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
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
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
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
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
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