Pratima Poudel

Experience

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  College of Biomedical Engineering and Applied Sciences

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Undergraduate Researcher

  o This research demonstrated that the mechanical strength and cell holding capacity of the cellulose scaffolds can be manipulated by crosslinking with chemicals like glutaraldehyde, chitosan, and dextrose. o For the research project, HeLa cells were cultured and seeded into apple cellulose scaffold obtained after decellularizing the apple hypanthium tissue slices. o Here, proliferation of HeLa cells was examined in all 3 dimensions of the cellulose scaffold. o Mechanical properties: swelling capacity test, solubility test and porosity of the cellulose scaffold were performed.o The crosslinking of scaffolds provided a greater depth to the study and use of cellulose scaffold in tissue engineering. Show less

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  National Trauma Center

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Biomedical Volunteer

  • Keeping track of inventory for all the biomedical equipment across the hospital.• To ensure the effective operation of medical devices, performed periodic and preventative maintenance.• To follow-up on devices throughout the hospital, I maintained tight touch with RNs, physicians, managers, and other employees.

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  Vayodha Hospital

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Biomedical Engineer

  • Instructing hospital personnel on the proper use and functioning of new medical equipment.• Reporting on services and submitting them to the Hospital Management.• To reduce unnecessary downtime, documented operational issues and operator failures using root cause analysis to remedy technical or clinical concerns.• After installation of medical devices, developed presentations and delivered demonstrations of new machinery to doctors and nurses.

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  Grandy City Hospital

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Biomedical Engineer

  • Diagnosed and repaired the source of the problem (infusion pump/syringe pump calibration issues, defibrillators, ventilators)• Installed several equipment (ECG, Infusion Pumps, Ventilators) as well as monitored and calibrated them to ensure appropriate operation.• Collaborated with doctors and nurses to ensure that equipment (Oxygen Regulator, Pulse Oximeters) functioned properly, resulting in improved workflow between departments and improved efficiency.• Using advanced Microsoft Excel, generated, and maintained monthly reports detailing repair processes and forecasted preventative maintenance on devices (X-Ray Machines, CT-Scan, Ultrasound Machines).• Product inventory was maintained by keeping track of stockpiles, anticipating needs, placing, and increasing orders, and validating receipts. • Instructing the clinics/hospital staff proper applications and operations of new medical equipment. Show less

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  University of New Haven

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Research Assistant

  Cell culture, cell freezing, cell thawing, cell seeding, preparation of spheroids, testing viability of cells, testing toxicity of cells, bioprinting 3D- scaffolds, fluorescence imaging of cells and spheroids.

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  12-15 Molecular Diagnostics, Inc

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Biomedical Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Biomedical Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Biomedical Research Intern

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Biomedical Research Intern

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
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  University of New Haven

  Aug 2022 - now

  I help undergraduate, graduate and doctorate level students with their research paper, thesis and any kind of writing assignments. I conduct Biomedical Engineering research at BMDiLab that focuses on using liposomes as a drug delivery device by incorporating them with mammalian cells, developing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and, Hydrogels.

  • Tutor

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - now