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Volunteer experience 08/2018 to 08/2019
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Diandra Rufin Florat

Tampa,Florida

Summary

Analytical research scientist with over one year of experience contributing to laboratory studies of cardiovascular development and disease using a zebrafish model. Skilled multitasker with knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Biological Scientist

University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - Current
  • Maintained assigned zebrafish lines. Screened and identified mutant or transgenic carriers.
  • Followed research protocol. Maintained accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyzed data; designed and executed daily laboratory experiments in coordination with principal investigator or senior laboratory personnel.
  • Applied standard protocols to specific experiments, researched and improved current methods, and evaluated innovative techniques.
  • Assisted in daily operations of the laboratory including maintaining supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
  • Performed other duties as identified by principal investigator.

Violin and Piano Instructor

Tampa Music School
Tampa, FL
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory.
  • Created and implemented written and oral assessments.

Violin and Piano Instructor

Claudia's School Of Music
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate to each student's goals and interest.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Habana Health Care Center
Tampa, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Key West Health And Rehabilitation Center
Key West, FL
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology

University of South Florida
Tampa
12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Miami Technical Institute
Miami
10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Violin Teacher, Ensemble Practice And Music Theory

Professional Art School
Cuba
06.2015

Skills

  • Immunostaining
  • Microinjection
  • In situ hybridization
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • PCR/cloning
  • CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
  • DNA/extraction/quantification
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Restriction digest
  • Computer data analysis
  • Transformation
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Publications

  • Metikala et al., Integration of vascular progenitors into functional blood vessels represents a distinct mechanism of vascular growth, Developmental Cell (2022)

Volunteer experience 08/2018 to 08/2019

  • Volunteer member of the Cancer Specialist Foundation providing support to patients in the infusion rooms.

Timeline

Biological Scientist

University Of South Florida
10.2020 - Current

Violin and Piano Instructor

Claudia's School Of Music
10.2018 - 10.2020

Violin and Piano Instructor

Tampa Music School
02.2018 - 10.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Habana Health Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Key West Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology

University of South Florida

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Miami Technical Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Violin Teacher, Ensemble Practice And Music Theory

Professional Art School
Diandra Rufin Florat