Shirley Zhang
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Ambitious Biomedical Engineering student with a Pre-Med focus, poised to leverage academic knowledge and hands-on experience in biomedical research and medical device development. Committed to advancing healthcare technology and enhancing patient care through innovative solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Care Ambassador Volunteer
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
09.2024 - Current
- To enhance the patient/family experience
- Assist to create efficiency on the unit by assisting nursing staff with a variety of routine, nonprofessional tasks
- Serve as a liaison between patients, their family and hospital staff, while offering comfort and support
Medical Assistant
Clinic-Hills Pediatrics
01.2024 - Current
- Administrative work, organize EHR system
- Take vital signs for kids and teenagers
- Serve as liaison between patient and physician
- Prepare lab sample
- Assist physicians with examinations and physical check
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained insight into the dynamics of the healthcare system and medical procedures
- Provided compassionate assistance to patients and therapists
- Assists physical therapist to help Spine, Joint, injuries and ICU patients to move and practice
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Alumni Shadowing Program Participant
JSUMC Department of Neurosurgery
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Improve communication and understanding of current patients on the service
- Participate in collegial discussions on neurosurgical pathophysiology and patient care
Education
Bachelor's - biomedical engineering, Pre-Med track
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
06.2026
Skills
- Cell culturing&washing
- PCR
- Data Analysis
- Reading NMR
- IR spectroscopy
- UV spectroscopy
- Statistical analysis
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Pivot Tables
- Descriptive Statistics
- Correlation
- Conditional Formatting
- Regression
- Stat Crunch
- Learning ability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Literature review
- Matlab
Languages
- Mandarin
- English
Leadership Experience
Logistic Lead and Mechanical Team Member, RU Solar Car Business Team, Coordinated transportation logistics for team members and equipment to competitions and events, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, Cultivated relationships with external vendors and sponsors, negotiating contracts and securing discounts to minimize expenses and maximize value, Collaborated with the engineering team to implement process changes.
Timeline
Care Ambassador Volunteer
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
09.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
06.2024 - 08.2024
Alumni Shadowing Program Participant
JSUMC Department of Neurosurgery
06.2024 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Clinic-Hills Pediatrics
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor's - biomedical engineering, Pre-Med track
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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