Anish Gaddam

• Assisted in transporting wheelchair veteran patients across departments in hospital as well as providing directions and consultation for hospital resources
• Greeted and conversated with incoming patients when entering the lobby
• Fostered cross-border cooperation by participating in regional conferences and meetings.

• Supported course instructors in developing engaging curriculums by providing feedback on student comprehension and progress.
• Improved student course grades through tailored one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling individuals.
• Encouraged peer collaboration by facilitating group study sessions and discussions in class, to create a supportive learning environment.
• Offered targeted review sessions focused on high-yield topics and areas of difficulty prior to exams.
• Explained personal tips/strategies when encountering quiz/test questions to help enhance problem-solving skills of students.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments and projects, helping students improve their writing skills and grasp of course content.
• Met with faculty member after lecture to discuss course content and progress as well as my own suggestions to further enhance the learning experience for the students.

• Duties involved community outreach, light search-and-rescue, and responses to household/building complex disasters and terrorist/criminal threats.
• Trained to respond in search-and-rescue, building evacuation protocols, fire extinguishers, head-to-toe assessments, basic first aid, and active shooter situations.
• Involved in local community events (i.e. Christmas in July, Back-to-School backpack giveaways, Shop with the Sheriff, etc.)
• Prior to entering wrecked houses for search-and-rescue missions, coordinated with co-responders to determine if household was safe to enter and helped sketch out rescue plans on paper (i.e. entry approach, role assignments, etc.)
• Maintained a level of carefulness, precision, and communication with injured building victims when performing head-to-toe assessment and applied the appropriate bandages depending on the location and severity of injury

• Regular duties involve personal care, companionship, physical transportation, and exercising with clients.
• Met the needs of all clients from a personalized approach, employing trial-and-error to find which methods would work best.
• Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
• Made a constant effort to incorporate some form of outdoor physical activity (i.e. walking) to build healthier habits for clients.
• Initiated conversations with clients regarding their day, weekend plans, favorite activities, etc. to help build good rapport and trust with the client
• Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, walking, stretching, massaging, and positioning techniques.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
• Laundered items, changed sheets, made bed, disinfected tables and objects to maintain a clean living environment
• Regularly asked clients how they were feeling during walks or mobility exercises and adjusted accordingly if they felt pain, soreness, and/or fatigue
• Monitored health status of clients to report changes and/or unusual occurrences on a personal journal and later communicated this with medical personnel in the care facility and family members.
• Debriefed clients at end of shift regarding observed changes in their health (i.e. body temperature, blood pressure, oxygen levels, overall energy, etc.) to help increase their own self-awareness of their bodily sensations and habits.

• Dante F. Vacca, M.D. - Neurosurgery; Sierra Neurosurgery Group (March 2023 - November 2023)
• James R. Rappaport, M.D. - Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Sierra Regional Spine Institute (May 2023 - June 2023)
• Joseph L. Williams, M.D. - Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Sierra Regional Spine Institute (August 2023 - Present)

• Actively responded to structure and wildland terrestrial fires across rural northern Nevada
• Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures. Trained in structure fires, hose packs, mobile attacks, and fire tender operations.
• Improved crew safety through hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
• Contributed to firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
• Promoted public awareness of wildfire dangers by participating in community outreach programs and events, like the Green Waste Collections program throughout the winter season.
• Coordinated and discussed plan with station crew prior to incident, ensuring a safe and structured approach.
• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
• Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition during monthly trainings.

• As part of the disaster action team (DAT) of the Northern Nevada chapter, duties involved being on-scene in the aftermath of house fires across urban and rural parts of northern Nevada and providing emotional and financial support to affected individuals and family members
• Initially began as a DAT trainee, then promoted as a DAT Service Associate, and recently became one of eight DAT Supervisors/Managers in the Northern Nevada Red Cross Chapter
• Met with family members in the aftermath of house fires and provided the support they needed in a timely manner. Maintained a level of patience, understanding, and thoughtfulness when conversing with clients on-scene and providing them with the right resources and support services that they needed
• Communicated with firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics on-scene to discuss recovery plans for clients affected in single or multi-family fires.
• Provided blankets and comfort kits for all clients.
• Offered and explained additional non-profit resources client could utilize for help with lost clothing, food, etc.
• Participated in trainings for incoming trainees to enhance team member development, learning, and involvement.
• Educated new trainees on-scene by guiding them through the digital client intake process for affected family members in order to receive financial support and other medical, mental, and spiritual services offered by the Red Cross.

• Assisted surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical assistants, and nurses with pre-operational needs.
• Organized and disinfected operating rooms prior to and after subsequent cases.
• Regularly washed hands and maintained level of carefulness when maneuvering inside live operating room.
• Asked OR staff prior to every operation if anything else was needed on their part.
• Set up anesthesia circuits, EKG monitors on patients, operating bed, and sterile utensil tables for surgical assistants.
• Regularly transported patients from operating bed to gurneys post-surgery.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, resulting in a more streamlined workflow.

• Improved sexual assault/rape victim support services by establishing a strong rapport and providing emotional assistance to victims.
• Met with clients at designated location to file a victim of crime report alongside a registered nurse and explained the process of the filing the report as well as alternative options if they were not comfortable with it at that moment in time.
• Actively listened and maintained eye contact with victims when they were describing their stories.
• Promoted positive self-talk and assurances for clients who had the tendency to blame themselves after being the subject of rape/sexual harassment.
• Developed effective safety plans for at-risk individuals, addressing specific needs while prioritizing their wellbeing.
• Determined referral processes to relevant organizations for victims, facilitating timely access to necessary medical, financial, or therapeutic resources.
• Provided emotional support and encouragement to sexual assault victims during examination/investigation processes
• Helped victims fill out paperwork when filing a case report and providing them with appropriate information such as the time process, their rights, privacy, and options

Notterpek Lab; Lucia Notterpek, Ph.D. (January 2022 - March 2023)

• Lab was dedicated towards understanding more about the mechanisms involved in peripheral neuropathies via animal models and promoting the longevity of healthy myelin from demyelinating disorders
• Performed a variety of experimental procedures namely polymerase chain reactions (PCR), genotyping, Western blotting, and immunostaining from mouse samples.
• Performed data collection on certain experiments and provided help for other lab members with their experiments.
• Performed lab chores like cleaning glassware, bottles, dispensing used pipette tips, filling new pipette tips boxes, and disinfecting lab tables following an experiment to ensure a clean working environment.
• Recorded lab data, observations, and personal mistakes on a journal to review and keep track of personal progress

Murray Lab; Nicholas Murray, Ph.D. (September 2021 - November 2021)

• Clinical laboratory that was interested in studying neurophysiological mechanisms involved in sports concussions and other head-related injuries
• Performed experiments like VOMS, tandem-gait, and BESS on incoming patients
• Educated and exemplified to incoming patients how to perform certain tasks involving visual-motor activity or vestibular balance tasks

• Processed prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
• Performed COVID-19 swab tests on children and adults who were traveling cross country
• Assisted pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
• Monitored prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
• Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients' profiles before dispensing.
• Checked in individuals for flu-shots by taking down temperatures, blood pressures, and insurance information.
• Engaged in welcoming conversations with patients checking in for vaccination/flu-shot appointments.