Laureen Mesina

Experience

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  MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Healthcare Simulation Program

  - Under the guidance of an occupational therapist, gained proficiency in safely transferring patients between wheelchairs, beds, and other medical equipment.- Acquired skills in assisting patients with ambulation, employing gait belts as per occupational therapist instructions.- Analyzed case studies alongside healthcare professionals, followed by practical application in a simulation lab.

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  UCI Health

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Clinical Observer

  - Shadowed trauma/critical care surgeon Dr. Cristobal Barrios to observe cases in the trauma, burns, and surgical ICU department- Analyzed MRI scans under the mentorship of surgeons and residents

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  Providence

  May 2023 - now

  Nursing Assistant

  - Completed 1000+ hours of direct inpatient care for up to 13 patients each shift, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, foley catheter care, blood sugar checks, and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nurse- Performed EKG procedures as ordered by physicians, accurately capturing and recording cardiac data- Fostered a clean and safe patient environment, ensuring infection control measures are followed

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  Viking Vitals Health Professionals Club

  Aug 2023 - now

  Vice President

  - Facilitated tasks with cabinet members and ensured efficient execution to meet club goals- Collaborated with the President to lead club meetings, and monthly guest speaker nights- Actively networked to invite healthcare professionals to meet club interests

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  University of Southern California

  Sept 2023 - now

  STEM Mentorship and Development Research Intern

  - Completed an academic-year-long, 120-hour internship with the Student Engagement, Exploration, and Development in STEM (SEEDS) Project in the Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice at USC - Mentored 30-50 middle school students (6th-8th graders) using video learning games to learn science- Independently led and managed classes of 15-20 students- Collaborated with program faculty and 10 team members to improve the educational program to 200+ students- Supported the SEEDS project's educational research study in data collection, data entry, data management, and research intervention design- Curated social media content, conducted interviews with program faculty members, and collaborated with the outreach team to ensure consistent promotion of the program Show less

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  UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

  Apr 2024 - now

  Clinical Observer