Anita Patel
M- 443-***-**** Email- *************@*****.***
Summary
Highly dedicated, motivated and knowledgeable biologist with an exceptionally broad and deep microbiological, biochemical and healthcare( RN) background, looking for an opportunity to work collaboratively with scientist (life science) to achieve goals of organization as well as humanity. Able to explain complex biochemical and microbiological concepts to both lay and professional audiences in a clear and accessible manner.
Recent employment
Medical staff Associate Dec 2017 - current
CSL plasma
●Handled medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date.
●Reviewed test results and determines continued donor suitability. Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports. Maintains knowledge of and apply all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.
●Assessed signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.
●Managed employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, including administration of immunizations.
●Ensured the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
●Experienced in handling infectious sample and worked in cGMP environment.
●Using donor screening methods according to clinical lab improvement amendments (CLIA).
Registered Nurse I
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, MD January 2017- August 2017
●Worked cooperatively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide extensive patient care including: tracheotomy care, central catheter care, parental nutrition and NG Tube insertion using catheter, urinary catheter insertion.
●Performed duties including: performing EKG’s, evaluating lab work, calling in medication renewals, collecting lab samples and arranging consultation with medical doctors and specialists
●Provided wound care according to physician order.
●Administer medication including IV drugs
●Cooperates with healthcare team in identifying meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of patients.
Quality control technician at Mass Medical, India January 2013- July 2014
●Performed GMP analysis of samples utilizing analytical instrumentation and techniques such as HPLC, GC, Flow cytometry.
●Followed written methodology to prepare solvents, reagents and culture media using
GLP/GMP environment.
●Responsible for monitoring chemical processes and testing products as part of quality assurance
●Reviewed notebooks and data tables to comply with good laboratory practice/good manufacturing practice (GMP)
●Developed efficiencies by improving and customizing products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
●Counseled with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, and develop nonstandard test
Employment history
Lab Technician (Microbiologist) at Toprani Advanced labs March 2008 - November 2012
●Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
●Efficiently evaluated test results and made conclusions.
●High-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens) by using SOPs.
●Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
●Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.
●Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls
●Performed Microbiological assays( Gram staining and microbiological tests) and Microscopic identification of microorganisms
●Skilled in use of aseptic techniques.
●Worked efficiently with bacterial cultures.
●Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
●Performed PCR and gel electrophoresis.
●Performed sample preparation for nucleic acid extraction.
●Experienced in handling infectious samples.
Student Trainee
Cadila Pharmaceutical ( Quality Control Department) March 2006- June 2006 Ahmedabad, India
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Howard Community College Columbia, MD
GPA: 3.3
Master of science in Microbiology ( ECE evaluated) December 2007 Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat, India.
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Fluent in computer software skills - Word processing( Microsoft word, excel and Powerpoint) and database entry .