MINITA PATEL
Ellicott City, MD, 21043
CELL: 973-***-****
**************@*****.***
Objective:
Highly motivated, high-energy professional with experience in patient care, health center, computer work and front desk receptionist. Also have the ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment.
Education:
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Department of Kinesiology and Health
Major: B.S. Exercise Science
Date of Graduation: May, 2020
Work Experience:
Sunrise Senior Living 08/2019 – present
Edison, NJ Certified Nurse Assistant
Bathe and dress patients
Serve meals and help patients eat
Turn and reposition patients
Provide and empty bedpans
Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, etc.
Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
Clean and sanitize patient areas
Change bed sheets and restock rooms with supplies
JFK Medical Center 04/2019 – 07/2019
Edison, NJ Patient Care Technician
Measure Vital Signs
Assist in Basic Needs
Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
Take fluid samples or other for testing
Assist patients with particular issues or needs
Provide appropriate emotional support.
EXCELL Education Pre- Physician Assistant Training 06/2018 – 09/2019
Atrium Post Acute Care of Princeton, NJ Pre-Physician Assistant Student
Enter Patient records in the computer
Measure patient blood pressure and pulse rate
Take Quality of Life Surveys
Plan of Action Presentation to Facility Administration based on findings as a Patient Liaison
Shadow a Physician Assistant at Princeton Medical Center
Patient Advocacy Experience
200 hours of real-life Patient Experience
JFK Medical Center 05/2018-06/2018
Edison, NJ Emergency Department
Physician Assistant shadowing
JFK Medical Center 05/2018-present
Edison, NJ Hospice Volunteer
Provide companionship and support to the patient and family
Provide simple comfort measures for a patient
Observing and reporting changes in the patient’s condition to volunteer coordinator or designate
Maintaining records of visits – day – time - travel
Attend Volunteer training program and facility orientation programs
Attending regular volunteer meetings
Using telephone support when needed
JFK Medical Center 01/2018- 05/2018
Edison NJ 2 East Volunteer
Travel from room to room with checklists and questions designed to assist residents in daily life.
Display cheerful, friendly and compassionate demeanor in order to improve patient mood.
Work with greeters at front door to take contact information and escort patients to destinations within the hospital.
Work with supply staff to get wheelchairs for patients and move them to various locations for tests, x-rays or scans.
Visit patient periodically to ensure they are as comfortable as possible, fetching blankets, pillows, water, reading materials and other items.
Rapps Pharmacy 01/2018-06/2018
Plainfield, NJ Pharmacy Technician
Filling the prescriptions
Doctor Calls
Patient calls about delay medicine and allergy clarification
Data entry patient address, allergies, payment and prescriptions
Managed stock inventory
Middlesex County College 10/2016-05/2017
Edison, NJ Counseling Services, Receptionist
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district polices, and administrative regulations.
Conduct follow- up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.
Assess needs for assistance such as rehabilitation, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
Value Pharmacy 06/2017-08/2017
Passaic, NJ Pharmacy Technician
Swiftly and correctly calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels and fill prescriptions which have been approved by pharmacists
Answered phones for orders and refills; answered questions on pricing
Worked with customers at Drop Off Window, ensuring optimum customer service to generate repeat and referral business
Managed stock inventory
Amba Health Center 04/2014-06/2016
Adalaj, India Volunteer
Pick up medicine from pharmacy
Enter patient records in the computer
Helping the doctor
Measure patient blood pressure and pulse rate
Make presentations on health education.
Skills:
Time management skills
Excellent Customer Care
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Good Work Ethic
High professionalism
Activities:
Member of American Association of Physician Assistant
Former secretary of STEM club
Member of Indian Student Association
Former secretary of Biology club
Certifications:
Board of Pharmacy of New Jersey
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Certified Nurse Aid
Awards:
Dean’s List Fall 2018
Member of Honor Society