Education
****- ***, ********* ********** ********** & CLA, Certified Lab Assistant, NHA & College of Southern Nevada 2020- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor, Chemistry, summa cum laude, Nevada State College 2016- EMT, Emergency Medical Technician Training, College of Southern Nevada 2014- Bachelor of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, summa cum laude, Nevada State College Professional Experience
2022 Lab Clinical, College of Southern Nevada
• Performed successful venipunctures and capillary blood draws on a variety of patients (utilized straight and butterfly needles, vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, and syringes)
• Conducted standard tests such as blood cultures, blood alcohol, blood smears, and CLIA waived POC tests such as blood glucose
• Performed urine testing procedures and protocols
• Proficient with specimen labeling procedures, infection control, and sterilization technique
• Completed training and Certification in CoaguChek XS System, Siemens Multistix 10 SG Visual read and Automated Clinitrek analysis, SureVue Serum/Urine hCG-STAT, and Antigen testing using the BD Veritor test system
2016–2020 Undergraduate Researcher, Physical and Life Sciences Department, Nevada State College
• 4+ years of experience with microscopy and basic lab protocols/techniques
• Bacterial cell culture & maintenance to study the toxicity & florescence duration of a class of novel fluorescent tags (aminopyronins)
• Bacterial cell culture fluorescence microscopy (Nikon Eclipse confocal microscope)
• Identification stains (gram & spore stains)
• Sterile preparation and nutrient manipulation of culture media (broth & agar)
• Antibiotic synthesis
• Basic antibiotic susceptibility testing
• DNA extraction, qPCR, & gel visualization of PCR products
• ELISAs & other assays
• Developed lab specific protocols and tutorials for implementation of a biochemistry lab course 2016-2020 Nevada Hospice Care, Dr. Ajay K. Nellutla, M.D.
• Caregiver (Alzheimer’s disease & dementia patients: helped with feeding, toileting, companionship, and other ADLs. Organized activities for patients and families)
• Supply Management Coordinator
• Administrative (front & back office management)
• Worked with the Coroner’s office and medical director to file patient death certificates
• Utilized Careficient to maintain patient medical records, health insurance, medication management, and 30-60-90 day care plans
• Processed billing information for patients with Medicare and Medicaid Kristy Osborne
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2016 EMT Training, College of Southern Nevada
• Monitored patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respirations)
• Provided first aid, CPR, and other stabilization techniques to patients
• Assess patients’ condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies 2017-2018 SI Instructor, Nevada State College
• Provided academic support for students by facilitating regularly planned group study sessions
• One-on-one tutoring & peer mentoring
• Created lesson plans with goals & objectives that aligned with coursework
• Utilization of pedagogies such as metacognition, scaffolding, & Bloom’s taxonomy
• Student advocate for a shame free learning environment 2018-2022 Independent Science Tutor
• Provided one-on-one academic support for students 2008-2010 American Laser Center, Dr. Arthur A. Gresen, M.D.
• Office Manager
• Lead Aesthetician & Certified Laser Technician
Volunteer Work (2002-present):
Mountain View Hospital (NICU), Nevada Hospice Care, Nevada Memory Care, Elkhorn & Jones Memory Care, Desert View Senior Living, Silver Hills Health Care Center, Vegas Valley Senior Care, Gobble-Gobble Give, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Three Square, Golden Rainbow (AIDS benefit), Beaux Arts Ball, Black and White Party, Adoption Center of Las Vegas.