Gurkamal Singh Grewal
Summary
Detail-oriented Pre-med neuroscience graduate with experience in orthopedic surgery research and clinical anesthesia pain management. Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline data collection. Demonstrated expertise in research principles, regulatory compliance, and documentation through laboratory and clinical exposure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant, Anesthesia Pain Department
Endeavor Health - Swedish Hospital
Chicago, USA
02.2025 - Current
- Performed patient intake, including vitals, medication reconciliation, and pain assessments to support effective patient care
- Educate patients on procedures and discharge instructions
- Coordinated workflow among clinical staff to streamline patient processing
- Document encounters in EMR
- Prepared sterile fields and ensured compliance with safety standards for procedures
Orthopedic Surgery Research Assistant - Oh Lab
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, USA
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Designed and executed lab experiments in orthopedic research, including tissue analysis, biomaterials testing, and molecular assays, ensuring precision and reproducibility in data collection
- Developed protocols for processing and analyzing biological specimens to investigate biomechanical properties and efficacy of novel treatments
- Established comprehensive training program for new lab members on essential wet lab techniques, improving onboarding experience and research capabilities
- Coordinated inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety protocols to support efficient, high-quality experimental workflows
EMT-Basic
Superior Ambulance
Elmhurst, USA
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Executed medical interventions and ensured equipment readiness for optimal performance
- Provided emergency medical care and coordinated timely patient transport
- Operated medical equipment and monitored vital signs during transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Cellular & Molecular)
DePaul University
Chicago, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Washington
Seattle, WA12-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Sterile technique
- EMR documentation
- PPE use
- Research
- Excel
- Python
- MATLAB
- LabVIEW
- SolidWorks
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
Toy Run Chicago, Chicago, IL, Founder & Executive Board Member 10/01/18-Present
Founded nonprofit serving 100+ families annually, Organized large-scale charity events (200+ attendees), Secured partnerships and led volunteer teams
Certification
- NREMT (EMT-B)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Soccer
- Travel
- Culinary exploration
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Anesthesia Pain Department
Endeavor Health - Swedish Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Orthopedic Surgery Research Assistant - Oh Lab
Rush University Medical Center
12.2023 - 02.2025
EMT-Basic
Superior Ambulance
04.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Cellular & Molecular)
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Washington