PRUTHA N. PATEL
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EDUCATION
Drake University Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Arts August 2008-December 2012
Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
EXPERIENCE
Athletico Physical Therapy Palatine, IL
Physical Therapy Rehab Aide January 2013-Present
Communicate therapy protocols between therapists and patients to increase efficiency and patient satisfaction
Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) on a daily basis to organize and update patient profiles
Verify insurance policies and explain benefits to effectively assist patient billing
Hands on experience with physical therapy methods and theory in outpatient settings
Optimum Physical Therapy Des Plaines, IL Physical Therapy Job Shadow June 2012-August 2012
Assisted patients with modalities and exercises to restore body functions, relieve pain, and increase range of motion, strength, and coordination
Optimized patient flow for time management of organization
Mercy Physical Therapy Clinic Des Moines, IA
Physical Therapy Intern June 2011-April 2012
Observed and learned proper method of treating wound care patients
Provided customer service by interacting with patients and understanding their needs during recovery processes
Collaborated with different professionals in an inpatient pediatrics unit
Penn State University Harrisburg, PA Research Intern June 2010-August 2010
Reviewed several Fig Tissue Culture and Transformation literature and assisted in writing protocols for transformations
Learned basic research laboratory techniques including media preparation, stem and leaf decontamination, inoculation, and subculture of Jetropha and Ficus Carica L
Performed secondary research on Fig Tissue Culture and Transformation, synthesized findings, and developed a preliminary PowerPoint presentation which was then leveraged for more in-depth analyses by University
ACTIVITIES
Draastic Raas Team Des Moines, IA Team Captain August 2008-Decemeber 2012
Competed at different universities throughout country in inter-collegiate Raas circuit
Managed bank accounts, member dues, and expenses to keep organization financially stable
South Asian Student Association Des Moines, IA
Executive Board Member August 2008-December 2012
Developed a Microsoft Excel database to organize and sustain relevant organization information for future generations
CERTIFICATES
American Heart Association September 2013-Present
BLS for Healthcare Providers
SKILLS
Proficient with Electronic Health Records, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Reader Software
Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi; Intermediate Fluency in Spanish