Undergrad Student
Resume:
Nicholas J. Rattenni
Wilmington, Delaware 19808
E-Mail ********@****.***
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware; Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering anticipated May 2017. Dean’s List Fall Semester Freshman Year. GPA: 3.0
The Tatnall School, Wilmington, Delaware; High School Diploma June 2013; Honor Roll. Trainer Scholar, The Tatnall School Award presented for 2009-2010 academic school year.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Design Project with Philadelphia 76ers
University of Delaware, Fall 2016
Goal to develop Heart Rate Monitor to be incorporated into ankle wrap.
Design wearable microcontroller (Arduino FLORA, Pulse Oximeter Sensor) that is able to measure the heart rate of a professional athlete during play to maximize performance.
Data analysis on the athletes performed to differentiate small changes to heart rate to prevent over exertion.
Charles Peter White Fellow: Research with Dr. Michele Lobo
STAR Campus, University of Delaware, Summer 2016
Goal to develop a wearable device/ garment to track the orientation of infants.
Design microcontroller (including Arduino Uno, SD Shield, and Accelerometer) that is able to differentiate the positioning of an infant which in Prone, Supine, Sitting Upright, and Recline.
Data analysis on the infants performed using a Lab view Program that outputs the total time and percent time the infant spends in each position.
Biomechanics Research with Graduate Student Zachary Adams
STAR Campus, University of Delaware, Fall 2015
Goal of ongoing research is to determine which motors in the leg that when firing improperly can be warning signs of early Cerebral Palsy.
Produced data from test subjects, including children with CP, through different advanced techniques including force plates and EMG.
Developed data analysis on patients for proper and improper motor functions of the leg using algorithm that breaks down each individual signal from a cluster of thousands to determine which are significant.
Clinical Immersion: Shadow/Observe Physical Therapist Greg Seymour PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapy Clinic, STAR Campus, University of Delaware, Winter Session 2016
Goal accomplished to acquire 125 Clinical Hours while observing a licensed physical therapist.
Assisted therapist with patient care, including taking specific measurement, setting up Dynamometer for use, and applying electrical stimulation to patients.
Assisted patients during exercises, including use of machines, proper form, and reasoning for specific exercises.
Volunteer Aide, Medical Imaging Department
Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Children’s Hospital, Delaware; Summer 2015 – December 2015.
College Volunteer Program.
Assisted with patient care before and after medical imaging.
Assisted technicians with preparing patients for medical imaging.
TRAININGS
Patient Rights, Ethics, and Diversity Training
Stewards of Children
Customer Service Training, Sexual Harassment Training, Environmental Safety Training, Patient Safety Training, Age Specific Competency Training
MEMBERSHIPS
Biomedical Society; University of Delaware; 2014, 2015, 2016
National Society of Leadership and Success, University of Delaware Chapter; 2016
Men’s Club Basketball; University of Delaware, 2014, 2015, 2016; Position of Vice President, 2016
Scrimmage Practice Team Women’s Varsity Basketball; University of Delaware; 2014, 2015
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