Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies/Talents
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Rakshitha Dasyam

Broadlands,VA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Intern

VCU Health Pediatrics
Richmond, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in developing new ideas for research on congenital cytomegalovirus
  • Designed experiments with cell cultures and western blots with guinea pig cytomegalovirus to explore potential areas of research for future vaccines
  • Organized and maintained records of all data collected during research activities
  • Attended lectures with my peers related to the research group's studies

Intern

Washington Internal Medicine
Chantilly, VA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Shadowed internal medicine physician, Dr. Sohan Varma
  • Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient and physician use.
  • Documented patient history, symptoms, vitals, and medical concerns in medical record for physician review.
  • Learned and practiced phlebotomy
  • Assisted the receptionist with the checking in of patients in the computer system

Volunteer

VCU Health Pediatric Emergency Department
Richmond, VA
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Offered support and assistance to parents and other family members of the patients.
  • Offered support to the patients by organizing activities and keeping company.
  • Helped the work flow of the Emergency Department by interacting with various doctors, nurses and social workers.
  • Assisted with and organized programs, events, and activities in the department.

Volunteer

VCU Health Child Care Center
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
  • Supported the development of individual plans based on the interests and abilities of each child.
  • Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.

Physician Shadow

Lions Club Of Bangalore North Hospital
Bangalore, India
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Observed Dr. Dhananjay, the attending Emergency Room doctor, tend to his patients
  • Wrote down notes the doctor advised, learned what various diagnoses mean and how treatment plans are made and implemented for each specific case
  • Observed the flow of the emergency room and how it is organized for efficiency
  • Communicated professionally with patients, nurses and other hospital staff
  • 80 Hours

Certified Nursing Assistant

Moon River Nursing Careers
Leesburg, VA
04.2022 - Current
  • In the process of attaining the Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Virginia

Alumni, Management and Personal Relations

Kesem
Richmond, Virginia
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support Kesem's nonprofit objectives.
  • Engaged in weekly meetings with board members to discuss chapter success, plans, management and weekly tasks
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to increase donations and grants.

Volunteer

VCU Health Integrative Health
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Volunteered at the Integrative Cancer Health Resource Center to guide cancer patients to the appropriate locations for scheduled treatments.
  • Provided patients with informational resources, guidance programs and support groups to best aid them non clinically with their diagnosis
  • Spoke and engaged with patient families to support their various emotional and physical needs.

Intern

VCU Sociology Department
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan and syllabus development, and student mentoring.

United Health Care Network Secretary

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
09.2021 - Current
  • Worked as a board member for the United Healthcare Network chapter at VCU
  • Created personal consultation documents for members of the club which included finding them volunteer opportunities, internships, summer jobs, shadowing opportunities and leadership opportunities to help them gain experience in their chosen field for their future career endeavors.
  • Lead monthly events for the members alongside my other board members discussing healthcare, college life and other academic topics.

Anatomy and Physiology Immersion Summer Program

Johns Hopkins University
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Learned the basics of Anatomy and Pathophysiology
  • Worked with small class of college students, masters students and professor to understand medical research
  • Wrote a research paper on the pathophysiology of a myocardial infarction

Education

Biology, Chemistry - Honors Student

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2025

Skills

  • Quick Problem Solver
  • People Skills and Positive Attitude
  • Work Ethic
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Working Collaboratively
  • Organizational Skills
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint certified
  • Completion of a course on Scientific Writing
  • In process of completing CNA license, all clinicals completed

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Hobbies/Talents

  • Proffesional Debating on societal issues, competitions completed in high school and college
  • Sing professional, advanced Indian Classical Music in the Vidhya Subramaniam Academy
  • Have been awarded multiple cultural awards in Indian Classical Music

Timeline

Research Intern

VCU Health Pediatrics
09.2023 - Current

Alumni, Management and Personal Relations

Kesem
09.2023 - Current

Intern

VCU Sociology Department
04.2023 - Current

Volunteer

VCU Health Child Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Volunteer

VCU Health Pediatric Emergency Department
12.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

VCU Health Integrative Health
08.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

Washington Internal Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Moon River Nursing Careers
04.2022 - Current

Physician Shadow

Lions Club Of Bangalore North Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022

United Health Care Network Secretary

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2021 - Current

Anatomy and Physiology Immersion Summer Program

Johns Hopkins University
07.2020 - 08.2020

Biology, Chemistry - Honors Student

Virginia Commonwealth University

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