biological sciences
Resume:
Ornela Gjata
Address: **** ******* ***. ******, ** 22182 Email: abop73@r.postjobfree.com Phone: (703)
OBJECTIVE
A dedicated, versatile professional, with expertise in biological sciences and some areas
of healthcare, combined with proven organizational and administrative skills. I desire an
opportunity to work with a company where I can utilize my diverse abilities. I am open to
exploring employment opportunities in all areas of healthcare, as well clinical and
biological research.
EDUCATION
George Mason University Harvard University
Biology, B.S. Aug.2010 MLA in Biology Expected May 2012
OVERVIEW OF SKILLS
Cell Biology and Microbiology, Laboratory
Gel electrophoresis
Polymerase chain reaction, qPCR (Quantitative, and Relative)
Primary and established cell culture procedure and sterile technique, several metabolic
techniques, and maintenance of cell lines.
Column chromatography
Western blotting and southern blotting
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Extraction of cytosolic and mitochondrial cell fractions
Immunocytochemistry and immunopurification
In vitro kinase assays and ELISA
Ultraviolet spectrophotometry
Dissecting techniques for both vertebrate and invertebrate specimen
RNA and DNA isolations and digestion
Chemistry, Laboratory
Organic synthesis of aromatic compounds
MMR, Infrared, and Mass Spectrometry
Filtration, separation, and distilling techniques in organic laboratory
Crystallography, X-ray diffraction analysis in determining structure of compounds.
EXPERIENCE
Medical Technician, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute - Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls
Church, VA, August 2009 to August 2010
Assisted in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of the assigned
Registered Nurse by performing patient assessment, stress test, electrocardiograms,
intravenous therapy, and specimen collection (blood, stool, sputum, and urine).
Performed several invasive procedures, including insertions of Foley catheters, while
practicing sterile technique.
Observed and assist physicians with cardio version, insertion of a-lines, cardiac arrest,
and other invasive procedures.
Communicated/collaborated with care team members via team huddles to develop, implement,
and evaluate the plan of care to meet individualized and developmental care outcomes.
Research Assistant, George Washington University Center of Microbiology and Tropical
Medicine, Washington DC, June 2009 to August 2009
Worked closely with principal investigator while executing diverse molecular biology and
biochemistry techniques by following protocols with additional specific verbal and written
guidance such as gene cloning, using sterile technique to work with cell culturing,
purifying and manipulating nucleic acids and proteins, enzyme assays, PCR,
electrophoresis, blotting, etc.
Investigated transgenic techniques in Schistosoma mansoni using murine leukemia virus and
HIV lentivirus as transport vectors.
Participated in interpreting results, formulating hypotheses and design of experiments to
test them.
Carefully documented all results and organizing reagents.
Successfully worked both independently and collaboratively as part of a group/team.
Project Support Associate, George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Public
Health, Fairfax, VA, Aug. 2006 to June 2009
Organized and participated in health awareness projects such as the university wide
Health Expo . Provided university students with strategies to living a healthy lifestyle.
Participated in think-tanks and program development activities, such as a project,
COMPASS, funded and recognized as a model program by the US DoE for its aim at reducing
alcohol abuse on college campuses.
Assisted in researching and reporting requirements for state and national health
projects.
Organized, recruited, and trained project teams for a data collection initiative funded
by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Created and managed (including data exportation and format conversion) numerous online
health surveys for data collection.
Offered innovative ideas for new initiatives. Engaged in brainstorming sessions with
faculty resulting in the pursuit of new ventures.
Program and IT Assistant, GMU College of Education and Human Development Dean s Office,
Fairfax, VA, Jan. 2006 to June 2006
Developed graphical and quantitative reports for correspondence with grant
representatives, general public, and other audiences through use of software applications
such as Microsoft Excel.
Provided direct desktop and general information technology support to faculty and staff
within the Dean s office and coordinate technical assistance with support staff.
Assisted in development of online material, internal databases, and program
presentations.
Maintained correct system configuration and availability, and security of office data via
regular maintenance.
Provided support in managing the office's equipment and necessary training required.
Utilized computer management operating system components and other third party software to
manage user rights. Performed software installation and other procedures as required.
Developed graphical and quantitative reports for correspondence with grant
representatives, general public, and other audiences through use of software applications
such as Microsoft Excel and SPSS Data Manager.
Patient Care Technician, Montgomery Regional Hospital Blacksburg, VA, April 2004 to May
2005
Assessed and responded to the needs of patients on a continual basis.
Recorded patients vital signs and monitored them regularly.
Prepared and sent out specimen for laboratory testing.
Handled medical charts and submitted information to outpatient surgery, ER and ICU.
Registered patients for outpatient surgery.
Checked in patients and discharged them from the hospital.
Laboratory Courses, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Aug.2005 to Aug.2009
Microbiology, Genetics, Animal Biology, Cellular Biology, Botany, Ecology, General
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biostatistics, Physics & Engineering.
ACTIVITIES
Patient Safety & Quality Care Committee, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Jan. 2010 to August 2010
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, George Mason University, Jan. 2006 to Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, George Mason University, Jan. 2006 to Present
American Society for Microbiology, George Mason University, Jan. 2006 to May 2009
George Mason Honor Committee and Honor Guard, George Mason University, Aug. 2008 to May
2009
International Scholar Laureate Program: Delegation on Medicine, South Africa, Summer 2006
Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, Campus Crusade for Christ, March 2006
PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Office Suite (2003 and 2007)
HTML
Adobe (Macromedia) Photoshop
Quantitative Analysis, MinitabFluent in Albanian, proficient in French.
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