Quality Control Medical

KIMBERLY A. ALVAREZ

***** ******* ****** | Brookfield, WI, 53045 | 262-***-**** | gsuv77@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Experienced histotech eager to have a positive influence in a laboratory utilizing outstanding problem solving and communication skills along with a strong personal work ethic and maturity

EDUCATION MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI GPA 3.3/4.0

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences, August 2008

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Prepare written scientific laboratory repots summarizing data and conclusions

• Medical Terminology, Human Microanatomy, Histology, Anatomy & Physiology

• Personal laboratory dissection of Human Cadavers (full body and brain specialty)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Dynacare Laboratory, Histology Department | Wauwatosa, WI | 9/08-current

• Assist Resident and Pathologist Assistants with gross dissection of tissue and organs

• Frozen Lab expertise: setting up reagents, staining, quality control and assurance, breakdown

• Ensure proper processing, embedding, microtomy and sectioning of human tissue samples

• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining from permanent and frozen tissue

• Formulate solutions and reagents for special stain procedures and complete staining process

• Complete general office tasks (medical software: Ceridian) including accession and verify

• Resolve concerns with labs, patients, transcription, morgue, computer and doctors

• Maintain adequate supplies and monitor expiration dates of reagents and quality assurance

• Direct interaction with Hospital Professionals: Surgeons, Curriers, Pathologists, HTs…

• Stay up to date with current new theories, equipment advances and methodology

• Remain compliant with standard hospital operating protocols and procedural manuals

• Complete preventative and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Utilize computer, software and labeler to process paperwork associated with accessioning

• Consult Chemical Safety Data Sheets prior to using hazardous materials for guidelines

• Coordinate personal work schedule with Lead to accommodate workload and meet deadlines

• Perform quality control documentation and validation for successful CAP inspection

LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Milwaukee Public Museum, Zoology Department | Milwaukee, WI | 10/93-5/94

• Collaborate with science professionals to collect, enter, present and synthesize data, compose professional academic research findings, theories and conclusions

• Research in classification, evolution, distribution, natural history and ecology

• Evaluate specimens, documentation into database, mathematical treatment of data

OTHER MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

CAREGIVER | Patty Care Service | Mequon, WI | 10/04-3/09

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT | Homewatch Caregivers | Glendale, WI | 10/04-11/04

• Adhere to various facilities (rehabilitation centers, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) policies

• Responsible to evaluate, document and advise board of patients’ condition & status change

• Evaluate effectiveness of new client treatment and participation in new care plan assessments

OTHER MEDICAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

LEAD CNA

Waukesha County Health & Human Service | Waukesha, WI | 12/99-09/04

• Responsible to train, supervise, assist and coordinate schedule for new personnel hired

• Accurately record of patient’s medical status, provide personal care to client (hospice care)

• Design and implement plan and tables to document and ensure quality care for ADL's

MEDICAL PASSER/RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT

Tamark Place-Extendicare | Menomonee Falls, WI | 9/04-11/06

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Christian Family Care Homes | Waukesha, WI | 1/05-6/05

• Administer medicines and treatments (insulin, colostomy care, eye drops, etc.)

• Provide accurate documentation of patients’ medical records

• Direct communication with various health care professionals

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Lindengrove Nursing Home | New Berlin, WI | 5/94-12/97

• Document and collaborate effectively with other health care professionals and families

• Problem solve collaboratively to improve quality of life for patients and family

• Train new personnel of facility protocols, practices and procedures

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Power Point, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Ceridian Medical Software

• General Office Skills: computer, internet, e mail, fax, inventory, proofreading, photocopier, printer, phone, data entry, accession, verify, change orders

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Dean’s List

Biomedical Science Scholarship winner

Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient

Student Congress Representative

Blood Drive Volunteer Coordinator

Voluntary Math, Science & Reading Tutor

Crisis Pregnancy Volunteer

Church Nursery Coordinator Volunteer

Community Women’s Club Volunteer

Sunday School Teacher

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