University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Illinois
01.2023 - Current
Gathered and organized information for research purposes regarding the advocacy for the access to healthcare in underrepresented communities
Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
Presented my ongoing work and advocated for this community at the Humanities Research Lab Showcase
Volunteer
Carle Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Assist the NICU staff with comforting the newborns, answering calls, and helping the families.
Assisted the Cardiopulmonary unit with their guidelines for Room Standardization
Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Bollywood Dance Team
Zindaa UIUC
02.2021 - Current
Assist the executive board as a treasurer and manager managing the financial resources ensuring growth
Perform various dance styles and maintain authenticity.
Commit choreography to memory and performed numbers with correct timing and aesthetic appeal.
Coordinate with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
Member
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) UIUC
02.2021 - Current
A pre-health professional society focused on academics, community, service, and philanthropy
Engage with students of common interests offering intellectual and professional development
Medical Assistant & Shadowing
Chicago Cardiology Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023
Shadowed the interventional cardiologist during in-patient office visits as well as outpatient procedures such as vein ablations
Take vitals, room patients, perform EKG's, chart via an EMR system, prep rooms, assist the physicians and help out with the general flow of the office
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Shadowing
Loyola Medicine Macneal Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Shadowed physicians from different specialties such as Pulmonary Critical Care to Interventional Cardiology in an in-patient and out-patient hospital setting
Acquired knowledge of the specific specialties from rounding in-patients in the ICU with the residents and attendings to observing the procedures performed in the Cath Lab
Researcher
Stanford Medicine- Anesthesia Summer Institute
07.2022 - 08.2022
Completed capstone project having received direct mentorship from attending physicians, ePatients, design-thinking experts, and medical students from Stanford University.
Presented the research with my group at the SASI program highlighting the Guidelines for Pain Communication and Validation in Chronic Disease Patients.
Inspired by the interviews with our ePatient, we designed an official protocol that addresses two main issues: (1) the initial check and admission of patients by nurses or other healthcare staff and (2) the primary assessment of the patient by both physicians and nurses
Internship Student
Stanford Medicine- Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute
07.2022 - 08.2022
Virtual Clinical Science, Technology and Medicine Summer Internship
Participated in a two-week medical internship with a broad overview of health care, framed within the perspective of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine
Formally presented my capstone project in co-production with Medicine X ePatient mentors to a panel of esteemed scholars
Advanced Clinical Skills Internship
Participated in a one-week in-person advanced clinical skills practice medical internship with continued exposure to intensive and rigorous skill practice
Acquired skills in advanced airway techniques such as video-assisted laryngoscopy, and fiberoptic intubation practice, EKG monitoring, intravenous access, interpretation of x-rays with Radiology 101
Participated in a team-based simulation where we worked together in teams to solve high-fidelity clinical scenarios using crisis resource management techniques and clues found during an unfolding crisis situation
Virtual Shadowing
WebShadowers
01.2021 - 08.2021
Participated in zoom calls with a variety of physicians to gain clinical exposure virtually and learn more about the specific specialty
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology and Spanish
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05.2024
Skills
Research
Attention to Detail
Complex Problem-Solving
Fast Learner
Talented Leader
Teamwork and Collaboration
Patient Care
First Aid and CPR
Hobbies
Singing: I enjoy expressing myself through music. This has enhanced my creativity and discipline skills.
Dancing: I have a passion for dancing and am part of a dance team, improving my coordination, rhythm, and stage presence. Dancing has also taught me the value of hard work and perseverance.
Painting: Painting allows me to explore my creative side and has cultivated my attention to detail, patience, and the ability to think outside the box.
Badminton: I love playing badminton, which helps me maintain a healthy lifestyle while fostering qualities like sportsmanship, strategic thinking, and physical fitness.
Organizing: My enthusiasm for organizing demonstrates my ability to manage time effectively, delegate tasks, and work in a structured and goal-oriented manner.
Certification
Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
Gujarati
Hindi
Timeline
Researcher
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Illinois
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Carle Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Shadowing
Loyola Medicine Macneal Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Researcher
Stanford Medicine- Anesthesia Summer Institute
07.2022 - 08.2022
Internship Student
Stanford Medicine- Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute
07.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant & Shadowing
Chicago Cardiology Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bollywood Dance Team
Zindaa UIUC
02.2021 - Current
Member
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) UIUC
02.2021 - Current
Virtual Shadowing
WebShadowers
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology and Spanish
Research Assistant at University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois Urbana, ChampaignResearch Assistant at University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign
Intern at Architectural Preservation, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIntern at Architectural Preservation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign