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THAO NHU NGUYEN

San Jose,CA

Summary

As laboratory professional, brings wealth of knowledge in preparation and analysis of tissue samples essential for accurate diagnosis. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adapting seamlessly to evolving lab demands. Expertise in histological techniques and dependable team player valued by colleagues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mohs Histotechnician

Mohs Pros
07.2024 - Current


  • Embed tissue
  • Cut frozen section blocks while

maintaining a high-quality product.

  • Cut high quality 3–7-micron sections

of small and difficult tissue

specimens

  • Prepare non-melanoma Mohs blocks

for permanent sections

  • Properly dispose of liquid hazardous

waste

  • Comply with all applicable health and

safety policies

  • Perform quality control on sections

and staining procedures to ensure a

high-quality finished product

  • Perform routine H&E stains.
  • Complete daily H&E quality check
  • Filing Mohs tissue slide
  • Train new techs as needed

Food Server

CHINESE GOURMET
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Acknowledge and welcome patrons, taking their drink and food orders
  • Process monetary and credit-based transactions by established procedures
  • Use discussion to get to know my clients better and see how you can improve their experience
  • Display food options and make suggestions for patrons who ask
  • Resolve customer issues as soon as possible, coordinating with upper management for more difficult problems

Optometry Receptionist

Eye Focus Optometry
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Site for Sore Eyes
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations
  • Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Managed front office customer service, appointment management, and billing tasks
  • Site for Sore Eyes

Cashier and Food/Drink Preparation

Bosphorus Trade (Great Mall)
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Address issues that have been raised by customers and provide credits for any returned items
  • At the end of each shift, I am responsible for counting the money in the cash drawers
  • Respond to customer inquiries about the menu and make recommendations based on their tastes
  • I must take payments, enter orders, and deliver food and beverages
  • I am responsible for greeting clients and taking their orders for food and beverages
  • I am to deliver the orders punctually and politely

Food Service Worker

Panda Express
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and served food according to established procedures and standards
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment
  • Operated cash registers and processed customer payments

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health with Biological Sciences Minor

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Science, Math, and Engineering Emphasis

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
03.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Laboratory procedures related to histotechnology
  • Patient interaction
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Creative thinking

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mohs Histotechnician

Mohs Pros
07.2024 - Current

Optometry Receptionist

Eye Focus Optometry
06.2023 - 11.2023

Food Server

CHINESE GOURMET
02.2022 - 06.2024

Food Service Worker

Panda Express
07.2021 - 12.2021

Cashier and Food/Drink Preparation

Bosphorus Trade (Great Mall)
07.2019 - 01.2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Science, Math, and Engineering Emphasis

De Anza College

Bachelor of Science - Public Health with Biological Sciences Minor

San Jose State University
THAO NHU NGUYEN