PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
KARLA RODRIGUEZ
*** ** **** ******, *****, Florida 33136
Cell: 206-***-**** - **************@*******.***
Biologist with 4 years in leading large teams of scientists in advanced research projects. Extremely knowledgeable in overall laboratory function and maintenance. Efficient Medical Assistant skilled in tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical office.
Laboratory Experiments
Laboratory Equipment
Critical Thinking
Isolation and purification of DNA, RNA,
protein
PCR and RT-PCR
DNA and Protein Gel electrophoresis
Growth and maintenance of cell lines
Behavioral assays
Protein Extraction and Quantification
Bacterial Transformation and Cloning
Courteous and helpful
Adaptability and responsiveness
Reservations and booking system
experience
Hospitality background
Creative problem solver
MS Windows proficient
Medical terminology knowledge
Bilingual (Spanish)
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Medical laboratory procedures talent
08/2013 to 05/2017 Laboratory Assistant
St. Thomas University – Miami Gardens, Florida
Prepared laboratories for classes, chemical solutions, organized data, kept track of chemical inventory.
Carried out quality control assessments for DNA analysis software. Managed overall laboratory functions.
Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository. 12/2013 to 09/2014 Front/Back Office Medical Assistant Our Children Our Future – North Miami Beach, Florida Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
filing.
12/2011 to 02/2013 Front Office Assistant/Medical Assistant HealthFirst Medical – Miami, Florida
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. 11/2009 to 05/2011 Front Desk Clerk
Extended Stay Hotels – Miami, Florida
Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
May 2017 Bachelor of Science: Biology and Chemistry St. Thomas University - Miami Gardens
Biology Chemistry
December 2011 Medical Assistant Technician: Healthcare Florida Career College - Hialeah
Bilingual (English, and Spanish as first language) First author poster presentation on Cancer based research National Society of Leadership and Success inductee Volunteer at Brain Fair Miami Science Museum
National Certified Medical Assistant
Summer Research Institute participant Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Summer 2015 USDA research participant through St. Thomas University Summer Research Institute Summer 2014, and Summer 2016