Quality Assurance Nurse
Resume:
Joan Lippmann
P.O. Box **** S. Burlington, VT ***06
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Trinity College of Vermont (1988-1992)Graduated May, 1992. B.S. BiologyMember: SIGMA XI Research Foundation.Dean's List: September 1988 - May 1992Secretary: TRI BETA Honor Society 1988-1989President: TRI BETA Honor Society 1990-1991Who's Who of American Students (1992)Windham Regional Vocational Technical School (1975-1976)Graduated September, 1976. Licensed Practical Nurse
Undergraduate Student Reasearch Fellowship Award (1990)University of VermontOutstanding Undergraduate Rresearch Award (1991)TRI BETA Research FoundationOutstanding Volunteer (1979)
Planned Parenthood of Vermont
LABORATORY TECHNICIANUVM dept. of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
11/93 -present. Study of the invasion mechanisms of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), a periodontal
pathogen, and its effects on the host epithelial cell. Molecular biological techniques, along with fluorescence and light
microscopy, are used to analyze the invasion process. As lab coordinator, my skills extend to supervising student interns,
budget management, supplies ordering, computer and equipment maintenance and general management of the physical
laboratory. Principle investigator: Dr. Paula Fives-Taylor.Wyeth Nutritionals, Georgia, VT.
10/91 -11/93. Quality assurance testing of infant formula during production. Performed chemical and microbiological
assays to determine nutritional content or contamination in this food product using various standard laboratory techniques
WELLNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Champlain College, Burlington, VT.
1/90 -present. Management of the Wellness residence hall on campus.
Developed a program to help enable residential
students plan and implement their own growth and development goals as they
take their place in this world. This includes facilitating and scheduling
programs of their choosing, giving back to the community through service
and having good clean fun.
I train a team of student leaders to help new students in the development of
their goals. This is a live-in position.
LICENCED PRACTICAL NURSE
University Pediatrics, Burlington, VT (June, 1984 - June, 1989)Mousetrap Pediatrics, Enosburg Falls, VT (February, 1978 - September, 1988)
Performed duties of a clinical nurse in a pediatric office. As such, I made initial assessments of well infants'
and childrens' growth, and motor, speech and social development. Obtained lab specimens such as blood, urine, and throat
cultures. Evaluated degree of illness or emergency and established treatment plans with parents over the phone and in the
office. Assisted physician in treatments or exams. Counseled and taught health and nutrition practices.
Franklin County Home Health Agency, St. Albans, VT (November 1977 - April, 1978)Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington, VT (January 1976 - January, 1977)Microscopy & Digital Imaging Skills:Phase & Light MicroscopyOlympus Zeiss NikonImage analysis softwareImage scanning softwareNomarski Optics Video Image CaptureComputer Skills:Applications:Adobe PhotoshopWord PerfectMicrosoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPointWeb Development:HTMLHomeSite, DreamweaverNetscape ComposerAdobe PhotoshopHardware:Workshop: PC Tune-Up, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
ANNUAL WELLNESS DORM EVENTS (1996 - present):
Adopt-a-Family for the holidaysTrick-or-Treat on Pediatric Ward at HalloweenBe-My-Valentine cards at retirement home
FRESH AIR FUND HOST, St Albans, VT. (1978 - present)
FOSTER PARENT, St. Albans, VT. (1988 - 1990)
FACILITATOR, WOMEN'S WORKSHOPS, Burlington, VT.(1984-1987)
FUND-RAISING, Community Health Center, Enosburg Falls, VT. (1978-1983)
Chaired and organized annual fund-raising event
in the form of a
benefit dance, using volunteers.
COUNSELOR, Planned Parenthood of Vermont, St. Albans, VT. (1979-1982)
Pregnancy testing and counseling. Volunteer
RECREATION DAY-CAMP DIRECTOR, Montgomery Center, VT. (1984)
CAMP COUNSELOR & ART DIRECTOR, Camp Kiniya, Milton, VT. (1973)
Joan E. Lippmann, Eunice H. Froeliger and Paula M. Fives-Taylor. (1999) Use of the Actinobacillus
actinomycetemcomitans leukotoxin promoter to drive expression of the Green Fluorescent Protein in an oral pathogen.
Molec. Microbiol. 14: 00-00.
Diane H. Meyer, Joan E. Lippmann and Paula M. Fives-Taylor. (1996). Invasion of epithelial cells by Actinobacillus
actinomycetemcomitans : a dynamic, multistep process. Infect. Immun. 64: 2988-2997.
Figures (Fluorescence micrographs) in: P. Fives-Taylor, D. Meyer & K. P. Mintz. (1995). Characteristics of Actinobacillus
actinomycetemcomitans invasion of and adhesion to cultured epithelial cells. Adv. Dent. Res. 9:53-62.
Abstracts
Maria Saarela, Joan E. Lippmann and Paula M. Fives-Taylor. (1998) The Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitansapaH
gene is involved in invasion of epithelial cells. Adv. Dent. Res.
Joan E. Lippmann E.H. Froeliger & Paula M. Fives-Taylor. (1997) Expression of the Green Fluorescent Protein in
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Adv. Dent. Res.
Joan E. Lippmann, D.H. Meyer & P.M. Fives-Taylor. (1996). Microtubules play a role in the Actinobacillus
actinomycetemcomitans invasion process. Adv. Dent. Res.
J.E. Lippmann, D.W. Gump, & D.H. Meyer. (1994). Shiga-like toxin output by E. coli 0157:H7 is reduced by bismuth
subsalicylate. World Congresses of Gastroenterology, Los Angeles, CA.
D.H. Meyer, J.E. Lippmann, & D.W. Gump. (1994) Bismuth subsalicylate decreases enterotoxin production and secretion.
World Congresses of Gastroenterology, Los Angeles, CA.
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