Ayushiben Patel

Results-oriented Health Sciences professional with over two years of direct patient care experience and a solid background in public health administration, program evaluation, and healthcare compliance. Capable of coordinating individualized care plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and communicating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. CITI-certified researcher with experience in quantitative study design, health program analysis, and human subjects research ethics.

Committed to enhancing health outcomes through evidence-based management, patient-centered care, and strategic community health programs. Looking for a full-time Healthcare Administration position where analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills drive operational excellence.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Community Home Health Care Services - Marshall, Minnesota

(2022-04 - 2024-05)

Delivered comprehensive, individualized daily care to clients with physical disabilities and age-related conditions — averaging 10+ client care hours per week across a 2-year tenure

• Coordinated and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with registered nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and care supervisors, ensuring seamless continuity of care
• Monitored, assessed, and documented client health status, behavioral changes, and progress indicators; escalated concerns to clinical supervisors in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintained strict HIPAA compliance and agency-regulated documentation standards across all client records, care logs, and incident reports
• Administered medication reminders, assisted with therapeutic exercises, supported mobility and transfer procedures, and prepared nutritionally appropriate meals aligned with care directives
• Cultivated trust-based therapeutic relationships with clients and family members from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring dignity and patient autonomy
• Trained and mentored newly onboarded care staff on agency protocols, documentation procedures, and client-specific care requirements
• Applied concurrent academic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical nutrition to proactively identify and communicate changes in client condition to the healthcare team

Design Research – Public Health Survey Study - University of South Florida - Tampa, FL

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

Designed and managed an original quantitative cross-sectional study examining e-cigarette knowledge and behavior among 384+ undergraduate college students in Florida — from concept through IRB-compliant execution

• Developed and administered a structured survey instrument via Qualtrics; applied sampling methodology at 95% confidence level with 5% margin of error, consistent with professional epidemiological standards
• Authored comprehensive research documentation including study rationale, population and setting analysis, ethical protocol, participant recruitment strategy, and full APA reference list
• Coordinated across a 3-member research team to design IRB submission deadlines, managing task delegation, version control, and quality review of all deliverables
• Demonstrated competency in regulatory ethics: established informed consent procedures, anonymity safeguards, voluntary participation protections, and cessation resource referral protocols

Academic Research Projects – Health Sciences - Southwest Minnesota State University & University of South Florida

(2022-01 - 2026-08)

• Conducted evidence-based research studies on renal failure, breast cancer, and clinical nutrition synthesizing peer-reviewed literature into structured health outcome analyses and prevention-focused recommendations
• Performed comprehensive literature reviews via PubMed, CINAHL, and academic databases; produced multiple APA-formatted research papers and scientific reports
• Presented research findings to faculty and academic panels, demonstrating ability to translate complex health data into accessible, actionable narratives for varied audiences

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Public Health Concentration - University of South Florida (USF) (2026-08)

Pre-Health Sciences Foundations - Health Sciences - Southwest Minnesota State University (2022-01 - 2024-05)