Nitya Nanmaran
Glenallen,VA
Summary
A motivated and compassionate IB student with a strong background in science and public healthcare. Skilled in research, documentation, and clinical observation with a proven leadership in managing large-scale community initiatives. Founder of a community outreach program that raised over $21K for global charities. Recipient of the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award and RIT Women in STEM Award for contributions to community service and advancement in STEM. Served as a Women in Tech Mentor to promote inclusion and leadership among young minds. Demonstrated resilience, empathy, and excellence under pressure in both academic and clinical environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional President
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as the South Central Regional President and a member of the State Executive Council.
- Oversee 30+ schools in the region and help manage 117 schools in Virginia.
- Led regional conferences and competitions by supervising committee, organization, and communications throughout the organization.
- Developed leadership workshops and programs to strengthen student involvement and promote success in STEM for younger minds in the organization.
Clinical Shadowing for Diverse Specialties
- CaroMont Regional Medical Center, NC; West End Pediatric, VCU, Lifetime Dentistry, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Shadowed physicians in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, and Dentistry
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed an understanding of patient interaction and medical chart documentation for younger children.
- Explored diverse types of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis & musculoskeletal disorders
- Learned how different treatments like methotrexate, steroids, etc help relieve chronic pain and restore mobility.
- Collaborated with many healthcare professionals to understand patient care while strengthening empathy, professionalism, and communication in the clinical environment.
Volunteer
- Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital/ Henrico Doctors Hospital/Parham Doctors Hospital, Richmond, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Volunteered in the Emergency Room providing both compassionate support towards patients and assistance to staff in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Contributed to the Fall Safety area of St. Francis by monitoring high-risk patients: ensuring equipment worked properly and promoting patient well being.
- Managed patient files, documentation, and assisted with patient discharges by transporting them using wheelchairs.
- Ensured comfort, safety, and dignity to every patient discharged.
Ice Skating Assistant Coach
- Skate Nation Plus, Richmond, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Developed a strong relationship with the students being assisted in reaching their goals and building trust.
- Assisted the head coach in evaluating the skaters performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing positive constructive feedback to ensure growth.
- Lead drills and teach new skills to skaters of all ages and levels while ensuring a safe & supporting learning environment for everyone.
Medical Science Internship Program (Neuroscience)
- VCU, Richmond, VA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- An intern who conducted 215 clinical hours of research under Dr. Greer in the Department of Neurosurgery focused on axon initial segment (AIS) changes following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Analyzed experimental data to support findings between neural plasticity and post traumatic brain injury.
- Presented these findings to fellow interns and faculty
Education
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Richmond, VA05-2026
Skills
- Clinical Experience: Experienced in patient safety and documentation while observing clinical settings
- Emergency Preparedness: Trained in numerous situations like incident command and hazardous materials response for crisis management
- Healthcare Support: Skilled in hospital safety and patient care including: BLS, CPR, and First-Aid certified
- Leadership & Communication: Effective leadership, teamwork, and public speaking through TSA and community outreach
- Research & Data Analysis: Conducted environmental research and data interpretation through the VCU STAR Program on the Richmond Urban Area Environment
Accomplishments
- Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2024)
- Contributed 270 hours of community volunteering supporting educational outreach and healthcare initiatives.
- TSA Awards: 1st Place (Regional) & 2nd Place (State) – Community Service Video; 3rd Place (Regional) – Data Science & Technical Design
- Women in STEM award - RIT
- Black Belt in Taekwondo; Leadership Program Member
- Girl Scout Silver Award
Certification
- First AID, CPR, and AED certification for adult and pediatric
- EMT Program at Virginia Commonwealth University in progress
- Cybersecurity Certification (NSA/VCU GenCyber Bootcamp)
Timeline
Medical Science Internship Program (Neuroscience)
- VCU, Richmond, VA
06.2025 - 07.2025
Ice Skating Assistant Coach
- Skate Nation Plus, Richmond, VA
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Shadowing for Diverse Specialties
- CaroMont Regional Medical Center, NC; West End Pediatric, VCU, Lifetime Dentistry, VA
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
- Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital/ Henrico Doctors Hospital/Parham Doctors Hospital, Richmond, VA
10.2024 - Current
Regional President
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Passion
- Led a wellness initiative, Fitness Fusion Force (F3), promoting fitness & balanced diets for 100+ Asian immigrants across the US. Raised $21K for global charities. https://fitnessfusionforce.com/
- Published Medium blogs on cancer, chronic illness, mental health & health equity to promote awareness. Advocate for public awareness & accessible community healthcare. https://medium.com/me/stories?tab=posts-published