YLIANA MICHEL PEALOSA

2659 Fenton Pl. National City, CA 91950 (619) 851-6115 ypenalosa12@apu.edu

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EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Present

May 2014 -

San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Nursing prerequisites: Organic Chemistry; Microbiology;
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Human Anatomy; Human Physiology; and Experience in Human Dissecting.
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish

Madrid, Spain,

abroad, Buenos Aires, Argentina,

Aug 2006 - Jan 2011

Summer study abroad,
Summer 2010
Intersession study
January 2007

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
San Diego Medical Center / Kaiser Foundation Hospital
May 2014 - Aug
2014
Medical Surgical Care of the Adult and Geriatric Population
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Sep 2014 - Dec
2014
Mental Health Nursing
Sharp Memorial Hospital: Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Intermediate Medical Surgical Care of the Adult Population
San Diego Medical Center / Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Jan 2015 - May 2015
Nursing Care in Maternal, Newborn, and Womens Health
Rady Childrens Hospital
Jan 2015 - May 2015
Nursing Care of Children and Young Adult
Thornton Hospital
May 2015 Present
Advanced Nursing Care of Adults: Intensive Care Unit; Intermediate
Care Unit; Emergency Department; Catheterization Laboratory; Cardiovascular
Progressive Care Unit
Paradise Valley Community Center
May 2015 Present
Community Health Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS AND ADVANCED TRAINING
American Heart Association: ACLS Provider
Valid until May 2017
American Heart Association: CPR & AED Certified Healthcare Provider
Valid until
May 2016
Care Transition Coach Training: Coordinate home visits and conducted Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

educational session on health care management.

Palliative Care: Demonstrate professional continuum patient-family
2015
centered care. A holistic approach to improve the optimal quality of life.

May

WORK EXPERIENCE
H&H Industries, San Diego, CA
Dec 2012- Dec 2014
Executive Assistant. Analyzed financial data, managed projects and conducted research.
Facilitated communication with foreign clients through interpretation and translation.
USD Psychology Department, San Diego, CA
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Secretary of Executive Assistant. Oversee management-related issues including reviewing
professor evaluations, assisted faculty with grading, project management, ensuring an organized
environment.
USD Psychology Department, San Diego, CA
Jan 2009- Jan
2011
Laboratory Assistant. Analyzed collected research data using SPSS with the objective to publish
results in the journal of Physiology & Behavior. Provided animal care to laboratory rats and
zebrafish including hatch zebrafish embryos.
USD Copley Library, San Diego, CA
Aug 2007- June 2010
Library Assistant. Assisted undergraduate students with research projects; utilizing online
databases, cataloging systems, and maintaining resources available including hardbound books and
online reference materials.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Physiology & Behavior
Oct 2011
Blaser & Pealosa. (2011). Stimuli Affecting Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Behavior in the Light/Dark
Preference Test. Physiology & Behavior, 104(5), 831-837.
USD Creative Collaborations
Apr 2011
Predator-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Zebrafish. Annual Creative Collaboration
Undergraduate Research Conference, reflecting intellectual interest in psychology research;
conducted in partnership with Dr. Blaser.
USD Psychology Department, Animal Research
Jan 2009- Jan
2011
Research the behavior of Zebrafish under the effects of ethanol, stimulated stress environment; the
studies emphasize measuring behaviors of anxiety and fear.
Psychology Department Colloquium
Dec 2010
Predator-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Zebrafish. Annual Department of Psychology
Colloquium is a scholarly opportunity to present research to USD school dean, faculty and peers.
Reflects outstanding ability to share foster critical thinking in research analysis and inspire
undergraduate peers to include research in their academic excellence.
Society of Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
Nov 2010
Only undergraduate selected to present at poster session for national conference. Presented on
Ethanol in Zebrafish as an anxiolytic and an anxiogenic.
USD Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
June 2010 July 2010

Predator-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Zebrafish. Educational summer internship, that

engages in research, scholarly activities and creative works. Inquiry and formulate a research
proposal with IACUC approval, animal subject training and Research Ethics & Integrity Training.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
St. Ritas Catholic Church
UCSD Student-Run Free Clinics
Clinical Care Extender Program, Palomar-Pomerado Hospital
2010
USD American Medical Student Association
USD Pre-Health Peer Advisor
Casa Hogar Vida Joven Orphanage

June 2013- Dec 2014

June 2013- Present
Mar 2008 Mar
Aug 2007- Dec 2009
July 2007- Dec 2009
Sep 2007- Present