Tsitsi Rwakonda has experience in various healthcare roles including as a certified nursing assistant, community service coordinator assisting those with traumatic brain injuries, and volunteer at a free clinic and hospital. She has a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh where she also gained experience giving campus tours and assisting in labs and teaching. Her leadership roles include coordinating health-related panels for pre-med students and volunteering through various campus and community organizations.

1. TSITSI RWAKONDA
111 Mill Ridge Drive, Milford, PA 18337
Home: 973-293-8351 - Cell: 412-680-2529- tmr45@pitt.edu
EDUCATION:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA Graduation: April 2015
Bachelor of Art in Anthropology
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
University of Pittsburgh, Pathfinder (Student Ambassador and Tour Guide) September 2013-August
2014
• Promote and provide information about University of Pittsburgh to prospective students and their families
• Provide information on health related careers to pre-med students on panels
• Promotion of University done by giving walking tours, City of Pittsburgh tours,sitting on panels and
academic opportunities and experiences
UPMC Mercy and Presbyterian, Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Sitter Jan. 2014-Present
• Maintained accurate records of client care, condition, progress and concerns,& vital signs
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and development mental needs of clients
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, ambulation, in and out of beds,bathroom, wheelchair
Progressive Health of PA Inc., Community Service Coordinator (Direct Care) May 2012-Present
Milford, PA
• Work one-one with clients with acquired traumatic brain injury
• Maintained accurate records of client care, vital signs,progress in cognitive recovery
• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, medications, occupationalduties as well as fun recreational
activities
University of Pittsburgh Department of Biology, Lab Assistant September 2012-April 2013
• Assisted in preparing rooms for specific labs, placing equipment in proper areas, assembled lab tools,
making sure lab deskmaterials were present and in correct quantities, lab inventory, and preparation of lab
chemicals
• Coordination and tracking of laboratory inventory to supervisors and lab instructors
LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Birmingham Free Clinic, Community Health Fellow and Volunteer May 2014-August 2014
 Worked as a volunteer in the clinic alongside doctors,nurses and pharmacists in helping underrepresented
populations from all over Allegheny County. Spoke directly with patients,discussed and assessed critical
needs,created action plans, distributed action plans and conducted follow ups with all patients encountered.
Department of Biological Science, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant September 2011-Dec 2011
• Responsible to assisting professorwith teaching material, leading recitation, creating review sheets and
sessions forexams
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences,Freshman Programs Teaching Assistant August 2013-Dec 2013

2. • Responsible for teaching student university life, including academic success,clubs,organizations, research
opportunities
Religious Education, Teaching Assistant September 2010-May 2012
UPMC Shadyside Urgent Care Center, Reach Out and Read Volunteer Jan. 2012-April 2012
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• African Student’s Organization Event Committee Member & Melting Pot Multicultural Club Member