Clinical Research Patient Care

Cupertino, California • 408-***-**** • *******.****.*@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/asha-govindarajan-0b465655

ASHA GOVINDARAJAN

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator with 8 years of experience in healthcare and nutrition. Leveraging my strong foundation in clinical nutrition and patient care, I am seeking a career transition into clinical research. My ability to understand medical terminology, patient interaction, data analysis and attention to detail makes me a valuable asset to clinical research teams. My current Volunteer position with ACRP- NCC demonstrates my dedication towards clinical research. I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to advance medical research and improve patient outcomes.

Education

2023 -2024 Certification Program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management UC Berkeley Extension

2005-2007 Master’s in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College/ Bharathiar University, India

2002-2005 Bachelor’s in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Avinashilingam University, India

Experience

Chirag Hospitals, India (12/2016- 12/2018)

• Proven ability to conduct nutritional assessments, provide counseling, and develop customized diet plans. Skilled in data collection, analysis, and documentation to ensure accurate and effective patient care.

• Contributed to the development of educational modules to enhance women's health and well-being. Passionate about improving health outcomes and committed to using evidence-based approaches to drive positive change.

• Conducted Maternity Health Programs.

Cerebhram Innovations Pvt ltd, India (06/2015-09/2016)

• Experience in data collection, analysis, and program implementation. Proficient in identifying and addressing health concerns, such as gestational diabetes, through the development and implementation of effective educational modules.

• Collaborated with marketing teams to enhance promotional activities and develop profitable nutrition programs for a mobile app. Demonstrated expertise in women, infant, and child nutrition, with a proven track record of improving health outcomes. ERGOWORKS Inc (09/2013-05/2014)

• Proficient in conducting nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, body fat analysis, and dietary recall. Skilled in data management and visualization using Excel to create clear and informative dashboards.

• Developed and implemented educational modules on healthy eating for corporate employees. Provided individualized coaching and support to clients in a weight management program, resulting in significant improvements in health outcomes. Cupertino, California • 408-***-**** • *******.****.*@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/asha-govindarajan-0b465655

ASHA GOVINDARAJAN

ASK institute of Hotel management and Brookfield Hospital, India (06/2012 – 03/2014)

(Part-time)

• Passionately delivered engaging and informative classes on foundational food science and hospitality management principles for Diploma in culinary Arts students, fostering their skill development and industry preparedness

• Leveraged motivational interviewing with outpatients to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes, while utilizing therapeutic communication in inpatient counseling in managing diabetes.

• Analyzed student nutritional data by conducting Nutrition Screening and collaborated with cafeteria staff, successfully introducing healthier and more satisfying meal options in the school lunch program.

MedVista Healthcare, India (Associated with Alpha Vista Services, Sunnyvale)

(06/2008 – 06/2009)

• Implemented a data-driven approach to nutritional assessment in a school health program, identifying 33% more children at risk of obesity and improving program effectiveness.

• Successfully led a collaborative school health program, working with child psychologists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and pediatricians to identify and intervene in childcare needs for over 4,000 students. Implemented a data-driven approach to nutritional assessment, resulting in improved program effectiveness and identification of at-risk children.

• Utilized a multi-faceted approach to assess children's nutritional status, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical testing, and dietary analysis, ensuring accurate data collection.

• Created data dashboards in Excel for clear and concise communication of complex nutritional data.

Study: Prevalence of Obesity among School Children with different socio-economic status in Coimbatore- Urban Region. On Assessment of School children under different socio-economic status and family history, we identified 33 percentages of children were overweight to Obese category.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Over-30-per-cent-of- school-children-are-overweight-says-study/article15368682.ece PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research Hospitals (06/2007-06/2008)

• Dedicated healthcare professional with strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing and leading teams. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and families to develop and implement individualized care plans. Skilled in data collection, analysis, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with medical standards.

• Led briefing sessions with food service teams to address challenges and improve patient care.

Cupertino, California • 408-***-**** • *******.****.*@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/asha-govindarajan-0b465655

ASHA GOVINDARAJAN

• Spearheaded impactful health awareness campaigns in rural areas, promoting nutrition education and improving health outcomes. Mentored students on clinical nutrition case studies, fostering critical thinking and practical application of knowledge. Interventional Case Study: On Periamullary Carcinoma post Whipple procedure – Transition from Jejunostomy feed to oral liquids and solids.

Skills

• Clinical Research: Research protocols, ICH-GCP, informed consent processes, medical terminology, data collection, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GLP).

• Nutrition Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of human physiology, dietary interventions, and nutritional assessment techniques. Skilled in designing and implementing dietary protocols for research studies.

• Patient Interaction: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building rapport and obtaining accurate information from diverse patient populations.

• Data Management: Proficient in data entry, analysis, and interpretation.

• Project Management: Skilled in organizing and managing research projects, effectively coordinating tasks, and meeting deadlines.

• Teamwork: Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively with scientists, physicians, and research teams of varying backgrounds.

• Microsoft Office suite

Volunteer

ACRP - North California Chapter May 2024 – Present Heath Ambassador- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley July 2023 – Present Membership / Certificates

Member of ACRP

Lifetime Member Indian Dietetic Association

Certificate on Introduction to Clinical Data - Stanford Online- 2023 Obesity and Nutrition - American Academy of PAs- April 2023 Paramount for Optimal Health- Abbott Nutrition May 2023 Workshops/Internships

• Manipal Hospital, India 2007- Conducted a survey study on Occurrence of Cardiovascular disease on Software professionals

• Trained fitness coach- Goqii fitness band (wearable). Reference upon request.

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