Gavesh Rajapaksha

Recent Rutgers graduate with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and experience in clinical care, scientific research, and patient-facing service. I’m currently seeking a clinical position where I can build on my EMT experience, develop hands-on patient care skills, and contribute to a healthcare team. I’m dependable, attentive to patients’ needs, and eager to learn.

EMT-B at River Road Rescue Squad (12-2025 – 07-2026)

• Responded to emergency calls, providing basic life support in accordance with NREMT standards
• Conducted patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted with stabilization and treatment until transfer of care
• Utilized ZOLL emsCharts to document patient information, assessments, vital signs, interventions, and transfer-of-care details
• Coordinated with crew members and delivered verbal patient reports to hospital staff, including advance notification for urgent calls

Clinical Volunteer at Rutgers APSEA (03-2023 – 06-2025)

• Conducted health screenings for community members across the New Brunswick area
• Provided participants with lifestyle counseling based on blood pressure, glucose, and visceral fat screening results

EMS Cadet at Marlboro First Aid Squad (03-2021 – 08-2022)

• Shadowed EMTs on emergency calls, learning vital sign collection, patient handoff procedures, and transport protocols

Intern at Princeton Brain, Spine, & Sports Medicine (06-2021 – 08-2021)

• Triaged patients and utilized eClinicalWorks to prepare charts for future patients and appointments
• Prepared rooms for procedures like steroid injections and joint aspirations

Research Assistant at Cai Lab (06-2023 – 05-2026)

• Researched mitochondrial and lysosomal defects in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's tauopathy under Dr. Qian Cai
• Contributed to project development and experimental design discussions for two publications
• Experience with western blot, Maxiprep, genotyping, cell culture, and other research procedures
• Wrote and presented thesis for Rutgers Honors in Biology Program and George H. Cook Scholars Program

Research Assistant at Aresty Summer Science Program (06-2023 – 08-2023)

• Accepted for a competitive summer research experience and $3000 stipend from a pool of over 500 applicants
• Gained foundational experience in research procedures, scientific thinking, and research writing at Dr. Qian Cai's lab

Lead Tutor, Walk-in Tutor at Rutgers Writing Centers (01-2023 – 05-2025)

• Tutored multiple students weekly during the semester on writing assignments using a holistic approach
• Managed Writing Center sessions and attendance as Lead Tutor and tutored walk-in sessions as Walk-in Tutor
• Studied and discussed writing pedagogy theory with fellow tutors as part of Writing Theory & Tutoring Internship

B.S. in Biological Sciences, Highest Honors; Certificate in Health Disparities – Rutgers University Honors College (2022-2026)