Khushi Shah

Experience

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  Interventional Pain Management

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Clinical Shadowing

  Shadow surgeon during surgical and nonsurgical pain management procedures Help organize equipment before surgeryListen in on office and zoom visits - Interacted with patients in both English and Spanish- Worked with medical resident in determining possible diagnoses

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  Santa Maria Gastroenterology

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

  Clinical Shadowing

  Shadow gastroenterologist during office visits and endoscopic procedures Assist as a scribe Interact with patients in English and Spanish

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  University of California, Davis

  May 2022 - now

  Teach high school students at the Health Professions High School in Sacramento about neurobiology Utilize hands on experiments and dissections to explain the brain’s anatomy and physiologyCreate PowerPoints and slide presentations to present topics pertaining to neuroscience and psychology Write, review and edit articles in the field of health and wellness, research, and educationTopics include: chronic disease treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, mental health in adolescents pertaining to depression, anxiety, stress, disorders, marijuana and alcohol use, and sexual intercourse among truant adolescentsEditor training junior writers Participating in undergraduate research under Professor Mark Huising in the department of Neurobiology, Physiology and BehaviorWork with mice to study the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas and their role in the regulation of glucose homeostasisTag and tail 2 week old mice followed by extracting DNA for genotypingRun PCRs and gels from the extracted DNAUse the JDRF program to count analyze different kinds of cells present in the pancreas Provide one-on-one mentoring to first-year students through the Biolaunch ProgramMeet once a month to help students in their personal, emotional, and academic growth to impact their ability to be successfulConnect students with campus resources to provide supportAssist students in preparing for school over the summer, orienting to the college environment and culture, and selecting classes Facilitate inclusivity and a sense of community through icebreaker activities Offer advice about how to succeed away from homeShare resources offered to students and the locations for where to find them Help students familiarize themselves with the campus through a campus tour

  • Neurotech at UC Davis

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Morning Sign Out

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

  • UC Davis BioLaunch Mentor

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Orientation Leader

    May 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Intuitive

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  Peer Reviewer

  Review peer-reviewed publications on hepatobiliary surgical procedures Extract perioperative outcomes across different surgical modalities (open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted)

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  Hearts4Homeless

  Sept 2022 - now

  Student Volunteer

  Take blood pressure and blood glucose readings for the homeless and underprivileged population in Sacramento Provide resources to the homeless population for other free clinics and access to healthcare

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  Falcon Ambulance

  May 2023 - now

  Emergency Medical Technician

  Transport patients either code 1, 2 or 3 via ambulance assistance Administer drugs including oxygen, narcan, epinephrine, aspirin, and glucoseComplete documentation and patient care reports in its entirety for every patient contactTake vital signs (blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, spO2, lung sounds, and BGL)Give transfer of care report to receiving facilityMove patients safely and in their most preferred position Communicate effectively with partner and hospital staff Show less

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  Raging Waters

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Emergency Medical Technician/ First Aid

  Provide treatment and advice for those who need medical assistanceMake rounds in the park every half hour to ensure safetyPrepare 4 first aid bags and backboards before they are taken by lifeguards to their respective locations around the parkCommunicate effectively over radio with dispatch and park management to reach any incident locations in an efficient mannerDocument any and all incidents via patient care reports and witness statements

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  UC Davis Health

  Jan 2024 - now

  Pediatric Unit Intern
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  Berkeley Pharma Tech

  Jan 2024 - now

  Medical Research Intern