Jessica Daggett
Salinas
Summary
Dynamic Family Medicine Chief Resident, graduating in June 2026, recognized for a steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care and effective management of diverse medical conditions. Proven collaborator within multidisciplinary teams, showcasing adaptability in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Strong emphasis on patient communication and clinical decision-making prioritizes a holistic approach to treatment and care. Passionate about fostering positive patient outcomes and enhancing the overall healthcare experience, particularly in maternal-infant care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Tutor
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Taught anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biology at the college level
- Helped students prepare for MCAT with individualized learning plans
- Edited personal statements
- 2 students successfully accepted into medical school within current application cycle
Medical Student Tutor
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Led system reviews for first year medical students
- Demonstrated test taking strategies for multiple choice questions
Quality Control Chemist III
Inova Diagnostics
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Maintained cGMP/GLP data, records, and practices during product testing
- Tested in-process, final, and real-time stability products to meet FDA requirements according to ISO 13485
- Initiated and closed OOS (out-of-specification investigations) and NCRs (non-conformance reports)
- Corrected house specifications and submitted for ECOs (engineer/electronic change orders)
- Wrote and reviewed reports for regulatory submissions for international sales
- Trained incoming personnel on relevant SOPs and work instructions
Medical Biller
Advanced Diabetes Supply
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Entered changes for specialty diabetic supplies
- Verified insurance benefits and obtained required authorizations
- Resolved outstanding claims
Medical Assistant
Pingfeng Du, MD, Cardiology
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Measured patient vital signs
- Scheduled patients on multiple provider’s schedules
Student Researcher
UCSD Dept. of Biology
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Researched the effects of chronic viremia on innate immune responses in a LCMV system
- Analyzed data and presented findings during weekly lab meetings
- Performed flow cytometry using murine and human blood samples
- Processed whole blood to obtain dendritic cells
Laboratory Assistant
Aroian Lab
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Readied SDS-PAGE gels for electrophoresis
- Assisted with bacterial plate streaking
- Prepared sterile media, agar plates, and instruments
Education
Family Medicine Resident -
Natividad Medical Center
SalinasD.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Las Cruces, NM05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Healthcare and Social Issues
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA09.2013
Skills
- Training and mentoring medical learners
- Curriculum development for medical education
- Practice patient centered evidence based medicine
- Full spectrum Family Medicine Trained
- Inpatient
- Outpatient procedures: skin biopsies, joint injections, point of care ultrasound
- Addiction medicine
- Vaginal Deliveries 100
- Gynecology procedures: IUD removal and insertion, colposcopy, EMB
- Comprehensive abortion care knowledge
Health and Wellness Club
- Vice President (June 2020-June 2021)
- Headed fitness events and competitions
- Paint night instructor for fundraiser
- Guided local hikes
Protect New Mexico
- April 2020-June 2021
- PPE delivery
- Delivered 3,000 KN95 masks to Native American reservations which were suffering from the highest COVID deaths nationwide
- Communicated with tribal members on needed supplies during COVID pandemic
- Produced hand sanitizer and hand sewn face masks for local elementary schools
Leadership Experience
- Chief Resident (April 2025-June 2026)
- Taught other residents how to use EMR: Epic and Meditech
- Acted as a liaison between residents, faculty, and hospital staff
- Created a job description for chief resident position
- Resident Scheduler (June 2023-June 2025)
- Created and input weekend and holiday resident schedules
- Split the 24 hour call into 12 hour shifts as requested by co-residents
- Familiarity with TigerConnect scheduling and Amion scheduling systems
Latino Medical Student Association
- Events Coordinator (June 2020-June 2021)
- Hosted Dia de Los Muertos cultural education event
- Instructed medical spanish lessons
- Coached pre-med Latinx students on how to apply to medical school
Interests
Acrylic painting, Dog fostering and behavior training, Latin dancing
Awards
2020 Medical Student Research Day 1st Place Presentation: Clinical Sciences and OMT Research, 2022 Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Health Care Award for Crisis Response: ProtectNM, Silver TOUCH (Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health) Volunteer Hours Award 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Student Tutor
07.2020 - 05.2021
Varsity Tutor
04.2020 - 07.2023
Quality Control Chemist III
Inova Diagnostics
04.2015 - 07.2019
Medical Biller
Advanced Diabetes Supply
07.2014 - 04.2015
Medical Assistant
Pingfeng Du, MD, Cardiology
10.2013 - 07.2014
Student Researcher
UCSD Dept. of Biology
09.2012 - 06.2013
Laboratory Assistant
Aroian Lab
03.2010 - 08.2012
Family Medicine Resident -
Natividad Medical Center
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Healthcare and Social Issues
University of California, San Diego