Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Resume:
Courtney A. Nygaard
*** ********* ***. ** 763-***-****
Eyota, MN 55934 acg3b7@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Winona State University, Winona, MN Spring 2009-May 2014
● Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Honors: Dean’s List Spring 2009, 2013, 2014 and Fall 2010, 2013
The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
● Certificate: Clinical Laboratory Science May 2014
ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification: May 20, 2014 Expires: May 31, 2017
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Clinical Internship, Community Memorial Hospital, Winona, MN Fall 2013-Spring 2014
● Work in all departments of the clinical lab
● Write and review policies and procedures
● Work effectively as part of the laboratory team
● Have phlebotomy experience
● Have experience with patients in the outpatient and bedside setting
Lab Assistant, Biology Department, Winona State University Fall 2011-Spring 2012
● Prepare classrooms for wet and dry labs
● Create solutions, agars, broths and other materials needed
● Run an autoclave
Student - Faculty Research, Biochemistry Department, Winona State University
● Work with Escherichia coli and Mycobacterium tuberculosis genes Spring 2012-Spring 2013
● Make agar and liquid cultures
● Perform transformations and mini preps
● Analyze and report results of research
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cytogenetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic May 2014 - Present
● Perform Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization testing on blood, bone marrow and tissue specimens
● Utilize time management skills
● Work effectively as team member
● Continue education and obtain Cytogenetics Certification from ASCP
Officer, United States Army National Guard of Minnesota April 2010-May 2014
● Co-leader of 30-50 soldiers of various ranks
● Organize training events for drill weekends
● Maintain high level of fitness to pass army physical fitness tests
● Counsel and motivate lower ranked soldiers for promotion
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
United States Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Fall 2009-May 2014
● Instruct and train entry level cadets in all areas army regulations
● Plan and lead training events
● Manage groups of soldiers
● Effectively utilize time management skills
Hall Council Member Sept 2010-May 2012
● Brainstorm ideas
● Review proposed programs conducted by the Community Assistants
● Review program outcomes and suggest changes for better results
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Red Cross May 2011-current
● Attend training seminars
● Donate blood
● Assist in the organization of blood donation centers
SPECIAL SKILLS / APTITUDES
Extensive use with Microsoft Office programs
Extensive knowledge of PC and Macintosh computers
Excellent leadership skills
Effective communicator (written and verbal)
Works well independently and with a team
Presented ”Identification of alternative pathways to prenyl diphosphates involved in cell wall assembly
in Mycobacterium tuberculosis” at the 2013 American Chemical Society Conference in New Orleans,
LA.
REFERENCES
Tammy Torgerson, CG(ASCP)
MSG Scott Heise, USA, Retired
Frances Ragsdale, Ph.D.
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Jenaye Brown
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