Debra A. Nelligan HT (ASCP)

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Peoria, Arizona 85383

Cell: 630-***-**** acgrqi@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 25 years customer service experience

** ***** ********** in management

Demonstrated excellent communication skills

with customers, staff and superiors

Superior organizational skills with an eye for

detail

Expert on the Dako Autostainer

Proficient on the Ventana staining platforms

Skilled in MediTech, WinsSurge, ProvationMD

computer systems

Ability to teach and train others

Self-motivated, independent worker

Critical thinker with excellent problem solving

abilities

EXPERIENCE IHC Tech/ Bone Marrow Tech

Miraca Life Sciences, Phoenix, Arizona

April 2013 - Present

Responsible for processing, IHC/special stains

on a large volume of Heme panels nightly

Large volume IHC staining performed on 9

Ventana XT, 3 Ultra

Extensive training on the Dako Autostainer

Responsible for Gastric Her2 and MMR testing on

Dako

Special stains performed on Nexus and Benchmark

Participate in lot testing and validation of

antibodies and reagents

Maintain a satisfactory level of control slides

and blocks

Train and mentor less knowledgeable staff

members on various staining platforms

Complete CAP surveys

Histology Supervisor

Alverno Clinical Laboratories, Hammond, Indiana

December 2010 - March 2013

Accurately accession specimens and order

additional testing, as applicable

Prepare gross specimens

Established staining procedures for a diverse

list of antibodies

Precisely cut and prepared slides for IHC

staining

Performed IHC on Ventana Benchmark XT

Responsible for optimization, validation, and

lot testing of all antibodies and reagents

Maintained all QA records for department;

including buffer, pH, new lot, temperature and

humidity

Researched within patient records for positive

tissues to create micro-array blocks for

validation purposes and positive control blocks

Answered CAP questionnaires and maintained CAP

EOC book

Assisted daily with histology duties; including

processing, embedding, cutting and special

staining of patient tissue

Process non-gynecological cytology specimens

using cytospin, thin-prep, and smearing

techniques

Endoscopy Secretary/POTC Scheduler

St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates,

Illinois

June 2007- October 2011

Accurately enter orders

Effectively communicate with patients, family,

doctors and staff any procedure delays or

issues

POTC Scheduling pre-op testing for surgical

patients

Department Manager, other

Jewel Food Stores, Melrose Park, Illinois

May 1986-October2006

Resolved customers questions and problems

Reduced payroll and supply costs through

effective ordering and schedule writing

Implemented and followed through with staff on

all compliance matters

ASCP certified February 2012

EDUCATION Certificate Vocational Specialist in

Histotechnology

Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois

Associates in Liberal Studies

Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois

December, 2011

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