Ritu Shah
San Diego,CA
Summary
Aspiring physician assistant student with hands-on clinical experience in patient care. Strong background in monitoring vital signs, assisting with treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes. Passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care while developing clinical skills in preparation for PA school. Experienced in working with diverse patient populations, maintaining medical records, and supporting interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced healthcare settings. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth in the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Hearing Screener
Sharp Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Performed hearing screenings and re-screenings for newborns, ensuring accurate results per hospital and CCS guidelines.
- Documented and reported screening outcomes to nursing staff, primary care providers, and neonatal specialists.
- Assisted in patient care coordination by scheduling follow-up appointments and providing education on screening results.
- Maintained and calibrated screening equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and hospital standards.
- Utilized electronic medical records (EMR) and hospital systems for documentation, data entry, and patient scheduling.
Care Team Assistant, Mammography
Scripps Healthcare Clinic
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared patients for mammograms, explained procedures, and ensured comfort.
- Collected medical history and assisted with patient positioning for imaging.
- Maintained exam rooms, managed patient flow, and assisted with scheduling.
- Supported technologists with imaging procedures and equipment preparation.
- Communicated with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
Patient Care Technician, Surgical Unit
Primary Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted with activities of daily living , including hygiene, toileting, mobility, admissions, and discharges.
- Prep patients for surgery including bath, CHG wiped down and monitored vitals for post op patients
- Emptied and recorded output from surgical drains such as JP drains
- Assisted nurses with sterile procedures dressing changes, nasogastric tube placement and IV removals
- Documented patient data and communicated changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Maintained a safe, organized environment by performing non-clinical support duties
Rehabilitation Aide
University Of Utah Health, Sugar House Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with mobility, positioning, and daily living activities to support therapy goals.
- Helped therapists with treatment procedures and facilitated structured group activities.
- Instructed patients on safe equipment use under therapist supervision.
- Managed scheduling, patient registration, and medical record maintenance.
- Monitored inventory levels and contributed to department quality improvement initiatives.
College of Science Ambassador
University of Utah, College of Science
02.2021 - 05.2022
- A passionate representative of the University of Utah and the College of Science
- Recruited prospective students and parents through events and tours
- Supported students through activities, events, and peer mentoring
- Welcomed new students to campus at New Student Orientation
- Mentored a cluster of first-year students each academic year
- Participated and lead other events, programming, and projects in the College of Science
University of Utah Ambassador
University of Utah, Office of Admissions
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Served as a liaison between prospective students and the office of admissions
- Lead both in person and virtual campus tours to prospective students and their families to provide insight on student life and the student prospective of campus
- Participated in other Office of Admissions programs which included, but are not limited to: service projects, team hangouts, leadership retreats, prospective and admitted student events,student panels, and special request tours
Classroom Assistant
UKids
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with children ranging in age from 6six months to five years old
- Planned and facilitated engaging activities to support child development.
- Communicated effectively with parents, children, and professionals.
- Applied Positive Child Guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior.
- Led music and movement activities to enhance cognitive and verbal skills.
- Assisted with physical needs, toileting, and medical emergencies.
- Maintained a safe, sanitized environment in compliance with state regulations.
Dental Lab Technician
Johnson Elite Orthodontics
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Use impressions and molds to create retainers
- Worked with variety of machinery such as grinder, thermoforming machine etc
- Maintain lab space and ordered all materials required to create molds and reatiners
- Educated patients on retainer maintenance and care
- Closely worked with both orthodontists and dental assistants to provide best treatment for patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2022
Minor - Communications
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2022
Skills
- Patient communication
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- EMR system
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking and Problem solving
- Empathy and Compassion
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CA and UT)
Memberships
Delta Gamma Sorority Member (2019 -2022)
- Director of Funds
- Member of DEI Committee
- Academic Sister of the Year (2021-2022)
Timeline
Newborn Hearing Screener
Sharp Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Care Team Assistant, Mammography
Scripps Healthcare Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Surgical Unit
Primary Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2024
Rehabilitation Aide
University Of Utah Health, Sugar House Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022
College of Science Ambassador
University of Utah, College of Science
02.2021 - 05.2022
University of Utah Ambassador
University of Utah, Office of Admissions
03.2020 - 06.2021
Dental Lab Technician
Johnson Elite Orthodontics
05.2019 - 02.2020
Classroom Assistant
UKids
01.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Utah
Minor - Communications
University of Utah
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