Keshika Shivanand

I am currently tutoring Year 10 maths, Year 10 science (biology, chemistry and physics), Year 10 geography, and maths methods 1&2.

I currently volunteer with the Monash Teddy Bear Hospital which is a non-profit, Monash student-led paediatrics interest group that aims to reduce "white coat anxiety" in children.

I currently work at the Mornington Hotel as a waitress, bar staff and gaming room attendant and supervisor.
This position has helped me further my communication skills and fast problem solving skills.

I had the opportunity to edit for the a student-run biomedical science podcast called “Let’s Talk BS”.

I was able to obtain an additional work experience placement at Portland District Health Hospital with the General Medicine Department.
I was also able to observe the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit.

This work experience was undertaken during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, thus I was able to view all necessary procedures undertaken in hospitals during this time.

As part of my work experience, I obtained an observer position with the Anaesthesiology department at Alfred Health Hospital.
I was able to observe other departments as well including the Cardiothoracic department, Radiology department and Intensive Care Unit.