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Ria Punater

Carmel

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Riley Relations Committee Member

Purdue Dance Marathon
Purdue University
02.2025 - Current
  • Built supportive, long-term relationships with pediatric patients and families at Riley Hospital for Children through ongoing engagement and mentorship.
  • Collaborated with Riley Relations committee members on fundraising events to create inclusive, child-focused experiences supporting pediatric health.

Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Surgeons of Indiana
Indianapolis
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive patient workups, including medication reconciliation, medical history intake, pupil dilation, and preliminary eye exams.
  • Performed diagnostic testing, including intraocular pressure measurements, visual fields, corneal topography, and OCT imaging of the macula and optic nerve.

Member

SPAid Club
Purdue University
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with packaging and assembling first aid kits for children worldwide.

Physician & Physician Assistant Shadowing

IU Health Hospitals
IU Methodist Hospital & IU North Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Shadowed physicians and PAs across multiple departments, gaining exposure to clinical decision-making and team-based care
  • Observed patient consultations and medical procedures

Member

Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Purdue University
08.2024 - Current
  • Engaged in career-focused activities, including Vital Labs and blood drive volunteering.
  • Strengthened communication skills by connecting with like-minded peers.

Competitive Pianist

Matinee Musicale Piano Scholarship Competition
Butler University
2017 - 2024
  • Awarded 1 Third Place and 2 Honorable Mentions

Education

Biomedical Health Sciences (Pre-PA Concentration)

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Carmel High School
Carmel, IN
05-2024

Skills

Piano, Traveling, Dance, Pottery, Fitness

Timeline

Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Surgeons of Indiana
05.2025 - 08.2025

Riley Relations Committee Member

Purdue Dance Marathon
02.2025 - Current

Member

SPAid Club
01.2025 - Current

Member

Pre-Physician Assistant Club
08.2024 - Current

Physician & Physician Assistant Shadowing

IU Health Hospitals
08.2023 - Current

Competitive Pianist

Matinee Musicale Piano Scholarship Competition
2017 - 2024

Biomedical Health Sciences (Pre-PA Concentration)

Purdue University

High School Diploma -

Carmel High School
Ria Punater