Natale Paramananthan

 A Master of Biomedical Sciences graduate with a passion for procuring knowledge in biomedical sciences related research. Seeking a career opportunity in a hospital, or clinical research institute, as a member of a cutting-edge research team to maintain and apply my strong problem-solving, laboratory, research, verbal and oral communication skills, healthcare and administrative skills obtained from my past job experiences and education. 

RESEARCH:

Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care: June 2017- Aug 2017

• Worked closely with Moira E. Kendra APN for 375 hours in her care of patients with COPD and Pneumonia for her Mobility Research Study conducted at Morristown Medical Center 
• Assessed patients in their completion of aerobic exercises, collected patients’ medical data, and completed analysis and documentation 

• Focused on the physiological impact of advanced glycation end products on placental trophoblast cell development and gene expression, particularly its effect of calcification on cartilage to bone, evaluating how protein expression and bone ossification are affected by select RNA exposure, alongside professor, Dr. David Burleigh at Stockton University 

Scotch Plains Fire Department March 2024- Present

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 

• Position includes providing emergency medical treatment under various conditions both at the scene and en route to the hospital, driving and operating an ambulance, and lifting and moving patients and equipment

• Unit Associate on Medical/Surgical floor
• Position includes assisting nursing and medical personnel in delegated direct/indirect patient care activities, rounding to ensure that the patient is comfortable, taking incoming phone calls, directing visitors, receiving new patients, responding to call lights
• Worked closely and collaborated with RNs, physicians, NPs, PAs and CNAs to provide the best care to our patients

• Medical Scribe in Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center 
• Transcribed medical notes for patients’ clinical visit to the ED under the dictation and direction of medical providers including physicians, PAs, and NPs 
• Obtained 1183 hours of clinical experience

Gastroenterology and Infectious Disease PA-C: March 2022 - Oct 2022 

• Shadowed Jennifer Figueroa PA-C for 240 hours in her practice of Gastroenterology and Infectious Disease 
• Gastroenterology: Observed patients' physical exam, patient consults, prescribing medications, return phone calls, formulating impression & plans, reviewed labs
• Infectious Disease: Reviewed interesting patient cases, patients' charts, labs & imaging studies

• Shadowed Infectious Disease Specialist, Renee E. Frankel MD for 96 hours at HIV Rapid Testing & Counseling/PrEP Center, Morristown, NJ 
•  Observed routine appointments of various HIV or AIDS patients

University of Northern Colorado: Greeley, Colorado Aug 2023- July 2024

• Masters in Biomedical Sciences, MBS

• Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology & Minor in Holistic Health