Elizabeth Humphrey
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Quick learner familiar with research methodologies and clinical expertise. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Ready to develop new skills and grow knowledge by gaining practical experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Conducting literature-based research on p66Shc and its involvement in modulation of the gut microbiome
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Children’s Mercy Hospital Microbiology Department
2020.10 - 2022.03
- Analysis and testing of a variety of biological specimens for infectious diseases. Laboratory techniques include but are not limited to specimen processing, bacterial culture workup, rapid tests for COVID, flu, RSV, and strep, antibiotic testing, and molecular diagnostics.
- Lead scientist for entirety of microbiology department on Friday evenings.
- Application of skills including but not limited to quality patient care, collaboration with healthcare team, stress management, and conduction of 100,000 COVID testing within short time period during pandemic.
Research Coordinator
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Conducting genetic research through injection and testing of zebrafish embryos and transfection of human cell lines
- Zebrafish breeding and embryo collection
- DNA isolation, restriction, digestion, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, primer design
- Administrative work, including but not limited to managing budgets and travel, filing expense reports, creating excel sheets, arranging lab meetings, ordering lab supplies, managing calendars, handling and organizing research data.
Practicum Student
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
2019.08 - 2019.11
- Conducted laboratory diagnostic techniques in blood bank, hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis for patient diagnosis.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Provided patient care under laboratory supervision.
Practicum Student
Children’s Mercy Genomics Center
2019.01
- Validation of RNA-isolation assay for BCR-ABL mutation in pediatric patients
- RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, purification, restriction, digestion, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing
Practicum Student
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
2019.01 - 2019.01
- Exploring the genetic basis of Treacher-Collins Syndrome by humanizing zebrafish
- Embryo dissection, injection, and antibody-fluorescent staining, primer design
- DNA isolation, restriction, digestion, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing
Education
CC -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
12.2021
BS - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Kansas Medical Center
12.2019
CC -
Butler County Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Counseling, Active Listening
- Adaptability and Versatility
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management
- Administrative Expertise
- Special Needs Care
- Laboratory Techniques
- Exceptional Musical Expertise
Volunteer And Advocacy
- Unity Clinic, Nutrition Volunteer, 2022, 2023, Oklahoma City, OK, Providing healthcare to underprivileged and/or uninsured communities through nutrition-based expertise
- Crisis Text Line, Crisis Counselor, 02/2020, Support and encouragement for individuals struggling through a crisis, including but not limited to suicide, eating disorders, anxiety attacks, depression, and domestic violence
- JayDoc Free Clinic, Clinical Laboratory Technician Volunteer, 2017, 2019, Kansas City, KS, Laboratory technician volunteer; providing healthcare to underprivileged and/or uninsured communities Duties include acquiring blood through venipuncture, verifying lab requisitions, inter-professional interaction with medical students, patient interaction, quality control testing, utilizing tests including but not limited to Monospot tests, rapid HIV, rapid strep, rapid HCG and Hemoglobin A1C
- Willed Body Ceremony – University of Kansas Medical Center, Musician, 2018, Kansas City, KS, Organization and performance of ceremony in honor of those who have donated their bodies to science
- Special Needs Piano Instruction, Volunteer, 2011, 2015, Wichita, KS, Daily piano lessons to individual with Down Syndrome
Involvement And Achievements
- Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics MIG, Education Committee, 2023
- Student Dietetic Association, Service Chair, 2022, 2023
- College of Allied Health Student Association and Student Advisory Team, Representative of CPMA Class of 2024, 2022, 2023
- Dean’s List of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2022, 2023
- Honor Roll of University of Kansas Medical Center Health Professions, 2018, 2019
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
2023.04 - 2023.09
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Children’s Mercy Hospital Microbiology Department
2020.10 - 2022.03
Research Coordinator
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
2020.01 - 2020.06
Practicum Student
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
2019.08 - 2019.11
Practicum Student
Children’s Mercy Genomics Center
2019.01
Practicum Student
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
2019.01 - 2019.01
CC -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
BS - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Kansas Medical Center
CC -
Butler County Community College
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