Rushi Patel
Summary
Offering solid foundation in biological sciences and passion for healthcare, with readiness to learn and grow in medical environment. Brings keen ability to understand and apply medical concepts, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ready to use and develop clinical assessment and patient communication skills in Public Health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond VA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in qualitative data collection and analysis, ensuring 100% compliance with ethical research standards.
- Coordinated logistics for laboratory experiments, including scheduling and inventory management of supplies.
- Contributed to the drafting of research papers and presentations for academic conferences and publications.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure research integrity.
Shadowing Student
VCU Health (Dr. Gupta)
Richmond, VA
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Shadowed healthcare professionals to understand patient care processes and clinical operations.
- Assisted in preparing patient charts and documentation for medical consultations.
- Observed diagnostic procedures, enhancing knowledge of medical technologies and practices.
- Engaged with patients to gather feedback on their healthcare experiences and outcomes.
- Observed Dr. Gupta and Nephrology job actions.
Hospital Volunteer
Sentara Leigh
Norfolk, VA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided information to visitors, improving overall hospital experience and satisfaction.
- Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Assisted with patient transport, ensuring timely arrival to appointments and reducing wait times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, improving their hospital stay experience.
Volunteer
OPMSM (Dr. Kinjal B. Sohagia)
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with team members to streamline communication processes for greater efficiency.
- Helped chart patient scheduling for efficient and smooth operation
- Observed and learned about Sports Medicine treatment and management
Volunteer
Lakeshore Dental Va
Virginia
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged with diverse professions to observe and learn how efficiently and systematically they work.
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of volunteer opportunities and events.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre Med
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA06-2026
Skills
- Health education advocacy
- Clinical ethics expertise
- Skilled in healthcare management systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective time management
- Clinical skills
- Fluent in multiple languages
- Fieldwork experience
Research Experience
Research Assistant - Building a Biospecimen Repository Linked to the VCU Kidney Transplant Registry, Responsible for collecting, labeling, and properly charting samples into Brady LabNAV™ to ensure a high-standard, IRB-compliant biorepository by using barcoding and automated tracking to eliminate manual errors and maintain a flawless chain-of-custody for all samples.
Research Project: Operationalizing the VCU Kidney Transplant Biobank: Improving Biospecimen Capture and Registry Workflow. (Ongoing)
Relevant Skills
- Skilled in writing and proposing research projects, with experience developing proposals aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities to maximize output to efficiency.
- Certified in IRB (Institutional Review Board) and GCB (Good Clinical Practice) protocols to ensure the study meets federal and ethical guidelines for human patients.
- Expert in identifying critical inefficiencies in the workflow processes that increase project flow time by 15% in Bio Bank Registry project.
- Part taken in all major aspects of healthcare from Clinical to Administrative, as well as Community Care and strategical initiation to improve research on healthcare.
- Easily adaptable to new methods of healthcare and technology in improving the overall medical professional landscape and changing methods to newer modern ways to increase output and efficiency.
Timeline
Shadowing Student
VCU Health (Dr. Gupta)
09.2025 - 09.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
01.2025 - Current
Hospital Volunteer
Sentara Leigh
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
OPMSM (Dr. Kinjal B. Sohagia)
12.2022 - 02.2023
Volunteer
Lakeshore Dental Va
11.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre Med
Virginia Commonwealth University