Ana Perez Cabral
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Dependable with a positive attitude. Fast learner with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Standardized Patient
University Of Florida, College Of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
10.2018 - Current
- Portray patient with a specific complaint so that students learn, develop and master their clinical skills.
- Evaluate student history taking, physical examination and communication skills.
Senior Laboratory Technician
University Of Florida, Animal Care Service
Gainesville, FL
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation, particularly ELISA testing on all sentinel mice population.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Intracardiac blood extraction from mice and rats.
- Rodent euthanasia, necropsy, dissection and collection of tissue for sentinel program
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy. Run blood samples on automated CBC machine
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
Biological Scientist
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Hospita
Gainesville, FL
03.2008 - 01.2013
- Handled clinical specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Microbiology bench work: culture set up, isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and fungi.
- Parasitology bench work: sample processing and identification of parasites.
- Serology bench: IFA technique and preparation of reagents and solutions.
- Results reporting in hospital Cornerstone online system.
Internship in Microbiology
Clinical Microbiology Lab Saint Vincent Hospital
Little Rock, AR
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Learn and work on clinical samples set up, culture, identification and isolation of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and fungi under supervision.
- Learn and work on automated microbial identification systems.
- Learn and work on identification of parasites.
Research Scholar in Inmunoparasitology
Universidad Nacional De La Plata
La Plata, Argentina
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Preparation of reagents and media.
- Performed immunofluorescence tests in particular for Toxoplasmosis and Neosporosis.
- Result interpretation.
- Routine maintenance of Toxoplasma strains in mice, including necropsies, cyst isolation and counting and re-inoculation in mice.
- Laboratory management and maintenance, including ordering supplies, record keeping, inventory and reports.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Universidad De La Plata
La Plata, ArgentinaMicrobiología Clínica E Industrial -
Universidad Nacional De La Plata
La Plata , ArgentinaSkills
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Standardized Patient
University Of Florida, College Of Medicine
10.2018 - Current
Senior Laboratory Technician
University Of Florida, Animal Care Service
02.2013 - 08.2018
Biological Scientist
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Hospita
03.2008 - 01.2013
Internship in Microbiology
Clinical Microbiology Lab Saint Vincent Hospital
09.2004 - 03.2005
Research Scholar in Inmunoparasitology
Universidad Nacional De La Plata
07.2000 - 07.2002
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Universidad De La Plata
Microbiología Clínica E Industrial -
Universidad Nacional De La Plata