles, proactive learning, and journey related to the guided pathway in becoming a healthcare professional in cooperation with BMED scholars program director and peer cohort scholars.• Provided meaningful healthcare experiences in order to strengthen overall understanding of the Health and Biomedical Sciences field in relation to the diverse Health professions.• Enhanced leadership through development of relationships with mentors that foster on-going leadership development. Show less • Participated in hands-on, hypothesis driven, project-based research in field of interest: development of biomaterials for the study and treatment of cancer and for bone tissue engineering.• Obtained insight in a sophisticated research lab by shadowing under the guidance and mentorship of principal investigator.• Conducted a literature search pertaining to biological concepts connected to research interest, methodologies utilized in studies, and data analysis from results based upon engagement with scientific papers.• Performed basic search at the bench by overseeing experimental design and executing protocols including fabrication, optimization, and characterization of polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds, cell culture with aseptic technique in a biological safety cabinet, cellularity study of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and human umbilical vein endothelial (HUVECs) seeded scaffolds with MTT colorimetric assay, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and western blot.• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis on Excel for various projects and exhibited comprehension of statistical analysis for significant difference in data.• Exemplified capabilities to disseminate findings in oral and poster presentations for conferences and symposiums and convey it in a manner that can be understood by a general audience.• Advisor: Dr. Sue Anne Chew - UTRGV Show less Provided tutoring and academic support to the STC/TSC trainees in the Bridge to Baccalaureate in Biomedical Sciences (B2BMED) Program. • Conducted one-on-on tutoring or group tutoring for lecture-based courses such as organic chemistry and precalculus in accordance to assigned curriculum.• Organized Outlook calendar meetings and coordinated Zoom sessions with assigned B2BMED mentees from STC throughout academic semester.• Served as a positive source of support and mentor to help students transition and adjust to UTRGV.• Communicated thorough and accurate information to B2BMED students regarding program, department services, policies, and procedures.• Assisted with basic administrative functions of an office through utilization of basic program software.• Organized and maintained confidential files on record such as student information, research mentor contracts, and quantified survey responses.• Carried out special projects and planning of events by providing strong supplemental administrative support for the B2BMED Program.• Facilitated and hosted professionalism workshop: email and communication etiquette in a coordinated zoom event for B2BMED scholars in order to provide valuable insight on practical information transmission in a professional environment.• Utilized Qualtrics to construct quantitative surveys and efficiently analyzed Qualtrics survey real-time responses based upon Liker scale and detailed statements from mentees as a means to assess overall effectiveness of the B2BMED Program.• Maintained ongoing professional communication via email with UTRGV, STC, and TSC research mentors.• Generated CIMER research mentor training certificates and maintained in a systematic database.• Produced documents documents essential for the B2BMED program including PDFs of current research mentor selection and B2BMED trainee testimonies.• Designed standardized word document protocols for B2BMED scholars to aid in navigating myUTRGV student portal: ASSIST. 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  • BMED Student Ambassador

    Oct 2020 - May 2023

  • BMED Scholar

    Feb 2020 - May 2023

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher

    May 2020 - Dec 2022

  • B2BMED Peer Mentor

    Sept 2020 - May 2021
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  DHR Health

  Sept 2020 - May 2023

  Pharmacy Technician

  Applied pharmacy related procedures and protocols in the hospital setting at Women's Hospital. • Utilized BD Pyxis MedStation ES dispensing system to accurately and efficiently restock medications for patient usage.• Accounted for medication inventory in invoice order from whole distributors: ABC and McKesson; allocated stock such as fast-movers, IV fluids, refrigerated meds, hazardous meds, chemotherapy meds, and narcotics to appropriate storage locations within pharmacy. • Dispensed controlled narcotic substances from C-II safe for distribution in Pyxis cabinets across all units hospital wide; accurately received narcotics to ensure precise inventory count; properly expired and wasted narcotics within standard hospital procedures. • Facilitated inventory management through STAT Stock for efficient replenishment of kits and trays including adult/pedi/neo crash cart trays, post-op trays, hemorrhage kits, OB severe preeclampsia & eclampsia kits, high risk kits, and pedi/adult RSI kits; executed restock of hemorrhage carts, L&D anesthesia carts, and rotated trays for crash carts within expiration date.• Implemented unit dosing of medications with blister packing through goHCLabels for maintenance of fast mover stock and dispensing of Pyxis cabinets within conserved PAR levels.• Performed inventory count of anesthesia Pyxis cabinets in Women's and Day Surgery ORs; assessed refill reports and coordinated restock of all OR Pyxis cabinets from centralized inventory in pharmacy.• Conducted monthly assigned unit inspections of Pyxis, SRM fridge, medication room, and crash carts for Joint Commission (JCo) compliance compentency.• Assisted in COVID-19 vaccine relief efforts through initial waves of pandemic by being an integral part of pharmacy workforce in batching vaccine doses, delegating supply to vaccine units, and preparing COVID-19 vaccine cards.• Effectively communicated with pharmacy healthcare team for steady workflow in rigorous workplace environment. Show less