Alina Ahmed
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Aspiring Physician Assistant
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
CHOC Children's & Providence St. Joseph Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Accompany provider into patient evaluation and document all aspects of encounter into medical charting software
- Collaborate and relay information from ED staff to PAs and physicians in both main and rapid evaluation zones of department
- Transcribe laboratory interpretations, imaging study impressions, and medical decision making
- Inquire about patient improvement following administration of medication
- Assist with comforting children and obtaining tools during PA procedures
- Assigned at both a Pediatric Tier 1 Trauma Center and adult emergency department serving both underrepresented and diverse aging populations
Medical Assistant and Scrub Technician
Paik Vascular and Vein Center
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct and document patient intake including vital signs
- Ensure sterility and set up equipment to prepare the operating room
- First assist surgeon with passing tools during vascular procedures such as angioplasties and venous ablations
Medical Support Team Member
Evolve EMS
10.2025 - Current
- Provide ice pack, hydration, and food for management and recovery
- Triage participants and direct individuals requiring medical attention to appropriate medical personnel
- Assist medical staff during emergent situations
Medical Assistant Intern
Joshua Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Served diverse aging and underrepresented populations in a primary care setting
- Administered blood glucose tests, conducted urine tests, and acquired electrocardiograms
- Obtained and recorded patient intake and vital signs into medical record
- Verified details with insurance company and distributed referral information
- Managed phone inquiries and scheduled appointments as needed
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeConnect
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assigned at a medically underserved area
- Accompanied providers to patient evaluation and transcribed all details of patient encounter
- Interpreted labs and medical decision making which was later reviewed and signed off by physicians
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA03-2024
Skills
- EPIC, Cerner, Athena, and EClinicalWorks expertise
- Medical Terminology
- 89 WPM Typing Accuracy
- Cross-cultural communication in Urdu, Hindi, & Spanish
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2025–2027
ID: 28F954E
- Stop the Bleed 2023–2025
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED 2022–2024
ID 225412241427
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 2020–2022
ID 009EGS4
Publications
- Ahmed, Alina & Babeshkov, Adam. (2024). Exploring the World by Touch: Guidance in Bimanual Haptic Search. UC Riverside Undergraduate Research Journal. 18. 10.5070/RJ5.20765.
Research Experience
Lab for Cognition and Action at UC Riverside
January 2023 – June 2024
- Used behavioral and computational methods to explore how individuals control and plan body movements
- Examined and recorded participant data involving reaching and grasping of objects
- Analyzed and presented data using MatLab software
- Organized and led quarterly team presentations
Leadership
President, Pre-PA Mentor, Vice President, and Treasurer at Physician Associates of Tomorrow (PAT)
University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA
June 2022 - June 2024
- Organized all meetings and events for pre-health students
- Contacted PAs for guest speaker events
- Created organization name change from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate
- Directed board members in all aspects of club duties
Secretary at Pakistani Students Association (PSA) and Beta Psi Omega (BPO)
University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA
September 2022 - June 2024
- Documented all meeting minutes
- Sent update emails to advisor
- Managed social media accounts and email communication
- Obtained pictures and videos for social media posts
Community Service
Committee Member & Organizer
Pakistani American Forum – Merit Grants for Young Women in Pakistan | South Pasadena, CA
March 2018 – Present
- Implement innovative fundraising strategies, including matching gifts and mobile QR code donations, to increase donor engagement and contributions
- Assist with event coordination, guest check-in, and on-site fund collection
- Educate attendees on the organization's mission to expand educational access for underprivileged young women in Pakistan
- Gain experience of global social justice issues, including gender inequity and barriers in education
Volunteer & Organizer
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Pakistan (U.S. Chapter) | Los Angeles, CA
September 2019 – Present
- Support international cancer care fundraising through event planning, coordination, and community outreach
- Manage guest registration, donation collection, and attendee engagement at fundraising events
- Promote awareness of the hospital's mission to provide free cancer care to economically disadvantaged patients in Pakistan
- Gain experience in nonprofit healthcare advocacy and the role of philanthropy in public health
Assistant Swim Coach & Instructor
Cerritos Aquatics Club | Cerritos, CA
March 2024 – December 2024
- Offered individualized feedback to swimmers during practice, focusing on refining their strokes, turns, and starts to enhance overall technique and performance
- Instructed swimmers on proper breathing techniques, body positioning, and how to improve form in the water
Volunteer | PERIOD. The Menstrual Movement
University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA
November 2022 – March 2023
- Supported a student-led organization dedicated to destigmatizing menstruation and addressing period poverty in underserved communities
- Assembled and distributed menstrual care packages containing hygiene products sufficient for one full menstrual cycle
- Included empowerment messages to promote confidence and women’s health education
Volunteer | Student Homeless Aid Relief Project (SHARP)
University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA
April 2023 – November 2023
- Participated in community outreach efforts to provide food, clothing, and hygiene supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Inland Empire
- Prepared and assembled meals (PB&J sandwiches) and donated essential supplies such as toilet paper for distribution at outreach events
- Assisted in improving access to basic necessities for underserved populations
Timeline
Medical Support Team Member
Evolve EMS
10.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant and Scrub Technician
Paik Vascular and Vein Center
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant Intern
Joshua Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
CHOC Children's & Providence St. Joseph Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeConnect
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Riverside