- Leading a research project focused on childhood sleep disorders and their associations with prenatal environmental factors and maternal stress, designing cohort study with team of researchers under the Program of the National Institute of Health (NIH)-Developing mixture model approach to examine prenatal phenol exposure and child sleep outcomes in early childhood-Leading survey design and data collection using REDCap for a state-wide study on tobacco use among middle and high school students in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)-Analyzing survey data using statistical software to identify trends and behaviors in youth tobacco consumption, contributing toactionable insights for public health policies

-Raised awareness and provided comprehensive education to students from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of health-related topics and available resources-Orchestrated a team of 15 undergraduate students and 25 volunteers in meticulously planning and executing health-related events on campus ensuring accessibility for students across the university-Directed the planning and organization of various health center outreach programs and events (e.g., UIUC Health Fair and the Women Resource Center), in conjunction with other student organizations, to continuously promote health and wellness-Collaborated with fellow Graduate Assistants, fostering teamwork and synergy and ensuring the seamless completion of the tasks

-Analyzed monthly data to identify trends and factors using SPSS, contributing to preventable post-surgical returns to ED and collaborated with peri-operative team to develop targeted strategies and interventions leading to reduction in the returns, resulting in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the organization-Assisted on a project to transition from in-person patient calls to digital notifications via MyCarle app for pre-surgery check-ins-Created a video for ENT nursing staff to guide them through the stepwise approach of reprocessing the bronchoscopes in effort to improve adherence to reprocessing protocols among nursing staff, reduce the risk of contamination and ensure patient safety-Developed an audit tool to enhance review of surgical site infections based on AHRQ MRSA/MSSA program and current SSI bundles, leveraging EPIC reporting and data analysis capabilities

-Provided primary care and emergency medical management to patients in critical situations and performed a wide range of procedures, including urinary catheterization, pleural and ascitic taps, supervised vaginal deliveries, blood transfusions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas sampling-Utilized telemedicine platforms to provide remote consultations and care for COVID-19 patients while strictly adhering to HIPAA and HITECH guidelines-Managed departmental budgets and controlled inventory costs by implementing cost-effective procurement strategies, leading to a 10% reduction in operational expenses within the emergency department-Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality assurance program for emergency procedures, resulting in a 15% improvement in compliance with clinical guidelines and standards-Initiated and managed a quality improvement project that focused on reducing wait times for critical procedures utilizing Lean methodologies to streamline processes-As a member of the hospital’s compliance committee, actively participated in the development and revision of hospital policies to align with evolving healthcare regulations

-Completed a 12-month rotatory internship covering diverse specialties, including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Radiation Oncology -Oversaw COVID-19 ICU, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill patients and contributing to their recovery-Demonstrated proficiency in various medical procedures, including history taking, physical examinations, minor surgical procedures and clinical interventions-Assisted in delivering comprehensive care to patients across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring effective coordination of patient care and optimal outcomes