Apala Vaishnav
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Looking to assist in research to enhance my experience, specifically in pediatrics, dermatology, and cardiology. Focused on pursuing publications, posters, and conference visits to expand my knowledge on the medical specialities, as well as to build connections and strengthen communication skills in the field of medicine. Would love to acquire some mentorship to pursue my goals of an aspiring future physician.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
Pinnacle Dermatology
Livonia, MI
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in patient intake and summarized the visit after visit was over
- Educated patients on treatments, medications, and post-treatment care
- Assisted the physician in procedures, such as excisions and biopsies
- Adhered to HIPPA policies and executed proper safeguarding of confidential patient information
- Took document of patient notes during encounters
- Made certain that medical instruments and equipment were sterilized and properly packed
- Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments for surgical interventions
- Properly prepared lidocaine injections as needed
- Assisted in post-excision wound care
- Collected and labeled lab specimens
- Executed proper patient care, adjusting to the patients' moods as needed
Research Volunteer
Dr. Badr's Clinical Sleep Medicine Lab
Detroit, MI
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in inputing patient data onto the RedCap software
- Shadowed the RA's in patient encounters and interviews to collect data from clinical research trials
- Ensured HIPPA policies with patient data, as well as compliance with safety protocols
- Prepared a published manuscript on the effects of AHI disparities in the Detroit population, which is published into the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine as well as PubMed
- Analyzed experimental data, such as the patterns of the rhythms of sleep
- Took part in research meetings and produced research questions
Education
DO - Osteopathic Medicine
Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Knoxville, TN05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical research
- Data analysis
- Medical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable
- Direct patient care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Communicating with patient families
- Suture removal
- EMR / EHR
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
Classical Dance, 2010-2020
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
Pinnacle Dermatology
09.2023 - 06.2024
Research Volunteer
Dr. Badr's Clinical Sleep Medicine Lab
01.2022 - 06.2024
DO - Osteopathic Medicine
Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University