Front Desk Health Care

RASHAWNA HARVEY

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career profile

A dynamic and versatile laboratory professional with experience in

microbiology, genetics, and chemistry studies. Expertise in aseptic

techniques, protein expression and purification, DNA and RNA isolation, cell

lysate preparation, assays, electrophoresis, media preparation, culture

plating, Southern and Western blot tests, and bacterium culture maintenance.

An excellent communicator and team player, seeking to utilize skills to obtain

an entry-level position in the biotechnology field.

Genetics: Learned principles of heredity, inheritance and gene nature.

Performed genetic experiments using Drosophila Melanogaster as a means to

produce mutations.

Microbiology: Performed gram stains and bacterial isolations to identify

unknown bacterium cultures. Effectively gained knowledge of bacteria

enumeration and medium preparation.

Organic Chemistry: Developed skills in liquid extraction, filtration,

chromatography and distillation. Studied nomenclature, preparations, reactions

and mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

areas of strength and expertise

Aseptic Technique Microorganism Identification Research

Media Preparation Specimen Preparation & Testing Administration

Professional Experience

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, Horsham, PA 05/2011 to Present

Specimen Processor

Responsible for logging incoming specimens into the laboratory network,

coding tests from physician prescriptions, and preparing specimen samples

for testing.

Key Accomplishments:

. Successfully process specimens including blood, urine, swabs, synovial

fluid, ticks, and biopsies with detailed precision.

. Effectively centrifuge whole blood to separate plasma and serum to

make aliquots for further testing.

. Prepare various samples for further laboratory needs with the utmost

care and diligence.

. Enter in requisition data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of

information obtained.

Additional Work Experience

HAMPTON INN, Bordentown, NJ 11/2010 to 10/2012

Front Desk Agent

Provided guest services, providing lobby/reception support and

administering clerical duties, as needed.

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, Batavia, IL 06/2005 to 06/2009

Lead Teacher

Responsible for the social, intellectual growth, and child development care

of children within a kindergarten educational center.

Education and Training

B.A. Biology; Health Care Studies, Ashford University, Clinton, IA (2013)

. Dean's List: Spring 2010, Fall 2011, & Spring 2012

. Golden Key International Honor Society: Inducted

Biology Major, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL (2002-2005)

. Northern Illinois Presidential Scholarship: Awarded

Technical Skills

Laboratory Equipment: Centrifuge, Chromatograph, Electrophoresis Units,

Vortexer, Balances, & Scales, Thermal Cyclers, Micropipettes

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