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Ash Rai

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Always had this vision to create a difference in the community, especially regarding health care and research. Thus, did a medical internship, and study abroad program to understand broader communities advocating quality and equal access to healthcare. Very passionate about research and have various experiences working on it with well-trained experts to publish in scholarly journals. Well-knowledgeable about research techniques/methods that can potentially be useful for the research.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wayfinder (volunteer) in Emergency Department

UC Health
07.2022 - Current


  • Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
  • Developed strong communication skills to convey messages.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
  • Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.

Caregiver

Liberty Home Care
11.2021 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.

Student

Atlantis
06.2024 - 08.2024


Get firsthand knowledge of global healthcare

Build connection with different healthcare specialist and got an opportunities to be part of an incredible alumni network

Received clinical shadowing opportunity for over 80+ hours to observe various surgical procedures to have broader healthcare exposure, which I could not in U.S




Medical Research Intern

Global Health Leader
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Embarked on a journey of exploration, discovery, and knowledge creation
  • Received valuable opportunities to expand research skills and a meaningful impact in the chosen area of study
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Facilitated communication between research teams, leading to better coordination of efforts and shared insights.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform and support ongoing studies.
  • Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations
  • Contributing to advancements in disease diagnostics/analysis and provide new insight into such case
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams like doctors and medical experts to achieve project goals and milestones.
  • Prepared scholarly manuscripts and final study reports to communicate our research to the broader scientific community.

Regular Employee

SR Original
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Enhanced production of product to exceed goals.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Mentor Volunteer

Interact Club / National Honor Society
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Applied superior negotiation, communication, and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
  • Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving, and good judgment.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests, and characteristics of different students.
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Supported individuals underprivileged children to help develop communication, social, and daily living skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado Denver

Skills

  • P>Data analysis, Data collection, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, good communication and coordination skills
  • P>Multilingual: speaks Nepali, English, and partial Hindi
  • P>Knowledgeable about Research Techniques/methods and have a good foundation in writing scientific reviews, proposals, and summarizing the scientific literature
  • Very knowledgeable about ethics

Certification

  • Interact club

  • National Honor society

  • Certificate for personal care worker Training on: Infection Control, HIPPA, Behavior Management for the ill and Cognitive client, abuse & Neglect, Patients’ Rights, and Emergency Preparedness

Timeline

Student

Atlantis
06.2024 - 08.2024

Medical Research Intern

Global Health Leader
08.2023 - 10.2023

Wayfinder (volunteer) in Emergency Department

UC Health
07.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Liberty Home Care
11.2021 - Current

Regular Employee

SR Original
06.2017 - 08.2017

Mentor Volunteer

Interact Club / National Honor Society
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado Denver
Ash Rai