Brenda Arrez
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional with healthcare expertise and strong analytical skills, honed at Athletico Physical Therapy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while delivering exceptional customer service. Experienced in laboratory techniques and clinical documentation, contributing to improved patient care and research outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Assisting therapists with transporting and preparing patients for treatments.
- Preparing supplies and equipment and setting up treatment rooms for therapy sessions.
- Answering phones, setting up appointments, and responding to patient queries.
Research Assistant
Community Research on Climate and Urban Science, UIC
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted field and lab research on how urban stressors affect American Elm and other urban tree species.
- Collected leaf samples from street and park trees to compare environmental responses.
- Analyzed stomatal traits using StomAlytics, ImageJ, LI-600 porometer, and CIRAS-4 system.
- Prepared samples for nitrogen and carbon analysis using leaf grinding and Costech elemental analyzer.
- Investigated tree adaptations to pollution, heat, and water stress to contribute to urban climate resilience research.
Data Analyst
Writing Center Research, UIC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Analyzed various interview data collected from writers visiting the writing center, contributing to the open-coding bank.
- Reported findings and discussed with team members bi-weekly, improving team collaboration and problem-solving.
- Utilized critical thinking to identify patterns and insights from data, supporting research initiatives and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Physician Assistant Intern
The University of Chicago EMPPATHS Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed 90+ hours of clinical shadowing with PAs.
- Gained insight into the role of Physician Assistants (PAs) by comparing their job duties with those of physicians, enhancing understanding of healthcare team dynamics.
- Observing PA's in several specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, oncology.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patients vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
Merchandise Associate
The TJX Companies, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks, and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
- Greeted store customers, offered assistance and thanked each patronage.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Crew Member
CEC Entertainment
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitated and supervised birthday party activities, including games, prizes, gifts and cake.
- Engaged with children to maintain safety and interest in activities during parties.
- Planned and organized party activities based on participant preferences and requests.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences-Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology Concentration
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
05.2025
William Rainey Harper College
08.2022
Eastern Illinois University
05.2021
Skills
- English and Spanish
- Laboratory techniques
- Healthcare expertise
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service excellence
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- CPR
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/01/21
Honors And Awards
Departmental Distinction, University of Illinois Chicago, 04/01/25, Earned by maintaining a GPA of 3.70+ in biological sciences coursework, or a GPA of 3.30+ with successful completion of BIOS 399 (Independent Research).
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Departmental Distinction - University of Illinois Chicago
Apr 2025
Earned by maintaining a GPA of 3.70+ in biological sciences coursework, or a GPA of 3.30+ with successful completion of BIOS 399 (Independent Research).
Timeline
Research Assistant
Community Research on Climate and Urban Science, UIC
12.2024 - 05.2025
Data Analyst
Writing Center Research, UIC
08.2024 - 05.2025
Physician Assistant Intern
The University of Chicago EMPPATHS Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
12.2021 - 08.2022
Merchandise Associate
The TJX Companies, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2021
Crew Member
CEC Entertainment
03.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences-Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology Concentration
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
William Rainey Harper College
Eastern Illinois University
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