Olivia Chhugani, PA-S
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Team-oriented, aspiring physician assistant wholeheartedly committed to delivering holistic patient care. Track record of success in all academic settings with a commitment to practical application. Adept at applying scientific knowledge to real life settings and building relationships to deliver positive patient outcomes and education for sustained self-care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe
Yale New Heaven Health Internal Medicine
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Document patient visits, ensuring medical record accuracy, physician efficiency and time with patients
- Detail all aspects of patient encounter in EPIC, including HPI, PE, Assessment and Plan, and family/social/medical history.
Medical Assistant/Scribe, Medical Receptionist, IBC Quality Improvement
D’Urso Pediatrics
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Conduct COVID-19 tests, collect vitals for children, adolescents, and newborns, record medical history and details of sick visits and physicals, prepare vaccines, and manage/update patient records
- Lead insurance quality improvement with Independence Blue Cross and head office’s transition to Azalea Health EMR
- Checked in patients, answered parental concerns, and ensured timely follow ups.
Volunteer
Temple University Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinate patient activities, provide unit support, and assist with duties in Patient Experience and Guest Relations.
Volunteer
St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Support hospital operations by rounding, training volunteers in hospitality at front desk, and completing pharmacy operations and duties on in-patient floors
- Address patient needs and assist nursing staff in Orthopedics and Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Medical Assistant
Complete Dermatology
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Improved operations as Medical Assistant by managing EMR, creating biopsy kits, preparing exam/procedure rooms, updating reports, and facilitating patient needs
- Increased office efficiency by designing new patient intake form
- Gained first-hand experience with patient consultations by observing surgeries and removal of pre-cancerous lesions
Volunteer Instructor
Garces Foundation
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Teach English to Spanish-speaking immigrants working in the Philadelphia restaurant industry through interactive classes
Volunteer Tutor
Hollywood PAL
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Empower low-income youth through an academics-based enrichment program
- Strengthen literacy of two 5th grade students and math proficiency of a 9th grade student by constructing lesson plans targeting comprehension and problem-solving skills.
Education
PA-S -
Temple University Physician Assistant Program
07-2025
Valedictorian -
Freedom High School
05-2019
Temple University, College of Science & Technology
05-2023
Skills
- BLS
- CPR and AED
- Upper intermediate in Spanish
- Proficient in Sindhi
Research
Student Researcher, Gamero A.M. Lab, 05/2020-05/2021
- Co-authored and published a review article entitled “Exposing the Two Contrasting Faces of STAT2 in Inflammation,” summarizing the pro-inflammatory behavior of STAT2 in asthma, psoriasis, IBD, and autoimmune diseases.
- Presented findings on IL-10 deficiency in mice and its impact on lung inflammation induced by exposure to cigarette smoke.
Activities And Leadership Experience
- South Asian Student Society, Vice President (2022- 2023), Events Committee Leader (2020-2022)
- Project Sunshine, STARS Coordinator on Executive Board (2020-2021)
Honors And Awards
President’s Scholar Award, Temple University, full-tuition scholarship and stipend, Fall 2019 - Spring 2023
Timeline
Volunteer Instructor
Garces Foundation
07.2022 - 09.2022
Medical Scribe
Yale New Heaven Health Internal Medicine
04.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant/Scribe, Medical Receptionist, IBC Quality Improvement
D’Urso Pediatrics
08.2021 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Temple University Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Complete Dermatology
05.2021 - 06.2021
Volunteer Tutor
Hollywood PAL
07.2020 - 07.2022
Volunteer
St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2021
PA-S -
Temple University Physician Assistant Program
Valedictorian -
Freedom High School
Temple University, College of Science & Technology
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