Laura White

Provided patient-centered care in Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Units at UTMB Health's Galveston and League City campuses. Managed complex cases in a Level 1 Trauma designated environment.

Volunteered at the Luke Society Clinic in Galveston, Texas. Gained experience in providing healthcare support in a clinical setting.

Volunteered at St. Vincent's Hope Clinic and participated in the Hepatitis C Mobile Clinic Program. Assisted in treatment plans and assessments for patients with Hepatitis C through home visits.

Volunteered at Galveston's Own Farmers Market and the After School Program. Supported community initiatives through various volunteer roles.

Volunteered in a student clinic serving an underserved population in Lima, Peru. Conducted patient interviews and presented cases and recommendations to attending physicians.

Screened middle schoolers for hearing problems using proper equipment and techniques. Contributed to student health and well-being.

Provided nutrition education to residents of a government housing complex. Increased awareness of resources available for those with food stamps at the farmer's market.

Participated in the Aggie Research Scholars program, assisting in creating a mathematical model of the heart and participating in writing a research paper. Prepared and presented research and methodology.

Worked on a project examining lymphatics in breast cancer as a CIMPIR Research Assistant. Utilized various techniques for slide preparation, electron microscopy, and data compilation.

Participated in refugee relief efforts at Moria Refugee Camp. Worked in various roles to maintain safety, distribute clothes, and assist with camp cleanliness.

Cultivated clinical skills by taking vital signs and working with an interprofessional team in patient care at an outpatient clinic.

Assisted in administrative work and interacted with patients to meet their needs. Cultivated clinical skills and understanding of hospital operations.

Assisted in providing basic medical care to people in remote mountain villages in Haiti. Took vital signs, participated in interviews, gave health promotion education, and dispensed medications.

Participated in a service trip in Belmopan, Belize. Contributed to community support initiatives.

Grade: 3.2

Activities and societies: Member of HAI prevention committee. Dean's List recipient. Participated in St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic Preceptorship and various volunteer activities.

Studied core nursing principles and practices. Completed coursework in patient care, pharmacology, and medical ethics.