Nidhi Amipara
New Haven,CT
Summary
Master’s student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a strong foundation in human behavior, motivation, and research. Graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Psychology and experienced in using tools such as SPSS, RStudio, Microsoft Excel for data analysis and research.
Passionate about leveraging psychological principles and data-driven insights to enhance organizational performance, employee well-being, and evidence-based decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- The experiments were designed to investigate whether adults with neurotypical and neurodivergent brains grasp and produce different aspects of language in similar ways.
- Helped analyze and edit the participants' audio samples on a software called PRAAT.
- Attended weekly meetings to ensure timely completion of research objectives and help review the poster presentations made by postgraduate peers.
- Engaged in brainstorming sessions to come up with new research topics using available data.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Teaching Assistant for the Internship in Applied, School, and Community Psychology
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored and evaluated undergraduate interns during film didactics and clinical case conferences with a psychiatrist.
- Consistently communicated with RWJUH Psychiatrist and other TAs to foster a productive internship environment.
- Guided 20 interns with their research group projects through meetings and other online communication tools.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Psychiatry Intern
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed movie from a psychiatric perspective with a psychiatry liaison and discussed psychopathology of the fictional characters.
- Attended clinical case conferences with the psychiatry liaison and discussed the diagnosis of the patients through DSM-V criteria.
- Collaborated with other interns in research groups to analyze psychopathology in fictional characters and posted it on Fandom.
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed documentation in the EHR, recording diagnosis codes or procedures, including medical history, symptoms, treatments, and follow-up instructions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Helped OB/GYN practitioners with sending educational guides to the patient and addressing patient inquiries regarding appointments, pharmacy, and insurance coverage.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
Prior Authorization Specialist
Riverside Medical Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Inputting all patient data regarding claims and prior authorizations into system accurately.
- Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
- Tracked referral submission during facilitation of prior authorization issuance.
- Created and maintaining spreadsheets detailing medical procedures and insurance denials and approval.
- Fielded telephone inquiries on authorization details from plan members and medical staff.
- Researched denied claims and contacted insurance companies to resolve these issues.
Retail Sales Associate
Staples Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Cashiering, Customer support, creating displays, reporting sales to managers
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of New Haven
New05.2026
Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Rutgers University
05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Pivot Tables
- R programming
- Data Analysis
- Google Workspace
- Prediction models
- Business Analytics
- Epic Systems
- EMR/EHR
- SPSS
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Academic Projects
Abnormal Psychology Case Studies | September 2022 - December 2022
- Collaborated with a team to conduct weekly case studies on various mental disorders.
- Analyzed case studies and discussed findings with team members to understand symptoms, causes, and treatment options to answer related questions.
Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Mental Health
- The aim of this study was to investigate whether practicing mindfulness meditation can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and worry.
- Data was analyzed using SPSS.
Awards
QUINLAN For Best Predictor of 2023
Issued by Rutgers University - Department of Computer Science · May 2023
University of New Haven
Volunteer Experience
Open House Volunteer (Rutgers University - Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology ) | March 2023
- Engaged with newly admitted students, providing detailed information about classes, schedules, and general information regarding the university.
- Collaborated with university staff to ensure seamless coordination and execution of the open house event.
Research Assistant (Medfocus Research Group - The Power of the Patient Project ) | June 2021 - June 2023
- Created surveys for patients/providers using Qualtrics, planned strategies for encouraging people to take surveys, compiled reports, and interviewed patients.
- Prioritized projects and assignments assigned by mentor and leadership to complete research objectives on time.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
Crisis Counselor (Crisis Text Line ) | July 2023 - February 2025
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tension.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Certification
Social/Behavioral/Epidemiologic Research Investigators - CITI Program
Issued - Jan 2023 | Expires - Jan 2026
Credential ID: 53934452
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant for the Internship in Applied, School, and Community Psychology
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Psychiatry Intern
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2022
Prior Authorization Specialist
Riverside Medical Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Staples Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of New Haven
Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Rutgers University
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