Kila Fridenvalds

Participate in realistic patient simulations for healthcare trainees, providing consistent histories and behavioral cues to support accurate assessment and diagnostic practice. Collaborate with faculty and students across nursing and medical simulations, adjusting responses in real time to meet learning objectives and scenario requirements. Deliver structured verbal feedback on student communication, bedside manner, and professionalism, contributing to improved clinical skills and confidence.

Clinical Simulation Patient at University of San Diego Nursing School (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Participate in realistic patient simulations for healthcare trainees, providing consistent histories and behavioral cues to support accurate assessment and diagnostic practice.
• Collaborate with faculty and students across nursing and medical simulations, adjusting responses in real time to meet learning objectives and scenario requirements.
• Deliver structured verbal feedback on student communication, bedside manner, and professionalism, contributing to improved clinical skills and confidence.

Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Researcher at USD Department of Chemistry (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Conduct research synthesizing deep-blue florescent analogs of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
• Perform multi-step organic synthesis, optimize reaction conditions, run NMR experiments, interpret spectral data, and calculate regent amounts and yields.
• Strengthen precision, safety, documentation, and sterile technique.

Clinical Observer at Dental Clinical Observation (2024-11 – 2026-01)

• Observed comprehensive patient care across five dental clinics, including orthodontic and pediatric specialty practices, gaining insight into diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural workflows.
• Analyzed dentist-patient interactions and behavior management techniques, particularly in pediatric and orthodontic settings, to understand effective education, comfort, and trust-building strategies.
• Shadowed providers and clinical teams to learn infection control protocols, chairside coordination, and practice operations within diverse dental environments.

Shift Lead at Cold Stone Creamery (2022-04 – 2025-08)

• Led supervised a high-volume shift team, ensuring smooth operations during peak hours and consistently meeting daily sales and service targets.
• Delivered personalized customer experiences by managing orders, resolving concerns in real time, and training staff on service standards, resulting in repeat customers and positive in-store feedback.
• Managed cash handling, inventory restocking, and opening/closing procedures while maintaining strict food-safety standards, reducing errors and keeping shifts on schedule.

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience – University of San Diego (2023-08 – 2027-05)