Leonard A. McDonald
Gainesville, Fl 32607
OBJECTIVE: To acquire knowledge and experience in the field of animal and tissue research through experimental procedures.
EDUCATION
1991-1992 Certificate of Proficiency in WordPerfect, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida
1988-1989 Associate of Arts in Computer Science, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida
1981-1986 Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne, Florida
EMPLOYMENT
2015-2017 General Clerk III, The Ravens Group, Inc. (Full time)
Data entry of patient information
Locate local vendors per patient requests
Create outpatient authorizations
Edit and amend authorizations
Scan claims and medical records
Review documentation for appropriate disbursement
2013-2014 Anatomical Prep Technician, Shands Hospital (Full time)
Assist in IHC area
Sign out slide cases
Maintain slide staining flow
Separate cases by category and doctor
Label slides and send out
Stamp cases for QA purposes as required
Print and pull recuts as they are ordered
Maintain processors with corresponding log sheets
Change cleaning alcohol and xylene once per week
Check processors daily after all runs
Perform rush biopsy run
Process biopsies
Answer and triage phone calls
Operate Xylene recycler when necessary
2002-2014 Anesthesia Technician, Shands Hospital (Full time)
Restocking supplies such as drugs, surgical tubes in surgical rooms
Sterilization of surgical scopes such as autoclaving and using the Steris Machines
Calibrations of anesthesia machines for proper functioning during surgeries
Electronic ordering of surgical drugs, preparing IV's for patients
Operating glucose machines to check sugar levels
Knowledge of Fluid Management System (FMS), Rapid Infusion System (RIS), Med- fusion Pumps, Baxter Pumps, Propac, Site Rite
2012-2012 OPS Lab Technician (Full time)
Making PBS and PFA solutions
Performing brain perfusion on mice
Injecting enzymes into mice brain to create strokes and seizures
Usage of Cryostat machine
Manage inventory of lab equipment and supplies
Genotyping
Detecting strokes and seizures by the use of staining
Inventory of animals
2006-2010 Senior Lab Technician, University of Florida (Full Time)
Experience in Histology
Cutting tissue blocks for staining
Embedding tissue in paraffin
Grossing in tissue
Preparing slides for examination
View slides under microscope
Manual making of stain solution such as crystal violet, grams, Iodine
Dilution of alcohol from 100% to 95%
Correct improperly fixed tissue by infiltration
Experience with several types of stains, ie Gms, B&B,Trichromes, Giemsa, etc.
Cutting and Staining frozen sections
2005-2006 Vet Technician I, University of Florida (Full time)
Sterilization of surgical instruments
Gasing and Autoclaving of surgical tubes and light handle scopes
Setting up of surgical instruments in surgical room
Use of Gas Radar (EOGas) machine
Assist surgical technicians as needed
Restocking of sterilized equipment
Assemble surgical packs for surgery use
1989-2005 Animal Husbandry Technician, University of Florida (Full time)
Daily care of animals
Administration of subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular injections to
rodents and bovines
Skilled in taking blood from various animal species
Knowledge of sterilization including autoclaving animal cages and animal bottles
Assist in the Animal Operating Room during spare time
Prep animals for surgery
Sterilize operating room post-animal surgery
1997-2002 Security Officer/Package Handler, Sears Department Store (Full time)
Ensure a safety environment for customers and sale associates
Complete theft reports
Complete daily security reports using the Tesys computer software
Monitor in-store video surveillance camera
Assist customers with Pick-up machine
Scan customer receipts for package request
Retrieve ordered merchandise from the storeroom or store floor
Load and unload store items from delivery trucks
Stock store items in specific storeroom areas
Maneuvering of forklifts and dollies to unload heavy merchandise such as appliances, mowers, etc.
Load and unload customer merchandise in their vehicle
Look up package items or merchandise in computer system
Locate store items and merchandise in stockroom by bin system
Completed inventory of stocked merchandise
Report number of merchandise delivered to store
Returned inspected store items inspected to stock
Ship ordered items to customers
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
Weightlifting
Teaching Music and Singing
Sports
GOALS
Acquire Anesthesia Technician Certification
Acquire Histology Certification