Rachel M. Grubbs
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering May 2019 Gannon University – Erie, PA
Relevant Experience:
Weirton Medical Center – Weirton, WV May 2018-August 2018 Supply Management Specialist
• Worked collaboratively with medical staff to properly distribute and organize medical materials for the Emergency Room, Maternal Care, Surgical floor and Intermediate Care
• Mentored and trained new employees on methods and procedures associated with hospital supply management protocols
Surgical Observation December 2017
• Observed and interacted with surgical medical team during multiple total knee replacements Materials Management Internship June 2017-August 2017
• Executed the implementation of new procurement and inventory protocols for the entire hospital
• Reorganized and improved the Central Processing Department, implementing efficiency and staff convenience changes in all hospital material storage rooms
• Accurately managed inventory system
• Acted as an Authorized Purchasing Agent-ordered materials, prepared purchase orders, and participated in sales meetings
Research Experience:
Thermoregulating Prosthetic Sleeve: Gannon University, Erie, PA August 2018-Present Position: Project Manager, Lead Designer Advisor: Dr. Saeed Tiari Description: Creating a device that regulates the temperature within a prosthetic to prevent common injuries from occurring during size change in cold environments Published: ASME 2019, ASB Conference, ASME IMECE Conference 2019, and Celebrate Gannon 2019 Mini Baja: Gannon University, Erie, PA August 2016–Present Position: Project Manager, Co-Creator of Club Advisor: Dr. Robert Michael Description: Building and competing a SAE Mini Baja racing vehicle in national colligate competitions Medicine Delivery System: Gannon University, Erie, PA January 2018-May 2018 Position: Lead Designer, Team Member Advisor: Dr. Anne Schmitz Description: Created a theoretical design for an internal medicine delivery system that could be printed in a 3D printer
Published: Celebrate Gannon 2018
Medical Materials Efficiency System: Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV June 2017-August 2017 Position: Co-Leader, Materials Management Intern Director: Robert Kolanko Description: Developed and executed a new system for medical professionals to obtain the daily medical supplies within clean rooms at Weirton Medical Center Human Powered Refrigerator: Gannon University, Erie, PA January 2017-May 2017 Position: Lead Designer, Team Member Advisor: Dr. Anne Schmitz Description: Created a theoretical design for a medicine refrigeration system that is powered by biological functions
Published: Celebrate Gannon 2017
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Shadowing Experience:
Hanger Clinics – Steubenville, OH /Wheeling, WV June 2017-August 2018 Prosthetics Orthotics Associates – Orlando, FL May 2014 and January 2016 Work Experience:
Gannon University – Erie, PA
Residence Assistant August 2017-May 2018
• Created and lead interactive programs to engage residents
• Connected residents to the resources on campus
• Monitored and reported residents’ adherence to the University’s policies and procedures
• Assisted residents in overcoming various day to day challenges Extra-Curricular Activities:
Biomedical Engineering Society August 2015-May 2019 Society of Women Engineers, Service Chairman August 2015-May 2019 Gannon’s Baja Team – Founding Member, Secretary September 2016-May 2019 Gannon Women’s Soccer Team August 2015-January 2019 Skills:
Software: Proficient: Creo Parametric, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB Familiar: Ansys, LabVIEW, Java, C, C++, Python, and Octave. Professional: Strong leadership, adaptable team player, creative and analytical problem-solver, developed time manger
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