Adelyn A. Jackson
Lexington,KY
Summary
Healthcare professional focused on using clinical knowledge and practical skills to improve patient outcomes. Pursues continuing education to expand expertise across healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathologists Assistant Clinical Rotation
University of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
- Grosed complex and small specimens, performed frozen sections and specimen photography, and facilitated tissue procurement for clinical research to support diagnostic accuracy.
- Work independently to gross complex surgical specimens and determine the need to consult with a pathologist.
- Made technical grossing decisions, troubleshot issues, and resolved specimen receiving challenges to ensure seamless workflow.
- Practiced as an educator and role model for residents, students, and staff members, enhancing learning and professional development.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Actively researching bacterial toxins in Thp-1 cells under the supervision of Dr. Gergely Imre, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology & Microbiology, South Dakota State University.
- Applied laboratory techniques including transfection, confocal microscopy, Western Blots, and plasmid purification to support research objectives.
- Collaborated with Program Instructor and graduate students to analyze data and effectively present findings to diverse audiences.
First Year Seminar Peer Mentor
SDSU
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Guided incoming freshmen in Human Biology program to facilitate smoother transition to university life.
- Presented SDSU campus resources to empower students in achieving academic success.
- Coordinated community service opportunities to enhance student engagement and connection with the university.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Pathologists Assistant
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, IL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD01-2025
High School -
Brandon Valley High School
Brandon, SD05-2021
Skills
- Specimen grossing
- Surgical pathology
- Frozen sections
- Tissue procurement
- Microscopy techniques
- Laboratory methods
- Clinical documentation
- Professional communication
- Autopsy performance
- Oral communication
- Case reviewing
- Gross examination
- Multitasking
- Sample collection and analysis
- Professionalism
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
The Call to Freedom program, Advocate and volunteer, Sioux Falls, SD, Advocate and volunteer for The Call to Freedom program, Sioux Falls, SD
Extracurricular Activities
- High School National Honor Society
- 4-year varsity tennis player while maintaining a 3.5 GPA or better.
Timeline
Pathologists Assistant Clinical Rotation
University of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2023 - 04.2024
First Year Seminar Peer Mentor
SDSU
08.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Applied Science - Pathologists Assistant
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry
South Dakota State University
High School -
Brandon Valley High School