Nadhi Rajendrakumar

Assisted hospital staff with front desk and patient support operations
Managed nurse station calls and helped direct visitors throughout the hospital
Developed communication and professionalism in a healthcare setting

Shadowed physicians and nurses across multiple medical specialties
Observed robotic-assisted surgeries and participated in patient rounds
Learned CPR and gained exposure to clinical healthcare environments

Managed hospital information desks and assisted patients with navigation
Helped direct patients and visitors to appropriate departments and rooms
Strengthened interpersonal and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Participated in a selective healthcare career exploration program
Shadowed pediatric healthcare professionals and allied health specialists
Engaged in team-building and hands-on clinical exposure activities

Participated in leadership workshops and scientific mentorship opportunities
Collaborated with peers to develop community outreach and fundraising initiatives
Explored biomedical research fields and professional networking opportunities

The Carsyn Neille Foundation empowers and strengthens families impacted by childhood cancer by creating supportive, like-minded communities. Holistically design sustainable, non-toxic spaces that enhance families' quality of life. Mission is to inspire, educate, and empower families, offering wellness solutions and promoting sustainable, non-toxic living environments.

Contributed to robot coding and mechanical development on a competitive robotics team
Participated in STEM outreach and community education activities
Competed at state and national robotics competitions

Mentored elementary students in robotics design, coding, and engineering concepts
Guided teams in preparation for robotics competitions
Helped students develop teamwork and problem-solving skills

Independent Researcher — Heart Rate Recovery in Athletes vs. Non-Athletes
Conducted a comparative study analyzing cardiovascular recovery rates in athletes and non-athletes
Collected and interpreted quantitative physiological data
Authored and presented a scientific research paper

Independent Researcher — Effects of pH and Light on Red Dye 40 in Commercial Drinks
Investigated how environmental conditions affect Red Dye 40 stability in beverages
Designed controlled experiments and analyzed experimental data
Created a scientific poster presentation and a formal research paper

Independent Researcher — Serratia marcescens vs. E. coli K-12 Competition
Studied bacterial competition in varying simulated gut environments
Cultured microorganisms and analyzed the environmental effects on bacterial growth
Wrote a scientific paper detailing methods, results, and conclusions

President — HOSA Chapter
Led chapter meetings, events, and organizational planning
Coordinated with advisors and student members to manage chapter activities
Supported competition preparation and chapter engagement initiatives

Treasurer — HOSA Biosciences and Medicine Academy Chapter
Managed chapter finances, budgeting, and fundraiser deposits
Assisted in organizing fundraising and chapter activities
Maintained accurate financial records for the organization