Medical Assistant
Resume:
LISHAN T. WABELA
**** ****** ****** *** # * Galveston, Texas 77550
Cell: 469-***-**** ********@****.***
Education
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science 2011
Richland Community College, Dallas, Texas Associate of Science, Spring 2008
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Dallas, Texas Pharmacy Technician Certificate Summer 2006
Work
Research Assistant, 2009 2011
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
John Sealy Hospital, Epidemiology, Dec 2010 Mar 2011
Assisted physicians and epidemiologists in the collection of data by observing hygiene practices among healthcare providers, compiled
information, and prepared reports
John Sealy Hospital, NASA Clinical Trial, Feb 2010 Apr 2010
Collected blood from study subjects, documented results, and monitored subjects’ diet, position, and Ca levels
Medical Research Building, Immunology/Microbiology Infectious Disease Control, Oct 2009 May 2010
Assisted researchers in gel eletrophoresis of patient samples, microorganism isolation, plasmid transformations, SI mapping, Miniprep
DNA purifications, autoclaving of research materials, preparation of reagents and solutions, pipetting, and QC duties
Education Coordinator Assistant, 2009 2010
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Graded assignments, entered student grade reports, and communicated information to distance students
Pharmacy Technician, 2006 2009
Walgreens, Dallas & Galveston, Texas
Prepared IV mixtures and compound medications, entered prescription orders, filed, processed payments, maintained inventories and
records, packaged and delivered medications, and communicated with healthcare personnel
Clinical / Research
CLS Intern, 2009 2011
John Sealy Hospital Laboratory, Galveston, Texas Molecular Biology, Chemistry & Microbiology, Fall 2010 & Spring 2011
Observed PCR, RT PCR, DBS procedures for CMV congenital and other genetic testing
Performed standard laboratory tests by using Ortho Vitros, DXI analyzers, Helena, Beckman Coulter analyzers Cultured and isolated
specimens for identification of infectious microorganisms, prepared reagents for DNA extraction, prepared slides, and interpreted
information from microscopy
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Laboratory, Webster, Texas Blood Bank & Transfusion Practices, Summer 2010
Tested for compatibility of blood donor and recipient, performed ABO compatibility, direct & indirect antibody screening, and hemolytic
disease of the newborn testing
Memorial Hermann Hospital Laboratory, Memorial City, Texas Hematology, Summer 2009
Prepared peripheral blood smears for microscopic examinations to demonstrate special cellular elements, and studied blood cells to
determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions
Research Investigator and Co Author, 2010 2011
“Correlation between percent hemoglobin F and the Kleihauer Betke test”
University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy Hospital Hematology & Blood Bank, Galveston, Texas
Conducted IRB approved research to explore the issue of false positive Kleihauer Betke tests seen in patients with increased
hemoglobin F
School / Professional
Co Director, April Dec 2010
Fonterra de Salud, UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Managed supply inventory, scheduled volunteers, and helped plan mission trips to small towns throughout Texas in need of healthcare
Co President, 2009 2010
Christian Medical & Dental Association Student Organization (CMDA), UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Set up monthly meetings, contacted guest speakers, and helped plan student welcome weekends and medical mission trips
Member, Student organization for Clinical Lab Sciences
Student organization for Clinical Lab Sciences (SOCLS), UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Involved in raising funds for the organization, discussed issues among the CLS students, planned health fairs, and initiated students for
the involvement of campus clubs/activities
Member, Texas Association for Clinical Lab Sciences
Texas Association for Clinical Lab Sciences (TACLS), UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Involved in state annual meetings, student research poster competitions, attended guest lectures, and healthcare issues presentations
Student Member, American Society for Clinical lab Sciences
American Association for Clinical Lab Sciences (ASCLS), UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Student Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), UTMB, Galveston, Texas
Community
Student Lab Co Director and Patient Assistant, 2010 present
St. Vincent’s Clinic, Galveston, Texas
Volunteered at a student run free health clinic: Maintained documentation of patient histories and medical plans, scheduled
appointments, contacted insurance companies, and consulted with patients about lab results
Volunteer and Team Leader, 2009 2011
Hands and Feet Medical Missions, Laredo, Texas
Provided primary care and lab tests, coordinated CLS student volunteers, and consulted with faculty about lab supplies
Volunteer and Team Leader, 2008 2011
Galveston County Health Fair, Galveston, Texas
Oversaw volunteers and performed hemoglobin A1C, cholesterol, and glucose testing
Attendee, Fall 2008
Global Health Medical Mission Conference, Louisville, Kentucky
Met with other healthcare workers and students, discussed infectious disease control and preventative medicine, and listened to
speeches on global health
Awards / Honors
Research Awards, 2011
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Department of Clinical laboratory Sciences 2011 Research Poster Award First Place
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Outstanding Student Research Award
Community Service Award, 2011
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Outstanding Services in CLS Award
References available upon request.
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