ODESSA BALUMBU

** ******* ******, **** ******** NY. 10604

E-mail: abo57p@r.postjobfree.com -- Phone: 510-***-****

Education:

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Valhalla, NY

MS, Physiology, May 2010

1. Thesis: The Role of Pro-oxidants and Antioxidants in Hypertension.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program, May 2003 New Brunswick, NJ

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, CA

BA, Sociology, August 2000

Experience:

01/2011-Current

WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Valhalla, NY

Pathologist Assistant

1. Work closely with residents while grossing placentas, biopsies, and various surgical specimens

2. Cut and stain frozen sections during open operating cases

3. Maintain laboratory equipment and a clean, organized laboratory

4. Maintain quality assurance logs and performs daily stain maintenance

5. Assist in updating Standard Operating Procedure logs

06/2012-Current

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL White Plains, NY

Pathologist Assistant

1. Grossing placentas, biopsies, and various surgical specimens

10/2010-01/2011

NEW ENGLAND RETINA Westport, CT

Ophthalmology Technician

1. Worked up patients by gathering history and taking blood pressure

2. Checked patients vision and dilated eyes for retina examination

3. Used optical coherence tomography (OCT) for assessing retinal pathology

12/2005-08/2010

PATHOLOGY SERVICES INCORPORATED Berkeley, CA

Pathology Assistant

1. Assisted Pathologists in grossing and dictation of small biopsies, which included obstetric/gynecological, gastrointestinal and dermatological specimens

2. Fixed and embedded tissue for frozen sections and H&E staining during open operating cases

3. Assisted in autopsies by noting measurements and vital information. Helped in stapling and cleaning of bodies. Assisted in filing and organizing state and federal regulatory paperwork

4. Maintained laboratory equipment and a clean and organized laboratory by nightly cleaning

04/2004-12/2005

MILESTONE Walnut Creek, CA

Behavioral Therapist

1. Promoted positive behavior and verbal communication through Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to autistic children

2. Helped customized clinical plans for each child according to age, gender, severity of disorder and goals of therapy

3. Involved in maintaining clinical notes on the progress of my clients

Skills:

1. Microsoft word, Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Windows, Accessioning, Power Path, Reference Manger

2. Excellent in use of cryostat, immunohistochemical methods (e.g. tissue embedding, sectioning,

H&E staining, immune-staining)

Additional:

1. Fluent in Lingala and some French

1. President, Genocide Prevention & Awareness Club, New York Medical College, 2009-2010

2. Member, Nehra-Savent Foundation, New York Medical College, 2009-2010

3. Hospice Volunteer, Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester, 2009-2011

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