Nicole Blomlie

**** ***** ******** **** #**

Cleveland, OH 44120

612-***-****

acdrz7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking Histotechnian position in a hospital serving diverse populations of patients.

CERFICATION

ASCP Certified March 2014

Cosmetology managers license December 2010- current

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology December 2013

Argosy University, Eagan, MN

• Entry-level knowledge of grossing, embedding, microtomy, H & E staining and

special stains.

• Responsible for grossing all specimens, quality control and safety precautions

Licensure in Cosmetology December 2007

Aveda Institute, Minneapolis, MN

General Studies August 2004- June

2005

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Intern September 2013- December 2013

September 2013- December 2013

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

• Knowledge of embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, decalcification,

fixation, routine and special staining, and immunohistochemistry

• Trained and competent for frozen sections under six minutes at Cleveland

Clinic, following a two week training period

• Made cassettes for specimens

• Embedded tissue specimens of all sizes

• Cut paraffin blocks

• Proficiency with automatic stainers /cover slippers / slide printer

• Performed special stains / routine H&E slides

• Performed frozen sections

• Prepared cytology slides for the pathologist

• End of day clean up (wash dishes/counters)

• File Block / slides

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Clinic February 2014- current

Histotechnician, Cleveland, OH

• Performs staining, tissue sectioning, fixation and embedding techniques.

• Maintains equipment and records.

• Troubleshoots procedural and technical problems.

• Performs data entry of patient and specimen information.

• Processes specimens, embeds, and sections embedded specimens using a

microtome.

• Performs routine stains and special stains procedures

• Mounts, labels and distributes prepared microscope slides to pathologists or to

appropriate areas for interpretation.

• Prepares reagents buffers, solutions and stains.

• Demonstrates necessary computer skills, has knowledge of computer programs,

and performs computer activities in order to effectively perform tests, data entry

of patient and specimen information, collect statistics or review patient

information

• Maintains cleanliness of assigned instrumentation and/or equipment.

• Performs general maintenance and quality control of equipment.

• Completes and maintains preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records.

• Sections frozen tissue specimens using the cryostat when necessary.

• Files surgical and autopsy blocks as required

Stylist March 2009- September 2012

Fantastic Sam’s, Blaine, MN

• Superb cutting and coloring skills - regularly attend refresher classes to keep up to

date with the latest trends

• Proven client following, steady client base in and around the local area

• Excellent ability to work in a team environment

• Achieved and held Master Colorist title

• Operate cash registers to receive payments from patron

• Analyze client’s hair and other physical features to determine and recommend

beauty treatment or suggest hairstyles

• Skilled in a fast paced environment, while having the adeptness to multi task

AFFLICATIONS

National Society for Histotechnology

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