Vishwa Patel
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate pre-medical student seeking opportunities to apply academic knowledge and clinical skills in the realm of clinical research. Eager to contribute to the field of medicine through continuous learning, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Passionate about refugee and immigrant health, fighting food insecurity, and addressing health disparities in children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Accompanied physicians into patient rooms to thoroughly document patients’ electronic medical records in two different surgical specialties, ENT, and Orthopedics
- Facilitated smooth workflow of clinic operations by managing patient charts and medical documents.
- Trained newly hired scribes on proper documentation procedures within the practice's EMR software application.
- Created educational materials to support new scribe training on using the EMR system effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our patient care and services.
Patient Care Volunteer
Mercy Health Center
Athens, GA
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted interviews with scheduled patients in order to determine their risk factor for COVID-19
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Conducted intakes and assessments of individuals to determine eligibility for social services programs.
- Assisted clients with identifying resources to meet basic needs for food, clothing, safety, and mental health.
- Provided emotional support to help individuals cope with life challenges.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Athens, GA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Studied healthcare disparities in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Albany, Georgia a medically under-resourced community
- Studied the representation of minority groups in COVID-19 randomized controlled clinical trials
- Participated in all aspects of a systemic literature review, including the formulation of a research question, the creation of eligibility criteria, the creation of a Redcap tool, data input, and the drafting of a final manuscript.
- Collaborated with a team of students and university professors to design experiments, interpret results, navigate setbacks, and write a manuscript
- Demonstrated understanding and compliance of ethical human research subject protocols
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Studied the effectiveness of Antibodies against Bacillus Calmette-Guerin and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in order to develop better antibody treatments for the disease
- Performed a series of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays
- Performed infection experiments to assess the extent to which monoclonal antibodies aid in Macrophage Opsonization of BCG bacteria
- Performed and Interpreted Flow Cytometry to analyze cellular binding data
- Prepared reports and presentations summarizing experimental findings for review by senior scientists.
Math and English Teacher
Eye Level Learning Centers
Suwanee, GA
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students at after-school enrichment organization
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching basic arithmetic, geometry, and mathematical critical thinking skills
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Helped instill self-confidence in students with learning disabilities such as ADHD
Clinical Volunteer
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted the nursing staff in the Labor and Delivery Department of the hospital
- Helped to transport post-Caesarian section mothers from the recovery ward to their own individual hospital room upstairs
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families during a frightening time in their lives
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
- Observed safety protocols at all times while on duty in the hospital setting.
Education
Biology, Biomedical Physiology -
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2022
High School Diploma - Healthcare Pathway
Lambert High School
Suwanee, GA 05.2018
Skills
- Effective Patient Communication
- Patient History Expertise
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Workflow improvement
- Scientific Writing
- Data Extraction and Analysis
- Flow Cytometry
- ELISA Assays
- Bacterial Culture Preparation
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Mentoring at-risk high-school students
- Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus Tutoring
Languages
- Gujurati
- Hindi
- Spanish
Accomplishments
- Scribe of the Month Award: March 2024
- The President's Gold Volunteer Service Award: May 2022
- CURO Research Assistantship Award: January 2021
- Classic City Scholars Scholarship: August 2018
Publications
Chastain DB, Patel VS, Jefferson AM, Osae SP, Chastain JS, Henao-Martinez AF, Franco-Paredes C, Young HN. Distribution of age, sex, race, and ethnicity in COVID-19 clinical drug trials in the United States: A review. Contemp Clin Trials. 2022 Dec.
Timeline
Medical Scribe
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Volunteer
Mercy Health Center
01.2021 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
06.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Volunteer
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2016 - 08.2017
Math and English Teacher
Eye Level Learning Centers
02.2016 - 12.2021
Biology, Biomedical Physiology -
University of Georgia
High School Diploma - Healthcare Pathway
Lambert High School
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