Julia Smirny
Bala-Cynwyd,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician/Staff RN/Library Manager
Sally Balin Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2019 - Current
- Histotechnician duties: Processing MOHS surgery samples (embedding and cutting on cryotome), performing routine H&E staining
- Processing ambulatory surgery biopsies (embedding in paraffin, cutting on microtome), staining either H&E or immunostaining
- Library Manager role: Created and formatted journal database at Sally Balin Medical Center using MS Excel
- Current duties include updating the journal database, archiving selected journals, making photocopies, sorting incoming journals, and verifying and updating subscriptions
- Staff RN duties: Assisting MD with dermatological care and surgery
- Assessing patients, initiating, and updating charts, perform necessary measurements and taking photos to document findings in MIRROR, administering local anesthesia, treating minor wounds, perform EKG if warranted, monitoring patients after surgery and cleaning an operation room.
Freelance Research Consultant
Self-employed
01.2010 - 07.2020
- Services offered: gathering relevant articles using Pubmed, ScienceDirect and other sources, compiling summary report of the findings, Collect quantities and qualitative data from appropriate databases (Worldbank, and extracting files in csv format for further analysis, Compiling potential questionnaires to selects subjects for the study, Analyzing and organizing gathered information, identify the trends Drafting and finalizing research reports for presentation, Identifying key areas of concern and areas of improvement in research design and implementation, Impeccable writing and organizational skills
- Proficiency in research design, research report writing, and source analysis
- A thorough knowledge of research procedures and best practices
- Team-working and communication skills
- Ability to conduct research independently
- Knowledge of research and experimental techniques for gathering both qualitative and quantitative data
- A history of published articles, studies, or research work.Online research, data entry and formatting for private clients
Home Care Nurse
Self-Employed
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care, monitored for signs and symptoms of distress as well as adverse reactions to medications, monitored patient’ vitals signs, provided an emotional support and education.
Staff RN (Medical/Surgical)
Abington Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 11.2009
- Providing direct and individualized bedside care to patients, evaluating medical information, Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner, Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications to patients, Adjusting medical equipment as needed, interpreting and recording measurements, Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs, Providing an emotional support and education to patients and their families, Answering questions and educating patients and their families, Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation, Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team, Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Staff RN (Medical/Surgical)
Phoenixville Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Providing direct and individualized bedside care to patients, evaluating medical information, Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner, Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications to patients, Adjusting medical equipment as needed, interpreting and recording measurements, Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs, Providing an emotional support and education to patients and their families, Answering questions and educating patients and their families, Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation, Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team, Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Lab Manager/Research Assistant
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
12.2002 - 09.2003
- Maintaining human cells’ culture, performing Immunocytochemistry procedures according to protocols’ provided, Maintaining frozen stocks of cell lines and recording information in MS Access database, Performing gel electrophoresis, preparing of commonly used reagents, ordering lab supplies, Maintaining contact with hospital administration, updating personnel files.
Research Technician
Drexel University College of Medicine
12.2001 - 11.2002
- Maintaining primary human stem cells, preparing cell aliquots for surgery as directed, Keeping records of frozen cells using MS Access, Preparing common buffers and solutions for the lab, Isolating and running RNA samples using EQUIPAGE kits, Cutting paraffin-embedded tissue samples and staining slides using H&E method or fluorescent antibodies per protocol, Performed literature search
- In addition, I have participated in Drexel Discovery Day (Nov
- 2001), presenting a poster 'Gene expression profile of BDNF-modified hMSC cells used for transplantation in rats’ spinal cord after laminectomy.'
Graduate Research Assistant
Kimmel Cancer Center
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Participated in Dr
- W.E.Mercer research: constructed an in vitro model of colorectal cancer using p53- - deficient mouse colonic tissue
- Duties in the lab: maintaining human and animal cell lines, establishing primary cell culture, maintaining frozen stocks of cell lines and antibodies, Performing immunostaining of cells (on coverslips) using indirect fluorescence method, Performing karyotyping of p53cells grown in vitro, Isolating cellular DNA, amplifying DNA fragments using PCR, Running DNA electrophoresis
- Ordering primers for PCR to check DNA for mutations, and subtractive hybridization
- As a graduate student, I've completed an independent research project as my M.S
- Thesis, participated in weekly journal clubs, and presented current data at departmental meetings.
Education
Certificate in Data Analytics -
05.2022
Certification in Phlebotomy -
05.2019
RN Reactivation Program in Nursing -
05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
05.2007
Master of Science in Human Genetics -
06.2000
Skills
- Histotechnology (4 years)
- Immunohistochemistry (10 years)
- Laboratory Management (6 years)
- Electronic Health Records (10 years)
- Specimen collection / processing (7 years)
- Microscopy (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, and Access) (10 years)
- Presentation skills (10 years)
- Research (10 years)
- Data Management (3 years)
- Hazardous materials (4 years)
- Analytical Skills
- Team player
Websites
Certification
- RN, 10/2024
- BLS Certification, 01/2025
- GCP Certification, CITI Program, 04/2023
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, 06/2021
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Elementary
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
References
- Brett Telegan, HT, Lead Histotechnologist, Sally Balin Medical Center, (610) 800-0080, galacticbt@gmail.com
- Francine Fries, CPT, Main Line Health, Part-time faculty, Delaware County Community College, (484) 557-3640, Friesf@lmhs.org
- Caree Briggs-Updyke, Ed.D MSN PCCN, Senior Faculty, Montgomery County Community College, (215) 353-8643, CUpdyke@mc3.edu
Accomplishments
1996 Established primary colonic epithelial line MCE-53 (Thomas Jefferson University)
1996 Presented the findings at American Society for Cell Biology in Washington, D.C.
2001 Presented the data of an expression profile of BDNF-producing fibroblasts, used for the graft into rubrospinal axon of adult rats at Drexel Research Day in Philadelphia, PA
2007 Presented the data on hypoglycemia among newborns of first-time mothers
2020 Created a database to keep track of the journals, related to dermopathology and geroscience
2022 Updated MSDS, cataloged all the chemicals in the storage room using appropriate precautions to handle the Hazardous materials
Timeline
Histotechnician/Staff RN/Library Manager - Sally Balin Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2019 - Current
Home Care Nurse - Self-Employed
06.2014 - 06.2019
Freelance Research Consultant - Self-employed
01.2010 - 07.2020
Staff RN (Medical/Surgical) - Abington Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 11.2009
Staff RN (Medical/Surgical) - Phoenixville Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2008
Lab Manager/Research Assistant - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
12.2002 - 09.2003
Research Technician - Drexel University College of Medicine
12.2001 - 11.2002
Graduate Research Assistant - Kimmel Cancer Center
09.1996 - 06.2000
UPENN TRILOGY BOOTCAMP (online) - Certificate in Data Analytics,
Delaware County Community College - Certification in Phlebotomy,
Montgomery County Community College - RN Reactivation Program in Nursing,
Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Thomas Jefferson University, College of Graduate Science - Master of Science in Human Genetics,
- RN, 10/2024
- BLS Certification, 01/2025
- GCP Certification, CITI Program, 04/2023
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, 06/2021
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