Amina Shehu
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Healthcare Administration graduate student with experience in hospital operations, workflow optimization, and cross-functional support. Currently interning with the Neurology Department at Westchester Medical Center, contributing to patient journey mapping, departmental planning, and process improvement. Brings a collaborative approach, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing effective, patient-centered healthcare systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Administration Intern
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Developed a detailed process map of the patient journey within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- Created reports summarizing data collected from various sources.
- Attended meetings related to healthcare administration and operations.
- Provided administrative support to department directors and staff members.
- Coordinated timelines, communications, and documentation for departmental projects.
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Co-Chair Patient Navigation
Brooklyn Free Clinic
Brooklyn, NY
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Led patient navigation initiatives and refferal process improvements.
- Supervised volunteers and maintained team performance goals
- Built partnerships to expand access for underserved populations
Team Lead - Special Project
Medrite (contracted to NYC Health + Hospitals)
New York, NY
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed daily operations and workflows at immigrant shelters
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented changes when required.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY08-2025
Bachelor of Radiography -
University of Maiduguri
Nigeria12-2022
Skills
- Healthcare operations
- Process improvement
- Project coordination
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- EMR systems (Epic)
- Patient navigation
- Workflow documentation
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Healthcare Administration Intern
Westchester Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Co-Chair Patient Navigation
Brooklyn Free Clinic
10.2024 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health
12.2023 - Current
Team Lead - Special Project
Medrite (contracted to NYC Health + Hospitals)
05.2023 - 07.2024
Master of Healthcare Administration -
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Bachelor of Radiography -
University of Maiduguri
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