Brandi N. Woodard, MS, PA (ASCP)cm
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
559-***-**** Mobile
******.*.*******@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL August 2006 – Present
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education
* Manage the second year of a graduate program with thirty-one enrolled students at various clinical facilities across the country.
Maintain correspondence between precpetors and students to solve educational issues at more than thirty facilities.
Manage affiliate files to ensure the program meets accreditation standards.
Facilitate business trips around the nation to various clinical sites to observe second year students during their clinical internship.
Establish and maintain clinical affiliations at hospitals and laboratories for students to complete their educational training as Pathologists’ Assistants.
Assess student clinical education progress through portfolios, correspondence, monthly examinations and quarterly evaluations.
Educate Pathologists’ Assistant students on basic evisceration techniques and Forensic pathology.
Facilitate bi-monthly meetings with the College of Health Professions Directors of Clinical Education to address current and common issues of various departments.
Consolidated Pathology Consultants, Libertyville, IL February 2009 – Present
Pathologists’ Assistant
Gross various surgical pathology specimens from multiple outpatient facilities, primarily dermatological, gynecological and gastrointestinal specimens.
Train laboratory assistants to process dermatological and gastrointestinal biopsies.
Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, IL Nov. 2006 – Feb. 2009
Pathologists’ Assistant
Grossed in a variety of surgical pathology specimens.
Assisted Pathologists’ and laboratory assistants with basic laboratory duties and frozen sections.
Midwest Diagnostic Pathology, Libertyville, IL July 9-18, 2012
Pathologists’ Assistant August 6-16, 2010, August 3-13, 2009
Grossed in a variety of routine surgical pathology specimens. August 8, 15-17, 2007, October 29, 2007
Rush North Shore Hospital, Skokie, IL April 28- May 15, 2008
Pathologists’ Assistant
Grossed in a variety of routine surgical pathology specimens.
Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC April – June 2006
Pathologists’ Assistant
Grossed in a variety of surgical pathology specimens.
Performed adult, fetal and neonatal autopsies: eviscerating, sampling, and dictating.
Assisted Pathologists with frozen sections and specimen photography.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 2004-2005
Medical Records Clerk
Cataloged and updated patients medical records.
Brought charts to physicians for appointments and prescription refills.
Provided legal and confidential documents upon request for all clients.
University Medical Center (UMC)/ CCFMG, Fresno, CA 2003-2003
Office Assistant/Secretary
Provided support and customer service for the UCSF Fresno Family Practice Residency Program.
Input data into access regarding resident medical procedures.
Children’s Hospital of Central California, Fresno, CA 2001-2002
Research Assistant (Rheumatology/Infectious Disease Clinic)
Examined medical charts to obtain data about patients seen with Coccidioidomycosis.
Assisted in data collection from the laboratory and neonate enrollment into a Sepsis study.
EDUCATION
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Science, Pathologists’ Assistant, June 2006
Clinical Rotation, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, June 2005- March 2006
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, May 2004, Magna Cum Laude
CLINICAL EDUCATION
California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), San Francisco, CA 2005-2006
Grossed surgical pathology specimens ranging from small gastrointestinal biopsies and mid sized non-complex surgicals to large complex specimens and transplanted organs.
Participated in neonatal, fetal and adult autopsies performing the evisceration, tissue sampling and closure.
Assisted Pathologists with frozen sections, CT and FNA procedures.
HONORS
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
President, Pathologists’ Assistant Class of 200*-****-****
Pathologists’ Assistant Leadership Award June 2005
Outstanding Female Leadership Award March 2005
Xavier University of Louisiana
President, Biology Club 2003-2004
Vice President, Biology Club 2002-2003
Dean’s List 2000-2004
Academic Scholarship 2000-2004
ASSOCIATIONS
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), ID #041*****-****-Present
American Association of Pathologists’ Assistant (AAPA), #1392 2005- Present
Xavier University of Louisiana
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society 2002- 2004
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Xeta Phi Rho Chapter 2002- 2004
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society 2002- 2004
CERTIFICATION
Board of Registry- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) March 2007- Present
Certification #966
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Kids First Health Fair August 2004, 2006 - 2012
Shalom Center, Feeding the homeless March 2010, October 2009
Most Blessed Holy Trinity Parish, Holy Family, Site Supervisor December 2009
Chicago graduate and Professional School Fair, Information Distribution October 2009
Waukegan High School Career Expo April 2009
YWCA IT Empowerment Day- Keynote Speaker April 2009
2008 ASCLS-WI Annual Meeting April 2008
University of Illinois MVSC 100- Presenter April 2008, November 2007
Barrington High School, Organ Demonstrator November 2007
Lead America- Volunteer, Organ Demonstrator July 2007
American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure- Volunteer June 2007
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization- 5K Race Participant May 2007
YWCA IT Empowerment Day- Presenter May 2007
Diabetes Expo April 28, 2007
American Lung Association September 2004
United Negro College Fund Walk Participant March 2002, 2003
Children’s Hospital of Central California July 2001-2002
Saint Agnes Medical Center May 1996-2000
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Summer Quarter
Anatomic Pathology Clerkship I
Fall Quarter
Anatomic Pathology Clerkship II
Interprofessional Healthcare Teams
Winter Quarter
Anatomic Pathology Clerkship III
Clinical Correlations II
Culture in Healthcare
Spring Quarter
Anatomic Pathology Clerkship IV
Clinical Correlations III
Autopsy Pathology
Biomedical Imaging and Photography
References available upon request