Cynthia Ann Siguenza

3902 Layman Avenue

Pico Rivera CA 90660

(626) 512-9902

cynsiguenza@apu.edu

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________
Bachelors of Science, Nursing (GPA 3.95)
June 2015
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA
NCLEX-RN, July 2015
Masters of Science, Global Medicine
University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA

December 2011

Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry (GPA 3.84)

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA
Magna Cum Laude

May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING_______________________________________________________________________

Basic Life Support, CPR Certificate
Expires January 2016
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate
Expires January 2017
Blood Borne Pathogens and Universal Precautions
Expires January 2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
January 2014-present
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital: Medical/Surgical
180 hours
Huntington Memorial Hospital: Medical/Surgical
180 hours
Las Encinas: Mental Health
90 hours
Pomona Valley Hospital: Labor and Delivery
90 hours
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles: Pediatrics
90 hours
Pomona Valley Hospital: Critical Care
135 hours
Montclair Ontario School District, Boys and Girls Club, Headstart: Community Health
135 hours
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________
Medical Assistant/Front Office Specialist
August 2012-January 2014
Planned Parenthood, Alhambra, CA
Conducted initial patient intake including vital signs and medical history to determine individual health needs
Educated patients on family planning, contraceptive technology, basic female healthcare and safe sexual practices
Assisted medical provider during contraceptive insertion and removal procedures
Coordinated appointments in order to achieve established goals for productivity
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS_________________________________________________________________
The Effect of Skin-to-Skin Contact on Breastfeeding Immediately after a Cesarean Delivery
April 2015
Presented at Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing 11th Annual Research Symposium
HIV Interventions for High-Risk Female Populations: An Evidence-Based Literature Review
Presented at Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing 11th Annual Research Symposium

April 2015

The Health Risks of an Emerging Undocumented Culture

Arroyo-Chora Y. and C.A. Siguenza, Global Studies Journal, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp.135-146.

December 2010

Refractometry Measurements for Industrial Quality Control

Bassey C.E. and C.A. Siguenza, Biophysical Journal, vol. 98, issue 3, pp.408a.

January 2010

Detection of Drinks Contamination Using Optical Refractometry Technique (ORT)

Basset C.E. and C.A. Siguenza, Biophysical Journal, vol. 96, issue 3, pp.633a.

February 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________
Clinical Care Extender
May 2007-August 2007
Queen of the Valley Hospital, West Covina CA
Facilitated patient centered care in the mother baby care unit
Prioritized care activities in the hospital setting
Performed basic assessment skills in the postpartum setting

Cynthia Ann Siguenza

3902 Layman Avenue Pico Rivera CA 90660 (626) 512-9902 cynsiguenza@apu.edu
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________
Clinical Care Extender
February 2010-May 2010
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Glendora CA
Provided quality patient care on the labor and delivery unit
Demonstrated culturally competent patient care
Assisted with vital sign assessment
Team Leader and Volunteer Team Member
March 2007-March 2010
Azusa Pacific University Mexico Outreach, Mexicali, Mexico
Organized student and medical professional teams for mobile medical clinics
Oversaw health clinic and public health teaching
Educated communities on preventative strategies for healthy living
Volunteer Team Member
May 2009-June 2009
Azusa Pacific University World Missions, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Collaborated with township community in the creation of an exercise facility on the ministry site
Identified health needs within the township of Haniville
Created teaching activities for the youth of the township on healthy diet and exercise
Volunteer Team Member
February 2012
AIDS Orphan Education Trust, Bugembe, Uganda
Planned a mobile clinic in a rural sugar cane plantation
Participated in laboratory work and STI screening at the AOET health clinic
Collected health screenings at the primary and secondary school health fairs
ACADEMIC HONORS/AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS________________________________________________________
Member, Association of Womens Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Spring 2015
Member, Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society (Iota Sigma Chapter)
April 2015
Committee Chair Cohort 41
Summer 2014
Member, National Biological Honor Society Tri Beta
2010-Present
Epsilon Gamma Chapter, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society
2010-Present
Senior Scholar Award-Department of Biology and Chemistry
2010
Azusa Pacific University
Elected Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
2009