Sowmya Radhakrishnan Resume
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Sowmya Radhakrishnan Resume

EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA May 2019
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science with pre-PA intent
HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List Recipient

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Organic Chemistry, Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Principles of Physiology

Work & Volunteer EXPERIENCE
Textbook Sales Associate, University of Georgia Bookstore July 2018 – Present
Athens, GA
• Interact with students directly or via telephone to assist with textbook sales
• Perform ongoing tasks such as receiving, processing and stocking products
• Provide shipping services to customers
• Maintain accurate inventory
• Ensure that books are appropriately organized and help maintain an organized sales floor

Volunteer, Athens Heart Center and Family First Pain Clinic February 2018 – Present
Athens, GA
• Assist physicians and staff with paperwork and the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Support patients with little or no insurance coverage and assist in identifying financial support resources
• Educate patients through the Physician’s Circle for Patients program to help patients become aware of financial aid available
• Shadow providers to learn about patient interaction and how to assess health concerns

Personal Care Aide July 2018
Athens, GA
• Assisted patient with tasks such as transportation and intake of medication
• Responded appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of client
• Supported patient during prescribed physical therapy exercises
• Performed light housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, or running errands

Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Georgia West Laboratory May 2018 – Present
Athens, GA
• Assist graduate students in post-operative care for swine, including watering/feeding and monitoring IV fluids
• Coordinate with graduate students in monitoring behaviors and possible abnormalities of swine after surgery
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) of swine during surgeries
• Perform MRI analysis of scans to identify stroke lesions in brain before and after treatments

Tutor, Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela February 2018 – May 2018
Athens, GA
• Tutored students in Pre-K through 4th grade in math, grammar, science and writing skills
• Observed student behavior and cooperation and identified strategies to improve work in these areas
• Collaborated with other tutors to create a fun and safe environment for the students to work and play

Personal Care Aide January 2017 – January 2018
Athens, GA
• Provided care during daytime and overnight hours in areas of hygiene, dressing, transportation and medication
• Maintained appropriate schedule for patient, including necessary physical therapy exercises
• Ensured patient’s personal comfort through engaging in socialization and hobby activities with patient
• Kept accurate records of all necessary medical vitals obtained during shift
• Trained prospective employees



Volunteer, Kindred Hospice Facility August 2016 – Present
Athens, GA
• Accompany patients by providing companionship and support and helping with light housekeeping
• Travel to Commerce, GA to visit individuals in the hospice program to offer patient support
• Provide family members respite care through caregiver relief and supervision of patients
• Assist nurses at the In-Patient Unit in Athens Regional Hospital with paperwork and other organizational tasks
• Visit with patients in the IPU to engage with them socially and help them with meals, personal care tasks and contacting medical staff
LEADERSHIP & Other involvement Experience
Undergraduate Research Symposium, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences April 2019
Athens, GA
• Presented a project titled “Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Response to Tanshinone-IIA Loaded Nanoparticle Treatment in A Pig Model of Ischemic Stroke”
• Received first place for presentation of poster
• Interpreted and analyzed quantitative and qualitative results
• Explained the objective, methodologies, data and future directions of this project to the audience

Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate, UGA Career Center April 2018
Athens, GA
• Attended five workshops during one semester including resume building, networking and professionalism
• Learned to effectively communicate with employers via networking and about professionalism in the workplace
• Completed an online assessment to provide helpful feedback to the UGA career center regarding the programming series

Student Ambassador, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences August 2017 – Present
Athens, GA
• Represent the college as a student leader at multiple on and off campus events
• Address questions and concerns of parents and potential students by participating in informational panels
• Provide informational campus tours for prospective students and their families
• Assist at college and university sponsored events and network with faculty and alumni to expand communication skills
• Participate in the selection process of new ambassadors and help acclimate them into the program

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
• Club Member, Pre-Physician’s Assistant Association August 2016 – May 2018
• Committee Member, Relay for Life August 2016 – May 2018
Puppy Raiser and Volunteer, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Februa