Kendra Coronado
Washington,DC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MT – Clinical Laboratory Pathology, PRN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Performs various routine and complex clinical laboratory testing which require professional level of expertise in chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.
- Analyze, operate, troubleshoot technical and scientific equipment and test methods.
- Performs range of tests and developmental assessments with highest degree of quality and accuracy.
- Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents, and products.
- Keeps laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Perform successfully despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities, maintaining personal composure in high stress situations.
- Maintain effective communication skills within own unit/department and with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributes to safety and security of Johns Hopkins environment through personal actions.
- Effectively and efficiently fulfills responsibilities to achieve greatest benefit at an acceptable cost.
- Continually strives to suggest and implement ways to improve personal, departmental and institutional performance.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Howard Univeristy
08.2022 - Current
- Assists in college-level chemistry courses for over 40 students.
- Mentors students through office hours and one-on-one communication to provide additional support and guidance.
- Grades exams and assessments according to university standards and to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Advise students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
Graduate Student Intern
Naval Research Laboratory
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed physical chemistry research with world-renowned Naval Research Laboratory scientists to strengthen America’s naval defense.
- Developed scientific research skills, necessary tools to to deliver effective presentations, and prepare technical reports.
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events.
- Completed extensive research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
HLA Sr. Medical Technologist
Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Performed highly complex clinical laboratory tests in histocompatibility, immunogenetics, molecular DNA and flow cytometry that require a professional level of knowledge to analyze and interpret results.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Complied with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including, FDA, CAP, OSHA, ASHI and CLIA.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Evaluated and maintains technical procedures as appropriate to the department.
- Performed duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction, while promoting safety and cost efficiency.
- Recognized customer satisfaction issues and responds appropriately.
- Build and maintained effective relationships with other employees.
- Interacted with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians.
- Rotated a 24 hour On-Call weekend schedule with fellow colleagues, nurses, and physicians.
- Took part in the interview process of job applicants.
- Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing education and skills competency;
- Served as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Promoted to Senior Technologist in 2021
- Promoted to Lead Technologist in 2022
- Published in the Human Immunology Journal in 2018,
Internship Student
NASA Johnson Space Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Southern University
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Taught general and organic chemistry college-level courses for over 50 students.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Created and maintained course websites and materials to provide students with easy access to course materials and resources.
- Offered support for online and distance learning to provide instruction for students unable to attend classes in person.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2026
Master of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX06.2015
Timeline
MT – Clinical Laboratory Pathology, PRN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Intern
Naval Research Laboratory
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Howard Univeristy
08.2022 - Current
Internship Student
NASA Johnson Space Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Southern University
08.2019 - 05.2021
HLA Sr. Medical Technologist
Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2022
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Howard University
Master of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston - Downtown
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