Patient Transport and Registration Volunteer - Williamson County Medical Center - Franklin, TN
(2023-05)
- Volunteered consistently throughout high school (4-8 hours per week) and continued service during college breaks
- Provide patients with information for registration upon entry
- Administered transport of important documents throughout the facility
- Transported patients safely between beds and wheelchairs, ensuring proper body mechanics and patient comfort
- Escorted patients, families, and visitors to their required destinations
- Maintained HIPPA compliance and strict patient confidentiality at all times
PACU Patient Care Volunteer - Children's of Alabama Hospital - Birmingham, AL
(2026-01)
- Volunteer consistently 3 hours per week
- Assist nursing and clinical staff in supporting patient care in the PACU, ensuring patient comfort and safety post-surgery
- Prepare and organize supplies and patient areas, contributing to smooth and efficient workflow
- Escort patients, families, and visitors to their required destinations
- Gained clinical exposure of patient care and clinical operations
Medical Assistant Volunteer - Family Medicine & Endocrinology Clinic - Franklin, TN
(2026-05)
- Performed patient intake duties including vital signs collection (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight) and reported findings accurately to the supervising physician
- Conducted patient phone calls to schedule appointments, relay lab results, and communicate care instructions, ensuring clear and compassionate communication
- Roomed patients and facilitated smooth clinical workflow, allowing physicians to focus on diagnosis and treatment
- Gained hands-on familiarity with electronic health record documentation and clinic operational protocols
Student Shadow - Gastroenterologist Vanderbilt Hospital - Lebanon, TN
(2026-05)
- Observed GI consultations with a highly diverse patient population spanning all age groups, including pediatric and geriatric cases
- Witnessed patient care adaptations for individuals with genetic and neurological conditions including Down syndrome, dwarfism, and Tourette syndrome, deepening understanding of individualized treatment approaches
- Observed physician communication strategies with non-English-speaking patients, including the use of interpreters and culturally sensitive care techniques
- Developed appreciation for how diagnosis, medication selection, and patient education must be tailored to each individual's background, abilities, and health literacy
Student Shadow - Endocrinologist Shadow - Franklin, TN
(2024-05 - 2025-05)
- Observed physician diagnosis and test across a wide patient demographic, building clinical environment fluency
- Conducted personal research about hormones to better understand how they affect the human body
- Gained understanding of how background, ethnicity, and patient age influence treatment and communication approaches
- Developed sensitivity to patient insecurity and body image concerns, particularly teenage patients
Intern - Maharishi Digital Hub - Franklin, TN
(2024-05)
- Created videos educating students about the human body
- Consulted with customers over the region, providing the best means of communication for their website, social media platform, etc.
Youth Group Leader - Indian Association of Nashville - Nashville, TN
(2023-06 - 2025-08)
- Organized monthly cultural events and volunteered at local homeless soup kitchens
Dance/ Tennis Instructor - Self-employed - Franklin, TN
(2022-09)
- Instructed students across age groups; developed scheduling, responsibility, and interpersonal communication skills
- Continue to teach students during breaks
