MONROE, CT — Vibhuti Jani, 19, a member of Masuk High School’s Class of 2024, is pursuing a medical career while studying at Elmira College in New York.
Jani has been a volunteer for the Monroe and Easton Emergency Medical Services as an emergency medical technician over the past two years. “My experiences in EMS have deepened my love for medicine and inspired me to someday pursue a career as an emergency medicine physician.”
Jani, who has been a Girl Scout since she was in first grade, recently used her passion to earn her Gold Award, the highest honor in scouting, as a member of Troop 34266. Her project was entitled, First Aid and CPR Awareness in Children and Teens.
The goal of her project was to teach first aid and CPR workshops to at least 25 younger people and get at least 10 teens certified in CPR, and to give a verbal quiz at the end of each workshop to prove the participants retained the knowledge.
By the end of her project, 20 teenagers became certified in first aid and CPR through the American Heart Association after she led three workshops for 45 kids age 8 to 14. She taught 50 teens hands only CPR and certified some adults as well.
“I was pleasantly surprised by how this project was received by the public,” Jani said. “First aid and CPR are such important skills for kids to have, and I am glad that I was able to share that knowledge with so many people.”
“I initially was not sure how many kids would be interested in a class like this, but the classes were well attended, and the kids had fun while learning these skills as well,” she added.
Among the topics Jani went over in the classes were tips for calling 911, how to use an automated external defibrillator, how to stop bleeding, using personal protective equipment and how to treat burns. Children participating in the workshops made their own first aid kits.
Jani plans to continue running the classes at local EMS agencies.
While pursuing her Gold project, Jani displayed communication, flexibility, confidence and empathy.
“I would like to thank my project advisor, Yashasvi Jhangiani, who is the CPR coordinator at Westport EMS,” Jani said. “She guided me through this project and helped me coordinate classes for all types of audiences. I would also like to thank my Troop Leaders, Dianna McCaffrey and Kate Goyette, for their support throughout my Girl Scout journey.”
Jani is enrolled in a six year combined medical program at Elmira College. Aside from becoming a physician, she hopes to continue her involvement with the Girl Scouts in some way.
“I definitely would like to become a Girl Scout volunteer/troop leader in the far future, once I am done with my studies,” she said.
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