Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education Awards
Summary Of Skills Activities
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Athena Pandya

Riverside,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Evidence of experience providing quality patient care and administrative services. Well rounded individual with experience in a multitude of different settings. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cope Health Scholars

Riverside Community Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Volunteer opportunity
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Gained valuable insight into the workings of various hospital departments through rotational assignments within the program.
  • Developed strong teamwork capabilities by collaborating with fellow Health Scholars on group projects aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, to give to healthcare staff
  • Assisted nursing staff in the delivery of quality care for diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction.

Child's Life Volunteer

Project Sunshine
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Volunteer Opportunity
  • Played games/talked to children in need to improve mental health.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in difficult situations.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Food Bank

Feeding America Riverside
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Volunteer Opportunity
  • Promoted resource sustainability by monitoring expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
  • Collected donations from local organizations, businesses and residents to increase supplies and meet demand.
  • Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
  • Participated in packing meal kits for those of low income/elderly.

Infection Control Student Intern

O'Connor Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Learned how to limit the spread of infectious diseases and the importance of hand hygiene
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Performed audits on foley catheters to prevent CAUTIs (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) and ensured all healthcare professionals performed adequate hand hygiene

Fundraising

Women's Club Soccer
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Lead by taking orders and making sure all customers were satisfied.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Feeding the Homeless

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Volunteer Opportunity
  • Prepared food for the homeless and less fortunate
  • Gave necessities such as toothbrushes or soap as well as food.
  • One of the main Spanish interpreters for those who did not speak English.

Food Service Worker

Yalla Mediterranean
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Prepared and served food to customers
  • Made certain that the work area was clean and food was to customer satisfaction
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.

Education

2020 Washington High School Valedictorian

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Focused and committed student dedicated to lifelong learning
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Effective Collaborator

Education Awards

  • Washington High School, 2020, Valedictorian
  • UCR Honors Program

Summary Of Skills Activities

  • Focused, committed student dedicated to lifelong learning
  • Effective collaborator
  • Strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Infection Prevention- Hand Hygiene and Foley Catheter Audits

Volunteer Experience

  • University of California Riverside Women's Club Soccer, Fundraiser Volunteering, 03/2022, 05/2023, Participated in organized fundraisers selling food to students almost once a week. Lead by taking orders and making sure all customers were satisfied.
  • Holy Spirit Church, Feeding the Homeless, 07/2022, Prepared food for the homeless and less fortunate. Gave necessities such as toothbrushes or soap as well as food. Was one of the main Spanish interpreters for those who did not speak English.
  • Food Bank Riverside, 04/2023, Participated in organizing food for the less fortunate. Audited food to make sure it was of good quality. Participated in packing meal kits for those of low income/elderly.
  • Project Sunshine, 04/2023, 06/2023, Assisted in bringing up children's mental health by making toys for them and sending them to different hospitals. Volunteered at Kaiser Fontana and played games/talked to children in need to cheer them up.
  • Cope Health Scholars, 05/2023, 02/2024, Volunteered at Riverside Community Hospital and assisted in making the patient experience better. Rounded on patients to make sure they had everything necessary such as food/water, assisted them if they needed to go to the bathroom, and made sure they were comfortable overall. Helped nurses/CNAs (certified nursing assistants) with tasks such as changing the bed, cleaning the patient, taking vitals, taking specimens to the lab, etc.
  • University of California Riverside Women's Club Soccer, President/Coach, 06/2023, 06/2024, Facilitate all games/league necessities and transportation for the team. Coordinate with other teams and the school to set up scrimmages. Coordinate with the Student Recreation Center. Help treasurer and ensure we get funding, help run/set up fundraisers. Help create/set up drills and ensure players are on task. Facilitate a positive environment where players feel safe and where they can learn, grow, and become better soccer players.

Certification

Timeline

Cope Health Scholars

Riverside Community Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024

Child's Life Volunteer

Project Sunshine
04.2023 - 06.2023

Food Bank

Feeding America Riverside
04.2023 - 04.2023

Feeding the Homeless

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
07.2022 - 07.2022

Infection Control Student Intern

O'Connor Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022

Fundraising

Women's Club Soccer
03.2022 - 05.2023

Food Service Worker

Yalla Mediterranean
06.2020 - 09.2020

2020 Washington High School Valedictorian

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside
Athena Pandya