Resume
Sheela Rani Kotagiri
1766 Barossa Way, Roseville, CA 94747 | ------------ | K------------
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Biology May 2017
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-GA Campus Suwanee, GA
Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Organizational Development and Leadership Concentration May 2020
OBJECTIVE
Over 4 years of experience working in a research lab and 3 years of experience shadowing doctors. Highly familiar with research techniques and hospital procedures. Is a hardworking, result-orientated leader who strives to achieve optimal results.
EXPERIENCE
PCOM-GA Circulation Desk Suwanee, GA
Library Assistant-Work Study October 2018- Present
� Provides assistance to students, staff, and faculty at the Library�s circulation desk by helping peers find the correct educational resources
� Performs basic circulation desk services such as discharging library material and collecting fines
� Helps streamline work flow by directing questions to the correct department quickly and efficiently
Health Careers Academy Suwanee, GA
Student Leader August 2018- Present
� Provides mentorship to 10th and 11th grade students by immersing them in a health curriculum designed to expose them to STEM careers
� Devises a new lesson plan each week with unique interactive scenarios centered around the week's topic to encourage discussion among the students
Elevation Physicians Folsom, CA
Scribe, Referrals Coordinator Oct 2017-June 2018
� Established and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management
� Under direction of the supervising medical provider, assisted the medical provider by documenting details of medical history-taking and exams of patients
� Assisted medical provider with records by accompanying the provider into all patient visits to take detailed notes
� If orders are not completed in a timely fashion or if results are incomplete, scribe works with practice managers to troubleshoot for causes and solutions
� Generated referral letters for physicians, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing
� Condensed online referral processing system and helped ensure patients had follow up hospital visits
� Retrieved and display current and past EKGs and imaging films (e.g. X-rays) for the provider to review and record provider�s interpretation
� Was a key player in analyzing the previous EMR system and advocating for a transition into a new EMR system
� Once new EMR system was established, helped integrate patient records
� Coordinated with the finance department to help patients meet financial obligations in a timely manner
� Familiar with ICD, CPT and medical billing codes
� Reviewed patient charts to input correct ICD and CPT codes for medical billing
Symic Biomedical Emeryville CA
Research Assistant June 2016- January 2017
� Worked as a paid assistant to a senior scientist
� Designed and performed Elisa collagen experiments to test protein binding affinity
� Tested candidate molecules in-vitro efficacy using a cell culture model
� Designed a collagen driven drug that targeted popliteal artery occlusive disease
Highland Hospital Oakland, CA
Health Advocate-Shift Lead September 2014-December 2016
� Assisted socio-culturally and economically diverse individuals by connecting them to resources such as housing, food, legal, and financial aid
� Collaborated in a team composed of physicians, social workers, and hospital staff to determine best plan of care for individuals
� To further improve efficacy of the help desk, screened and enrolled patients into research studies
� Coordinated care and served as a liaison between care teams in order to streamline patient interactions
Pinnamenneni Hospital Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Volunteer July 2015 - June 2015
� Shadowed doctors in three departments, General Medicine, Pathology, and Radiology
� Observed a doctor diagnose a patient with malaria and devise a treatment plan
� Analyzed stained cervix cells in the pathology lab
� Observed real-time Ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans and was shown the difference between normal and abnormal scans
Nation Laboratories El Dorado, CA Intern May 2015 - July 2015
� Analyzed water and mold samples from around the country to find discrepancies and prepare reports
Daily Californian Berkeley, CA Receptionist May 2015 � December 2016
� Responsible for archiving past newspapers
� Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in�person requests for information
� Handled public relations inquiries
� Made copies, sent faxes, and handled all outgoing correspondence
University of Pacific School of Dentistry San Francisco, CA
Research Intern November 2013 � December 2015
� Dissected a cadaver which was used as visual representation of how different parts of the body worked in harmony together for a UC Berkeley anatomy class
� Reconstructed the brain of a four year old child with hydrocephalus and studied the effect of irregular skull shape due to cultural deformations of blood flow and child development
� Contributed an abstract to a conference poster for Professor Gary Richards which was presented at an AAPA conference
Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Center Roseville, CA
Volunteer November 2011 � Aug 2014
� Shadowed a pediatrician to gain valuable insight into a doctor�s daily life, saw 3+ patients each session and learned how to successfully conduct a wellness check on children of all ages
� Securely and promptly discarded confidential patient information for doctors after each appointment
� Oversaw the hospitals book donation program which encouraged patients to start reading at a young age to prompt mental stimulation
UC Davis Davis, CA
Research Intern June 2012 - August 2013
� Worked with Professor Richard Louie and Roche Diagnostics to evaluate the performance of 3 different glucose monitoring devices for Point-of-care with critically ill patient samples
� Credited with contributing to 2 published research papers
� Contributed to Dr. Gerald Kost�s AACC presentation on point-of-care testing
� Submitted an abstract to the prestigious Hugh Edmundson Fellowship program which compared the accuracy of the ACCU-Chek Inform II glucose meter system to the Beckman Coulter DxC800 system
LEADERSHIP
Kappa Alpha Theta Berkeley, CA
Health Worker, Risk Manager December 2015 � May 2017
� Creates a Health Tip to be published every week about various topics such as nutrition
� Attends a seminar every week to stay connected to various health issues in the community
� Is the designated in-house member with first-aid supplies and basic training
� Organizes the in-house Be Well To Do Well program
� Facilitate discussions during weekly meetings about any health related questions/concerns the girls in the house may have
Asha for Education Berkeley, CA
Secretary, Marketing Team, Project Steward August 2014 � May 2017
� Asha Central�s main club contact
� Helps facilitate panels on topics such as Prime Minister Modi�s policies with scholars from around the Bay Area
� Reviews upcoming projects to assess how Asha�s resources and funds can be used to aid various organizations
� Promotes Asha through flyering and explaining its mission of generating socio-economic change and funding education for underprivileged children in India
� Recruited 5 sponsors to donate $600+ to Images of India, the annual culture show
� Project Steward for Mera Sahara and conducts bi-annual meetings updating the club about Mera Sahara�s growth and financial needs
� Writes meeting minutes
Sheela Rani Kotagiri
1766 Barossa Way, Roseville, CA 94747 | ------------ | K------------
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Biology May 2017
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-GA Campus Suwanee, GA
Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Organizational Development and Leadership Concentration May 2020
OBJECTIVE
Over 4 years of experience working in a research lab and 3 years of experience shadowing doctors. Highly familiar with research techniques and hospital procedures. Is a hardworking, result-orientated leader who strives to achieve optimal results.
EXPERIENCE
PCOM-GA Circulation Desk Suwanee, GA
Library Assistant-Work Study October 2018- Present
� Provides assistance to students, staff, and faculty at the Library�s circulation desk by helping peers find the correct educational resources
� Performs basic circulation desk services such as discharging library material and collecting fines
� Helps streamline work flow by directing questions to the correct department quickly and efficiently
Health Careers Academy Suwanee, GA
Student Leader August 2018- Present
� Provides mentorship to 10th and 11th grade students by immersing them in a health curriculum designed to expose them to STEM careers
� Devises a new lesson plan each week with unique interactive scenarios centered around the week's topic to encourage discussion among the students
Elevation Physicians Folsom, CA
Scribe, Referrals Coordinator Oct 2017-June 2018
� Established and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management
� Under direction of the supervising medical provider, assisted the medical provider by documenting details of medical history-taking and exams of patients
� Assisted medical provider with records by accompanying the provider into all patient visits to take detailed notes
� If orders are not completed in a timely fashion or if results are incomplete, scribe works with practice managers to troubleshoot for causes and solutions
� Generated referral letters for physicians, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing
� Condensed online referral processing system and helped ensure patients had follow up hospital visits
� Retrieved and display current and past EKGs and imaging films (e.g. X-rays) for the provider to review and record provider�s interpretation
� Was a key player in analyzing the previous EMR system and advocating for a transition into a new EMR system
� Once new EMR system was established, helped integrate patient records
� Coordinated with the finance department to help patients meet financial obligations in a timely manner
� Familiar with ICD, CPT and medical billing codes
� Reviewed patient charts to input correct ICD and CPT codes for medical billing
Symic Biomedical Emeryville CA
Research Assistant June 2016- January 2017
� Worked as a paid assistant to a senior scientist
� Designed and performed Elisa collagen experiments to test protein binding affinity
� Tested candidate molecules in-vitro efficacy using a cell culture model
� Designed a collagen driven drug that targeted popliteal artery occlusive disease
Highland Hospital Oakland, CA
Health Advocate-Shift Lead September 2014-December 2016
� Assisted socio-culturally and economically diverse individuals by connecting them to resources such as housing, food, legal, and financial aid
� Collaborated in a team composed of physicians, social workers, and hospital staff to determine best plan of care for individuals
� To further improve efficacy of the help desk, screened and enrolled patients into research studies
� Coordinated care and served as a liaison between care teams in order to streamline patient interactions
Pinnamenneni Hospital Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Volunteer July 2015 - June 2015
� Shadowed doctors in three departments, General Medicine, Pathology, and Radiology
� Observed a doctor diagnose a patient with malaria and devise a treatment plan
� Analyzed stained cervix cells in the pathology lab
� Observed real-time Ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans and was shown the difference between normal and abnormal scans
Nation Laboratories El Dorado, CA Intern May 2015 - July 2015
� Analyzed water and mold samples from around the country to find discrepancies and prepare reports
Daily Californian Berkeley, CA Receptionist May 2015 � December 2016
� Responsible for archiving past newspapers
� Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in�person requests for information
� Handled public relations inquiries
� Made copies, sent faxes, and handled all outgoing correspondence
University of Pacific School of Dentistry San Francisco, CA
Research Intern November 2013 � December 2015
� Dissected a cadaver which was used as visual representation of how different parts of the body worked in harmony together for a UC Berkeley anatomy class
� Reconstructed the brain of a four year old child with hydrocephalus and studied the effect of irregular skull shape due to cultural deformations of blood flow and child development
� Contributed an abstract to a conference poster for Professor Gary Richards which was presented at an AAPA conference
Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Center Roseville, CA
Volunteer November 2011 � Aug 2014
� Shadowed a pediatrician to gain valuable insight into a doctor�s daily life, saw 3+ patients each session and learned how to successfully conduct a wellness check on children of all ages
� Securely and promptly discarded confidential patient information for doctors after each appointment
� Oversaw the hospitals book donation program which encouraged patients to start reading at a young age to prompt mental stimulation
UC Davis Davis, CA
Research Intern June 2012 - August 2013
� Worked with Professor Richard Louie and Roche Diagnostics to evaluate the performance of 3 different glucose monitoring devices for Point-of-care with critically ill patient samples
� Credited with contributing to 2 published research papers
� Contributed to Dr. Gerald Kost�s AACC presentation on point-of-care testing
� Submitted an abstract to the prestigious Hugh Edmundson Fellowship program which compared the accuracy of the ACCU-Chek Inform II glucose meter system to the Beckman Coulter DxC800 system
LEADERSHIP
Kappa Alpha Theta Berkeley, CA
Health Worker, Risk Manager December 2015 � May 2017
� Creates a Health Tip to be published every week about various topics such as nutrition
� Attends a seminar every week to stay connected to various health issues in the community
� Is the designated in-house member with first-aid supplies and basic training
� Organizes the in-house Be Well To Do Well program
� Facilitate discussions during weekly meetings about any health related questions/concerns the girls in the house may have
Asha for Education Berkeley, CA
Secretary, Marketing Team, Project Steward August 2014 � May 2017
� Asha Central�s main club contact
� Helps facilitate panels on topics such as Prime Minister Modi�s policies with scholars from around the Bay Area
� Reviews upcoming projects to assess how Asha�s resources and funds can be used to aid various organizations
� Promotes Asha through flyering and explaining its mission of generating socio-economic change and funding education for underprivileged children in India
� Recruited 5 sponsors to donate $600+ to Images of India, the annual culture show
� Project Steward for Mera Sahara and conducts bi-annual meetings updating the club about Mera Sahara�s growth and financial needs
� Writes meeting minutes