Brinda Nagaraj

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EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

Professional Master’s of Engineering (M.Eng) in Bioengineering Graduated: May 2021 Concentration in Bioinstrumentation GPA: 3.75/4.0

Bachelor’s of Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduated: May 2020 GPA: 3.50/4.0

Università di Pavia: Pavia, Italy Sep. 2019 - Dec. 2020 Study Abroad Program in Molecular Biology & Genetics SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

ICH-GCP, IATA, and BLS Certified. ACRP-CP certification in progress. Therapeutic Areas of Experience: GI, Nephrology, Oncology, Vein & Vascular, Vaccinations for Adults & Adolescents WORK EXPERIENCE

Innovo Research June 2023 - Present

Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

● Assisted with an FDA audit over the span of 2 weeks that resulted in no warnings for the PI

● Coordinated with third parties inside and outside of the clinic setting to ensure overall site success

● Completed feasibility questionnaires and drafted a recruitment plan with the administrative team Clinical Research Coordinator II Feb. 2022 - June 2023

● Enrolled patients into biospecimen studies while managing follow-up procedures for vaccine-based studies

● Managed more than 100 patients across 3 protocols through various study procedures IQVIA June 2021 - Feb. 2022

Research Assistant - Contract

● Maintained study equipment and took inventory of kits required for study procedures

● Gathered temperature logs from different devices to ensure investigational product is kept at optimal conditions

● Compiled reports of eligible patients after extensive medical record review and comparison with UIUC School of Chemical Sciences July 2020 - May 2021 General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

● Assisted students in understanding foundational chemistry concepts that were applied within a virtual lab space

● Created PowerPoints with over 60 slides each week of lab including visual graphics that facilitated deeper comprehension

● Discussed specific topics one-on-one with students to clarify complicated subject matter

● Ranked as “Excellent” in teaching by more than 100 chemistry students two semesters in a row Scribe America: OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center June 2018 - April 2020 Medical Scribe Trainer and Quality Manager

● Collaborated with a physician to construct a patient’s chart in the Emergency Department

● Trained new scribes one-on-one in an ER setting by providing performance evaluations and correcting charts while maintaining a high quality of scribing

● Audited charts detailing life-saving procedures performed during strokes and heart attacks to ensure high quality documentation Illini Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) May 2018 - Dec. 2018 CPR Instructor

● Instructed a class in hands-on CPR while explaining medical theories that support the reasoning behind certain actions performed

● Conducted a short CPR practical to test students on their ability to perform a life-saving maneuver in the proper form and manner

● Evaluated preparedness of students by proctoring a short examination to test clinical understanding of the material presented EMT Aide Dec. 2016 – Sep. 2019

● Provided proper care to those in need of services such as resuscitation or trouble breathing

● Held the responsibility of overseeing college sporting events and increased competence by being an active bystander

● Promoted recovery in the patient by providing the best healthcare service possible