Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer

Nithish Chinnaraj Selvaraj

Warren,New Jersey

Summary

Engaged and compassionate student dedicated to fostering peer wellness through culturally informed education and community service. Experienced in health outreach, collaborative programming, and peer support through campus organizations and hospital volunteering. Strong interpersonal communicator with a passion for inclusivity, cultural awareness, and empowering others to make healthy, informed choices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
  • Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to requests from medical professionals and administrative staff.
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by quickly responding to call lights and requests for assistance.
  • Supported dietary staff by delivering meals to patients, ensuring dietary restrictions were met.

Summer Experience

Lenox Hill Neurosurgery
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Attended daily virtual lectures and surgical case discussions led by top neurosurgeons at Lenox Hill Hospital, gaining insight into brain anatomy, pathology, and surgical procedures.
  • Explored diverse specialties including neuro-oncology, spine surgery, trauma neurosurgery, and pediatric neurosurgery through curated educational content and expert panels.
  • Completed modules on medical ethics, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing understanding of the neurosurgical field and hospital workflows.
  • Engaged in interactive Q&A sessions and networking opportunities with practicing physicians and medical students, strengthening professional and academic mentorship connections.

CONFERENCE ATTENDEE

International Day of Peace at the UN Headquarters
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Listened closely to guest speakers views on nuclear waste, global warming, and unity
  • Learned about the Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) and how it is important for us to contribute towards them
  • Participated and provided ideas in a discussion to end poverty which is the first SDG goal

WAKSMAN INSTITUTE SUMMER EXPERIENCE (WISE) PROGRAM

Rutgers New Brunswick
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Engaged in research project in molecular biology and bioinformatics
  • Focused on the DNA sequence analyses of genes from the Landoltia Punctata (Duckweed) organism and its starch producing properties
  • Learned how to preform serial dilutions and handling micro tip pipettes
  • Worked in a lab for 5 hours a day for a period of two weeks
  • From working in the lab, I have published five clones of the DNA sequences of the Duckweed organism in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

Education

High School Diploma -

Watchung Hills Regional High School
Warren Township, NJ
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
05-2028

Skills

  • Multilingual
  • Organization based
  • Positive attitude
  • Patient care assistance
  • Active listening skills
  • Helpful and Service-oriented

Certification

CPR/First Aid

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

Summer Experience

Lenox Hill Neurosurgery
07.2024 - 07.2024

CONFERENCE ATTENDEE

International Day of Peace at the UN Headquarters
09.2023 - 09.2023

WAKSMAN INSTITUTE SUMMER EXPERIENCE (WISE) PROGRAM

Rutgers New Brunswick
08.2023 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Watchung Hills Regional High School

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

The College of New Jersey
Nithish Chinnaraj Selvaraj