Ria Trivedi
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Motivated pre-medical student seeking internship/volunteer work/part-time job in medicine/healthcare to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Adept at working with patients and quick at mastering new skills, especially related to medicine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Clarksburg Urgent Care
Clarksburg , MD
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Attended phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels
- Conducted EKGs, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Research Assistant
Family Involvement Lab (UMD)
College Park, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Contributed to a paper with a PhD Mentor on observing child behavior with different parental measures
- Used Excel, RedCap, and Databrary to collect and analyze video and paper data on child development stages
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Composed technical documents such as journal articles, conference presentations, posters, and book chapters related to ongoing research initiatives.
- Coordinated status meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Shadowing Student
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Observed physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients, including laryngeal botox and tracheostomy
- Learned how to use various medical equipment such as a transnasal endoscope and flexible laryngscopy
- Researched current trends in medicine using online databases or library resources.
- Conducted literature reviews on topics related to the field of medicine.
- Shadowed medical professionals such as otolaryngologists for total of 25+ hours to learn best approaches.
Shadowing Student
Dr.Smita Mengers
Germantown, MD
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed pediatricians in outpatient clinics
- Observed pediatric patient consultations, physical examinations, and medical procedures.
- Participated in pediatric medical rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and adherence to patient confidentiality in pediatric settings.
- Acquired knowledge of pediatric healthcare practices and gained insight into pediatric conditions and treatment modalities.
- Actively engaged in pediatric-specific learning opportunities and sought clarification to deepen understanding of pediatric medicine.
- Shadowed physicians such as pediatricians for total of 30+ hours to learn best approaches.
Student Instructor
Kumon Learning Center
Clarksburg, MD
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students based on their needs.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to help them improve skills.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in Math and Reading studies.
Intern
Kaiser Permanente
Gaithersburg, MD
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Attended lectures conducted by senior physicians regarding latest advances in medical field.
- Prepared reports summarizing clinical findings for review by senior staff members.
- Identified potential areas for improvement within the hospital system through research projects.
- Developed and maintained good rapport and cooperative working relationships with providers and staff.
- Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology And Physiology, Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05-2026
High School Diploma -
Poolesville High School
Poolesville, MD05-2022
Skills
- Patients' Vital Signs
- Clinical Medical Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Managing Patient Records
- Medical Records Updating
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Examinations
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Charting And Clinical Documentation
- Patient Communication
- Patient Room Hygiene
- Human Anatomy And Physiology
- Prioritizing Patients
Affiliations
- Cultural Indian Dance
- Communication
- Patient empathy
- Henna
- Public Speaking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Clarksburg Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
Shadowing Student
University of Maryland School of Medicine
12.2023 - 01.2024
Shadowing Student
Dr.Smita Mengers
06.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Family Involvement Lab (UMD)
01.2023 - Current
Intern
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Instructor
Kumon Learning Center
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology And Physiology, Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Poolesville High School
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