Medical Assistant

Location:

Plainfield, NJ

Posted:

May 06, 2014

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Resume:

Michelle Berman

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking the position of Research Associate in the research

field that will utilize my qualifications and skills from both

the medical and research fields, while offering opportunities to

integrate personal enrichment with professional goals.

EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.S. in Biology and B.A in Philosophy

RELATED COURSES: Medical Endocrinology, Biochemistry Molecular Biology,

Bio Statistics with Lab, Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab,

General Chemistry I and II with Lab, Spanish Ecotoxicology,

Calculus II, Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Anatomy &

Physiology, Physics I and II with Lab, General Biology I-IV with

Lab, English and Public Speaking,

LABORATORY WORK EXPERIENCE:

Biology Laboratory Experience

A strong focus in the following Biological Laboratory skills:

. Genetic variation and selective pressure.

. Recombinant DNA techniques to clone and study genes from a variety of

organisms.

. Cloning genes to study the protein function and potential in medical

advances as well as genetic therapy.

. The developmental and physiological processes at the organismic level.

. The utilization of live chicken embryos and prepared slides to follow

early development of the circulatory and nervous system in

vertebrates.

Laboratory techniques utilized included:

. Isolation of plasmid DNA from E.Coli bacteria

. PCR to amplify the gene located in the plasmid

. Gel electrophoresis to determine the size of the gene

. Genetic sequencing at the Penn State Nucleic Acid Facility to identify

the gene

. Identification of major landmark structures during vertebrate

development

. Observation of the relationship between temperature and development of

landmark structures

Chemistry Laboratory Experience

Observation of development, reproduction, excretion, nutrition, and

hormonal regulation. General Skills for this laboratory included:

Quantitative analytical procedures, proper use of a laboratory notebook,

writing of a formal laboratory report, use of chemical literature,

experimental design, interpretation of data using statistics, and

laboratory safety procedures.

The Laboratory techniques utilized included:

. Reactions in solutions and chemical kinetics

. Spectroscopy

. Separations using gas chromatography

. Separations of compounds using liquid and paper chromatography

. Oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry

. Synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds

. Acid-base equilibria and titrations

. Chemistry of natural waters, acids and bases

. Halogens, their compounds and their reactions

Organic Chemistry Lab Experience:

A strong focus in the following Organic Chemistry Laboratory Skills:

. Recrystallization/melting point determination

. Distillation

. Liquid/liquid extraction

. Thin layer chromatography and Column chromatography

. A number of organic syntheses and natural product isolations

Standard Analysis Methods Utilized:

. IR

. NMR

. UV/V spectroscopy

. Mass spectrometry

. Polarimetry

. HPLC, GC and GC-MS, PSD, and KF analysis

Academic Research Experience

Lynch Laboratory, University Park, PA

Conducted research using 21 different genotypes of rice plants from

different regions of the world. The goal was to help crop growth in

nutrient poor soils around the world. Compared different rice plants growth

particularly analyzing roots and root hair growth. The capacity of plants

to absorb both water and mineral nutrients from the soil is related to the

plant s ability to develop an extensive root system. Of the total root

surface area, root hairs can contribute up to 67 %. Many different chemical

solutions were used to grow and study the plants. Numerous dyes were also

used to help visualize and monitor plant growth.

Analyzing equipment included: dissecting scopes, live camera cards, Adobe

Photoshop 7.0 software, Scion Image 1.63 software, as well as other

imaging, micrometer scale conversion, and magnification software.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Dr. Gregory Greco, Monmouth Plastic Surgery, Red Bank NJ

Medical Assistant for Dr. Greco

. Assist Dr. Greco during medical procedures

. Prepared instruments and patients for procedure

. Work with staff to ensure the safety and proper care of all patients

Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown NJ

Nursing Assistant in the Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Unit

. Took patients vitals and tended to any output bags or tubes connected

to patients (i.e. chest tubes, catheters, IV's, JP drains, hemovacs,

etc.)

. Took patient's blood for tests and blood cultures

. Worked with nursing staff to ensure the safety and proper care of all

patients

. Monitored oral intakes as well as body fluid outputs

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick NJ

Critical Care Tech in the Trauma and Intensive Care Unit