Nadiah Alyamni

Nadiah Alyamni

Medical Advisor, Armed Forces Office

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biomedical Engineer | Clinical Researcher | PhD Candidate

  • Education

    • The Catholic University of America

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • The Catholic University of America

      2018 - 2020
      Master's degree Biomedical/Medical Engineering

      Relevant Coursework: Medical Devices, Rehabilitation Engineering Medical Device Useability, Technology Management, Software Management Decisions, Engineering Management Tools

    • The Catholic University of America

      2020 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Biomedical/Medical Engineering

      PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering conducting research on improving neurochemical detection using carbon fiber microelectrodes. Developing methods of indirect measuring with enzyme-modified electrodes and utilizing fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) to identify compounds. Passionate about enhancing early-stage disease assessment and providing suitable medical interventions.

  • Experience

    • Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia at Washington D.C

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2016
      Medical Advisor, Armed Forces Office

      - Served more than 100 Saudi armed forces member patients seeking treatment in the US annually under the Director of the Medical Department - Verified patients' needs, selected the appropriate insurance company, and secured and issued medical insurance cards. - Evaluated patients’ status and medical progress through hospital reports and wrote executive summaries about the patient's conditions and needs for the Saudi Ministry of Health.- Issued a tally of current and future costs of medical coverage of Saudi nationals to consulate staff and the Saudi Ministry of Health. - Monitored the insurance status of the diplomats, ensuring they always had full coverage. Show less

    • Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Jeddah

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
      Biomedical Engineer

      - Provided biomedical technical support at an internationally accredited and nationally renowned hospital with a capacity of 475 beds, 120 clinics, and 15 operation theaters.- Maintained a safe work environment in compliance with the rules and regulations of the accreditor institutions, Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International Regulations, and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare.- Took necessary steps for the installation of biomedical equipment including electrical safety checks and performance assurance inspections and semiannual calibration.- Undertook scheduled preventive and operative tasks related to all biomedical devices, making recommendations for replacement alternatives for outdated, issue-prone equipment.- Managed storage levels of the supplies and accessories, ensuring sufficient provision of necessary materials.- Responded to the help requests of end users, troubleshooting malfunctioning medical devices and providing effective solutions.- Recorded information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks and provided monthly reports to the unit manager.- Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use. Show less

    • مجموعة مستشفيات السعودي الألماني

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
      Biomedical Engineer

      - Inspected, tested, and calibrated emergency medical devices and safely installed them for medical use for an international hospital with a capacity of more than 3000 beds, 44 + clinics, and operation theaters serving 2.5 million patients annually.- Provided validation, repairs, and care for biomedical equipment, ensuring their smooth functioning with a team of 8 engineers and 5 technicians under the supervision of the Biomedical Department director.- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and accessories and reported shortages to the Biomedical Coordinator- Diagnosed the root causes of problems and provided solutions in an effective manner, leading to recognition by the administration for excellent service.- Wrote reports in the biomedical system for preventive & corrective maintenance and effectively communicated with the team about the status of the equipment. Show less

    • The Catholic University of America

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
      IT Service Desk Technical Support Representative

      - Oversee more than 60 conference rooms and classrooms; reimaging laptops, preparing new computers for integration into university networks and systems- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in classrooms & video conference rooms across the campus, working with a team of 10 IT staff members. Conducted software troubleshooting and solved problems- Provided excellent customer service by answering more than 50 phone calls and replying to email tickets, submitting service tickets for equipment maintenance requests and creating situation reports in the university system- Responded to help requests virtually and in person at different campus locations, in order of urgency, helping customers troubleshoot on the university’s Cardinal Web Platform - Managed the inventory for the Technology Services Department for auditing purposes Show less

    • American University

      Aug 2022 - now

      - Lead three lab sessions of Chemistry in Everyday Life class, helping 45 students learn how to perform basic chemical lab techniques and how to use them to perform scientific experiments. - Teach the theory and questions behind the experiments and conduct practical experiments to provide answers, familiarizing the students with common chemistry lab equipment use and honing their scientific experiment design skills. - Assist students conduct precise quantitative measurements in a laboratory setting and develop the skills to analyze and make sense of experimental results proficiently. - Help students develop effective scientific communication skills through lab report assignment.- Run the lab safely and effectively in accordance with laboratory safety chemical hygiene plan (CHP) guidelines and regulations. Show less - Conduct research using carbon fiber microelectrodes to improve neurochemical detection. - Develop methods of indirect measuring using enzyme-modified electrodes to sense molecules that cannot be measured directly.- Conduct thorough investigations into precise biomolecule detection techniques to enhance the assessment and identification of early-stage diseases and get insights into the advancement of a particular disease. This will aid in providing suitable medical interventions and recommendations.- Utilize fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) to identify several compounds that are not susceptible to oxidation or redox activity on the carbon fiber microelectrode (CFME). Employ HDCV software to gather and analyze the collected data. Show less

      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Doctoral Researcher

        Aug 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Accreditation Certificate

      الهيئة السعودية للتخصصات الصحية
      Sept 2016
    • Society For Biomaterials The 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition

      Society For Biomaterials
      Apr 2022
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      Saudi Heart Association
      Jul 2016
    • OSHA Certifications

      Occupational Safety Health Administration
      Mar 2016
    • Joint Commission International (JCI)

      Saudi German Hospital
      May 2018
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

      The Catholic University of America
      Apr 2016