SAHIL NIWAS
Belmont,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional and educator dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative research, health equity advocacy, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Passionate about education and leadership, with exceptional interpersonal skills, strong multitasking abilities and and a deep dedication to serving underrepresented communities, while actively preparing for medical school to further this mission.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Aide II
Skyline College STEM Center
San Bruno, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided tutoring and academic support in Chemistry, Biology, Math, and Physics to SMCCD students at the STEM Center.
- Developed simplified notes and worksheets, and conducted a weekly physics workshop series for 200-level classes, mentoring students with strategies for mastering complex concepts.
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring for struggling students with content comprehension, and provided guidance on positive behavior management.
- Provided guidance to students on their academic tasks and research work.
- Managed the STEM center operations, assigning students to peer instructors, and assisting peer leaders and professors with their teaching and learning needs.
- Organized and implemented professional development workshops for transfer students and for students in industry work life.
Medical Records Coordinator/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Health Care Center
Belmont, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Ensured accurate and timely documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in the Electronic Health Record system.
- Enrolled new admissions in the EHR system, ensuring the patients' electronic charts, medications, and treatment orders were accurately recorded to minimize nursing discrepancies.
- Facilitated patient requests for medical record releases, ensured patient charts and medical records are filed, updated, and maintained for access by consultants and healthcare providers, and managed the destruction of records, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by auditing nursing documentation for data accuracy and completeness.
- Provided basic patient care, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, transferring patients, and maintaining hygiene, while establishing a supportive relationship with patients and their families through compassionate care, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.
- Trained nursing staff and CNAs with the PointClickCare system, including the admission process, charting, putting in orders, and documenting medical information.
- Coordinated daily staffing schedules and liaised with agencies to meet nursing staff requirements efficiently.
- Ensured the accurate submission of employee timecards for nursing staff to the HR manager for payroll from April 2021 to April 2023.
Physics Facilitator
Pacific TAFE, The University of the South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Facilitated tutoring support for Preliminary Physics classes for over 100 students enrolled in the foundation program at the university, aligned with the course curriculum.
- Designed and recorded comprehensive satellite video tutorials, virtual labs, and online interactive classes for students during remote learning, and for students in USP island campuses.
- Created lessons, summarized notes, online quizzes, tests, and coursework assessments for students' remote learning experience during the COVID-19 lockdown in Fiji through Moodle, Zoom, and BBB platforms.
- Moderated student lab classes, ensuring effective procedural instructions on equipment handling, setup, and techniques, while modeling exemplary lab practices.
- Managed department tabling, student enrollment, and marketing initiatives, including setting up, providing program information, and handling parent and student queries on program eligibility, requirements, and student success.
High School Science Teacher
A.O.G High School-Ministry of Education, Fiji
Suva, Fiji
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Planned and delivered Mathematics and Physics lessons to sophomore, junior, and senior-grade students based on the Fijian curriculum.
- Regularly evaluated student progress through assessment and testing methods, providing feedback with student-specific improvement strategies.
- Adapted different teaching methods and learning materials, including integrated technology and virtual learning resources, into lessons and labs to enrich science education experiences.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child's academic progress during parent-teacher conferences, and involving them in school activities.
- Contributed to the implementation of inter-departmental and college strategic annual improvement plans for best practices for student success and college experiences.
- Led the Student Leadership Council from 2017 to 2019 as the chair, and trained college leaders on the responsibilities and attributes of a leader.
- Evaluated national examinations across Years 10, 12, and 13 as an exam grader from 2017 to 2019.
- Continued to improve teaching and interpersonal skills through professional development opportunities.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma of Science - Physics Science
The University of The South Pacific
Fiji09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
The University of The South Pacific
Fiji03-2016
Associate of Science - Biology
Skyline College
trueSkills
- Patient Advocacy
- Leadership Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Clinical Research Proficiency
- Strategic negotiation skills
- Computer technology
- Emotional intelligence
- Healthcare management
- Compassionate patient care
Research Experience
Research Intern
Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University – Palo Alto, CA
Supervisor: Dr. Peter-James Zushin, Dr. Joseph Wu (P.I)
June 2023 – Current
- Performed cell culture and maintenance of human iPSC lines, basic molecular biology (PCR, cell differentiation, tissue collection, immunohistochemistry), confocal microscopy, basic statistical calculations.
- Collaborated with a supervisor to plan and execute experiments, findings pertaining to patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Presentation: Presented research poster at 2024 SACNAS National STEM Conference in Phoenix Arizona .
MAvERICS Research
Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University – Palo Alto, CA
Supervisor: Dr. Mario Malički
June 2023 – Current
- Analyzed the differences between Cardiology Preprints vs. Publications on medRxiv.org from Jan 2023-May 2023.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on statistical analysis and methodology improvements.
- Collaborated with principal supervisor and student researchers to design and implement research protocols, division of work and followup on research progress.
Leadership for Aspiring Physicians Program (LEAP)
Stanford ODME , Stanford University – Palo Alto, CA
Supervisor: Dr. Marcella Anthony
October 2022 – June 2023
- Conceptualized and designed the study to investigate on children victims of rape and abuse in San Mateo County.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including San Mateo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (SMC-CAPC), Rape Trauma Services (RTS) in conducting data collection and identifying the health disparities and ongoing abuse prevention programs in the community.
- Participated in community education/ engagement programs and collaborated with Skyline College on conducting abuse awareness programs with teenage population.
- Contributed to the San Mateo County Human Services Agency’s five year Strategic plan.
- Advocated during Sexual Abuse and Mental Awareness Month with RTS on empowering male survivors.
- Presented research findings at LEAP research symposium and Skyline College 2023 uSOAR symposium.
Phi Theta Kappa Honors in Action Research Program (HiA)
Beta Theta Kappa Honor Society, Skyline College – San Bruno, CA
Supervisor: Dr. Susanne Schubert
August 2022 – May 2023
- Designed a research project aimed at evaluating the impact of integrated educational games on academic achievement and community development in a community college setting.
- Collaborated with professor and team leaders to develop study protocols, including survey participant recruitment, experimental trials, data collection and analyzing data to ensure robust and reliable findings.
- Drafted a comprehensive report for award submission on research idea and findings, ensuring clarity and coherence for both academic and non-academic audiences.
- Awards: Awarded Nevada-California Regional Award and Hall Mark Award for Distinguished Honors in Action Project at 2023 International Catalyst Conference in Ohio.
Affiliations
- Co-Chair for Stanford ODME Alumni Advisory Board (Since June 2024)
- Treasurer for Stanford ODME Undergrad Alumni Association (Since June 2024)
- Vice President for Skyline College Beta Theta Omicron Honor Society (Aug 2022-May 2023)
- San Mateo County CAPC Community Member (Since 2022)
- Community Volunteer at Bay Area Cancer Connections (Since Jan 2024)
- Conversational English Tutor at EnglishTogehter (Volunteer- Jan 2024)
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certification
Accomplishments
- Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM (ERN), Atlanta, Georgia, April 2025
- National Diversity SACNAS (STEM Conference) Phoenix, Arizona, October 2024
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Catalyst Conference Columbus, Ohio, April 2023
Timeline
Instructional Aide II
Skyline College STEM Center
10.2022 - Current
Medical Records Coordinator/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Health Care Center
11.2020 - Current
Physics Facilitator
Pacific TAFE, The University of the South Pacific
01.2020 - 07.2020
High School Science Teacher
A.O.G High School-Ministry of Education, Fiji
02.2016 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Diploma of Science - Physics Science
The University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
The University of The South Pacific
Associate of Science - Biology
Skyline College
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