Nicole Shearing

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Objective

Experiences in research include analyzing primary literature, proposing and conducting experiments to support a hypothesis, performing data analysis, and scientific writing. Experiences in healthcare include nursing tasks, preparing for procedures, and assisting in four handed dentistry

Skills

Computer Skills: SPSS, R: statistical analyses, Excel, PowerPoint, FIJI/Image J

Languages: English, Russian, French

Lab Skills: Drosophila husbandry, microdissections, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, sterilization, pipetting, media preparation, electrophoresis, chromatography, antibody preparation

Education

Emory University – Atlanta, GA Graduation May 2020

B.S. Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology – GPA 3.84

Professional Experience

Victor Faundez Neuroscience Research Lab – Atlanta, GA August 2018-May 2020

Undergraduate Lab Technician

Propose and conduct experiments relevant to 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome and Menke’s disease

Responsible for creating new Drosophila gene lines and maintained stocks weekly

Performed dissections on Drosophila to observe the phenotypic effects of combining multiple knockout genes into one larva, collected data via confocal microscopy, and performed data analysis

Performed qRT-PCR using the DNA extracted from whole knockout larvae and performed data analysis

Ben Massell Dental Clinic – Atlanta, GA September 2019-March 2020

Volunteer

Set up dental room and tray for the examination and procedure

Greeted the patients and prepared them for their dental examinations, took their blood pressure

Assisted dentists using four handed dentistry in comprehensive dental procedures including composites, restorations, and periodontal exams

Thoroughly cleaned the area after the procedure using the proper disinfection protocol

Helped the patient feel comfortable and answered any questions before, during, and after the procedure

International Medical Aid – Mombasa, Kenya July 2019-August 2019

Intern/Volunteer

Worked with an underserved Kenyan population and assisted in dental procedures at a public hospital

Collaborated with local dentists to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan

Presented oral health topics including how to properly wash hands and brush teeth to over one hundred Kenyan children with an underserved background at local schools, donated oral hygiene supplies

YAI/Premier Healthcare – New York, NY June 2018-August 2018

Summer Medical Intern

Assisted in patient assessment, collected patients’ blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight

Ordered labs and requested prescriptions for patients who have intellectual/developmental disabilities

Documented patient care and performed other duties assigned by the medical professionals

Performed various administrative duties, assigned primary care providers; followed up and closed referrals, notified patients of upcoming services

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