Isabella DuPre
Research Technician and Healthcare Professional
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Perceptive, highly motivated candidate with background in both medical and scientific fields. Top-notch research technician with detail oriented and systematic nature useful for analyzing and interpreting data. Depth of practical knowledge and drive for excellence has resulted in proven success in leadership, quality improvement, and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician II
University Of Arizona (UAHS BioBank)
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Performs skilled scientific processing techniques to advance further medical research for over 15 studies.
- Assists internal department research by performing a wide variety of experiments, judging technique efficacy, analyzing data validity, and formulating recommendations.
- Operates and troubleshoots complex cryopreservation equipment and instruments.
- Effectively cooperates with various PI’s in preparation for retrieval of banked samples.
- Promoted to lead UA (Tucson) laboratory technician for NIH’s RECOVER initiative and acts as main conduit between biorepository coordination and program management team.
- Independently designed internal SOP's, MOP's, and source documents to meet RECOVER study requirements while working in conjunction with daily operative demands.
Research Associate
Gastroenterology Associates Of Columbus PA
Columbus , MS
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Increased endoscopy technicians’ productivity by 20% by coordinating the discontinuation of outdated cleaning methods.
- Spearheaded the transition to single-use cleaning instruments for endoscopes. Decreased annual expenditures in this category by 10%. Decreased contamination risk by 18%.
- Presented a proposal recommending a change to the methodology in which gastroenterologists remove colon polyps >10 mm in size based on recent studies. Cut down on adverse event risk, incomplete resection risk, and total colonoscope withdrawal time.
Endoscopy Technician
Gastroenterology Associates Of Columbus PA
Columbus, MS
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted physicians in performing endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), colonoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
- Developed a reference guide outlining the manner in which to tailor each endoscopy suite to the needs and preferences of each gastroenterologist. Increased procedure efficiency by 5%.
- Maintained a clean, safe working environment and a sterile field when required.
- Handled toxic material and highly communicable biological samples.
- Trained new employees and other staff members in the operation of all equipment and performance of technical procedures.
- Coordinated demonstrations with various equipment representatives in order to maintain currency and ensure proper operation of all technologies.
Cardiac Technician
OCH Regional Medical Center
Starkville, MS
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Completed all emergency room and “stat” electrocardiograms within 5 minutes of notification.
- Hand-selected member of Rapid Response Team. Response notification to all alerts in under 60 seconds. Responsible for operating AED and monitoring patient rhythms. Additional duties included performing CPR, ventilating patients, and managing distressed family members.
- Trained on the job to perform electroencephalogram (EEG) studies.
- Supervised cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions by encouraging patients, monitoring oxygen levels and cardiac activity, and exercising independent clinical judgement to maintain patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSome College (No Degree) - Physical Sciences
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA07-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Russian Language And Literature
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
Valrico, FL05-2011
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Team collaboration
- Biospecimen Management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Immunology Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Cell collection
Certification
- Cardiac Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support Licensure
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Licensure
Timeline
Research Technician II
University Of Arizona (UAHS BioBank)
08.2021 - Current
Research Associate
Gastroenterology Associates Of Columbus PA
04.2019 - 03.2020
Endoscopy Technician
Gastroenterology Associates Of Columbus PA
03.2017 - 03.2020
Cardiac Technician
OCH Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Sciences
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Some College (No Degree) - Russian Language And Literature
Boston University
High School Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
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