Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research- Second Author & Scientific Journal Manuscript
Certification
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Khushi Patel

University Of South Florida

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contributing Researcher

Second Author & Scientific Journal Manuscript
01.2025 - Current
  • Working Title: Investigating Birth Control Options for Individuals with Preeclampsia
  • Serving as second author on a collaborative research manuscript focused on safe and effective contraceptive options for individuals with a history of preeclampsia.
  • Conducting in-depth literature review and assisting with the development of clinical recommendations tailored to hypertensive pregnancy-related conditions.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to structure the manuscript for submission to ScienceDirect.
  • Actively contributing to the writing, data interpretation, and scientific framing of the project with the goal of peer-reviewed publication.

Medical Assistant

Brandon Pain Clinic
01.2024 - Current
  • Perform patient intake including vital signs, blood pressure assessments, and pain localization for individuals with acute and chronic pain conditions
  • Document comprehensive medical histories and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient charts in compliance with HIPAA and clinic protocols
  • Facilitate prescription management, including electronic submission of medications and coordination with pharmacies
  • Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth communication and effective care delivery
  • Verify and manage insurance documentation to support treatment approvals and streamline patient access to care

Kellsie’s Hope Foundation

Volunteer Work & Advocate
01.2019 - Current
  • Raised $5,000 to support children with relapsing cancer through Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Sewed and donated 100+ Disney-themed port pillows and pillowcases for pediatric cancer patients
  • Awarded state recognition for community initiative: Stitchin’ Up Comfort
  • Led awareness campaigns promoting pediatric cancer support and family resources

Member

Pre-Anesthesia Assistant Club
01.2023 - Current
  • Advocate for the anesthesia assistant career path to interested students
  • Participated in a tour at NOVA, where I learned intubation and arterial line placement techniques
  • Engaged in volunteering projects, such as creating cards for patients at rehab centers and military personnel

Volunteer

Red Cross
01.2023 - Current
  • Presented on hurricane preparedness, educating numerous students and leading multiple live Zoom meetings on the importance of preparedness
  • Organized and facilitated practice meetings with co-presenters
  • Demonstrated adaptability by taking over presentations when co-presenters faced emergencies or were absent

Virtual Shadowing Program Ambassador

MediGators
01.2022 - Current
  • Ambassador for Medi-futures to help aspiring health students to intake knowledge of different career paths and find their very own potential career path
  • Developed and administered quizzes to enhance student engagement and learning
  • Implemented marketing strategies for Medi Futures, utilizing platforms like Instagram to attract new members and promote organizational initiatives
  • Virtually shadowed several health professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and physician assistants

Observer

Aspen Dental
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed various dental specialties, including general dentistry, orthodontics, dental hygienist and oral surgeon
  • This experience included procedures such as root canals, extractions, fillings, denture placements, and the denture crafting process
  • Interacting with patients allowed me not only to comprehend these procedures, but also to appreciate their enduring positive outcomes

Shadow

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Shadowed and assisted various positions as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, and Speech therapist

Junior Ambassador

Goodwill
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Book drive
  • Donation drive
  • Canned food drive
  • Trash collection
  • Greeting Cards
  • Sewing 96 pillowcases for the Goodwill resident homes

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Collecting hygiene products and giving them as donations to the families of children who are in the hospital

Volunteer

Meals on Wheels
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Packaging meals to the elderly with low income
  • Managing and organizing the thrift store

Education

Health Science - Biological and Social/Behavioral Concentrations

UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL

Psychology -

UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL

High school -

Winter Haven high school
Winter Haven

Skills

  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Adaptability and organization
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Self-motivation

Research- Second Author & Scientific Journal Manuscript

  • Working Title: Investigating Birth Control Options for Individuals with Preeclampsia
  • Serving as second author on a collaborative research manuscript focused on safe and effective contraceptive options for individuals with a history of preeclampsia.
  • Conducting in-depth literature review and assisting with the development of clinical recommendations tailored to hypertensive pregnancy-related conditions.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to structure the manuscript for submission to ScienceDirect.
  • Actively contributing to the writing, data interpretation, and scientific framing of the project with the goal of peer-reviewed publication.

Certification

· Adobe Certification

· Stop the Bleed Certified

· COVID 19 Contract tracing certified by John Hopkins

· Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

· CPR Certified

· Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Accomplishments

· AICE Cambridge Diploma

· Top 10 Percent throughout high school

· Awarded most community service in high school: 1017

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading and yoga
  • Indian classical music (Tabla, Veena)
  • Dance
  • I am passionate about patient-centered care, health equity, and advancing medical knowledge through hands-on clinical work, impactful community service, and research focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Timeline

Contributing Researcher

Second Author & Scientific Journal Manuscript
01.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Brandon Pain Clinic
01.2024 - Current

Member

Pre-Anesthesia Assistant Club
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Red Cross
01.2023 - Current

Observer

Aspen Dental
01.2023 - 12.2023

Virtual Shadowing Program Ambassador

MediGators
01.2022 - Current

Shadow

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Ambassador

Goodwill
01.2021 - 12.2021

Kellsie’s Hope Foundation

Volunteer Work & Advocate
01.2019 - Current

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House
01.2019 - 12.2021

Volunteer

Meals on Wheels
01.2018 - 01.2020

Health Science - Biological and Social/Behavioral Concentrations

UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Psychology -

UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

High school -

Winter Haven high school
Khushi Patel