- Help advise patients on medication, diet and exercise as directed by the neurologist (Dr. Bharat Tolia, M.D.)- Communication with patients including scheduling patient appointments- Accurately obtain patient vital signs, documents patient information, patient history, tobacco, and medication screening- Accurately perform office functions and other duties as assigned when working in the front office

Research Assistant at Dr.Kelly Klump's Klump Lab that aims to focus on the influence of hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors on a range of psychological characteristics during puberty in twins between the ages of 7-17 years.

• Shadowed Dr. Maria Wozniak, MD and Dr. Jennifer Castro, DO, in Pediatrics• Worked closely with Dr. Wozniak, Dr. Castro, and other nurse practitioners and observed infants, sick children, and sick adolescents • Acquired new skills and knowledge of infant jaundice, including symptoms and causes, bilirubin levels in newborns, patient and family history and stories, and observing tactics used when discussing with the parents of the sick patients and the sick children

• Maintain accurate records of patient medications, allergies, and care in patient chart upon each visit• Record medical history, measure vital signs, take blood pressure on patients, order and maintain lab/urine/blood work orders and records.• Took messages and returned calls from patients regarding medication refills and general questions• Efficiently performed venipunctures, EKGs, immunizations, injections, and other diagnostic procedures to patients (e.g., urinalysis)•… Show more • Maintain accurate records of patient medications, allergies, and care in patient chart upon each visit• Record medical history, measure vital signs, take blood pressure on patients, order and maintain lab/urine/blood work orders and records.• Took messages and returned calls from patients regarding medication refills and general questions• Efficiently performed venipunctures, EKGs, immunizations, injections, and other diagnostic procedures to patients (e.g., urinalysis)• Assessing the concerns, care, and needs for patients upon arrival • Observed Dr. Mark Zohoury, Dr. Lourin Chahin, Dr. Aya Rifai, and Dr. Leo Murskyj in primary care and internal medicine. Show less

Observed Physical Therapy (PT), Observational therapy (OT), and Speech therapy sessionsObserved and worked with PT and OT interns and specialists with patients on vision, cognition, meal preparation, hemiplegia, and movementTalked with patients and therapist specialists and asked questions while helping and observing clients with basic exercises that were a part of their rehabilitationObserved and supported patients in performing physical activities, daily living activities… Show more Observed Physical Therapy (PT), Observational therapy (OT), and Speech therapy sessionsObserved and worked with PT and OT interns and specialists with patients on vision, cognition, meal preparation, hemiplegia, and movementTalked with patients and therapist specialists and asked questions while helping and observing clients with basic exercises that were a part of their rehabilitationObserved and supported patients in performing physical activities, daily living activities, memories activities, vision/support activities, and one on one consultation Show less

• Attached electrodes to the chest, legs, and arms of students in training and instructors, and connecting electrodes leads to an ECG machine.• Observed and monitored electrocardiograms for normal and abnormal patterns, and learned how to enter patient data• Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture and capillary puncture. Performed venipunctures and hand draws using various vacutainers, syringes, and butterfly needles• Learned how to prepare blood-collecting… Show more • Attached electrodes to the chest, legs, and arms of students in training and instructors, and connecting electrodes leads to an ECG machine.• Observed and monitored electrocardiograms for normal and abnormal patterns, and learned how to enter patient data• Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture and capillary puncture. Performed venipunctures and hand draws using various vacutainers, syringes, and butterfly needles• Learned how to prepare blood-collecting equipment, label tubes, process blood specimens, run the centrifuge, and safely label and store blood samples.• Work collaboratively with patients, students in training, and instructors to ensure a high quality of service.• Learned different special phlebotomy procedures, including learning how to use laboratory equipment, running tests, performing procedures, and following guidelines for proper techniques. Show less

• Made calls to several businesses in Troy and distributed lawn signs to them. • Made 503 calls to Troy residents, and received support from over 150 residents

• Shadowed Asst. Prof Dr. Raghu Raman in Radiotherapy and Oncology• Observed the use of a medical linear accelerator and its use of transmitting high-energy x-rays and electrons to the region of the patient's tumor.• Asked questions to patients, and helped collect information about symptoms, drug history, and medical history.

• Contributed 100 hours of voluntary service to the students in the rural villages of Chennai, India. • Taught spoken and written English, hands-on science concepts, mathematics, Indian classical music and dance, U.S. history, and U.S. sports to an assigned class of 5th grade students• Visited AIM for Seva-run chatralaya and Hindu temples, and attended cultural events, while learning about the Manjakkudi’s customs and lifestyle, and the history of Hinduism