Brandi N. Woodard, MS, PA (ASCP)cm

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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

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