Natalia Corrales

Gilbert, AZ 85233｜(928) 246-3192｜nataliacorrales@arizona.edu

EDUCATION:
The University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) June 2018 - May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor: Microbiology｜Cumulative GPA: 3.5

CLINICAL & MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:

Medical/Surgical Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 50 hours
Mental Health Banner Behavioral Health Hospital-Scottsdale 40 hours
Pediatrics Banner Desert Medical Center/Cardon Children's Medical Center 20 hours
OBGYN Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 30 hours
Critical Care Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 60 hours
Transition to Professional Practice Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 144 hours
Community Health 90 hours
Well Adult 70.5 hours
Well Child 26 hours

WORK EXPERIENCE:
The University of Arizona: College of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Tucson, AZ)
Undergraduate Research Student at Vedantam Laboratory June 2021- December 2021
- Designed and conducted multiple experiments to better understand Clostridioides difficile and kidney
stone pathology.
- Managed the use of various chemicals, pathogens, and equipment to prevent contamination while safely
engaging in experimentation.
- Clearly presented experiment rationale and results to lab peers and superiors to hypothesize possible
alterations or future directions.
Undergraduate Research Student at Viswanathan Laboratory September 2020 - June 2021
- Collaborated with experienced microbiologists to experiment on Clostridium scindens in order to better
understand its role in necrotizing enterocolitis.
- Practiced biosafety level two laboratory etiquette to prevent contamination and exposure to pathogens or
dangerous chemicals.
- Developed knowledge of basic clinical lab techniques, such use of an anaerobic chamber, polymerase
chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and bacterial cultivation.

RISE Services Inc. (Yuma, Az)

Direct Support Professional July 2019 - August 2021
- Developed therapeutic communication techniques to ensure understanding between myself and nonverbal
patients in order to best communicate needs and experiences.
- Supported and advocated for disabled patients in Yuma County by maintaining a safe environment and
assessing the efficiency of support.
- Developed individual plans of care for the completion of activities of daily living.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) November 2021 – November 2023