Ki'Essence Culbreath
Mabelvale ,AR
Summary
Certified Pathologists' Assistant with extensive training in anatomic pathology, committed to enhancing healthcare services through expert support to pathologists. Proven track record of reliability and teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathologists' Assistant Traveler
CompHealth
Midvale, UT
08.2020 - Current
- Provide a comprehensive macroscopic examination, and appropriate tissue selection, of surgical pathological specimens for microscopic evaluation.
- Cut, mount, and stain tissue samples for frozen sections and other intraoperative evaluations, including touch preps and smears for immediate diagnosis.
- Deliver thorough case reviews, including analysis of previous imaging, laboratory tests, and case reports, to document all findings in pathology reports.
- Optimize the laboratory by applying protocols and procedures consistently, in accordance with regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Hospital and lab sites include: Kaiser Permanente of Santa Rosa, Vallejo, and Sacramento; Methodist University Hospital; Delta Pathology, New Orleans, LA; Keck Hospital of USC; USC Verdugo Hills Hospital; and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR.
Pathologists' Assistant
Peachtree-Piedmont Associates
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted comprehensive macroscopic examinations and selected tissues from surgical pathological specimens.
- Performed hospital postmortem examinations to determine causes and manners of death.
- Prepared frozen sections and intraoperative evaluations, including touch preps and smears.
- Delivered detailed case reviews by analyzing imaging, lab tests, and previous reports for pathology documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to evaluate findings effectively.
- Streamlined laboratory operations by adhering to protocols, regulations, and safety requirements consistently.
- Managed inventory for laboratory and morgue facilities efficiently.
Histology Grossing Area Laboratory Technician
Houston Pathology Associates
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Accessioned surgical cases to document and organize patient health information.
- Facilitated maintenance of pathological specimens in collaboration with Pathologists' Assistant.
- Coordinated requests for outside consultations and special studies efficiently.
Histology Grossing Area Laboratory Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital System Southwest
Houston, TX
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Processed samples for all Memorial Hermann facilities efficiently.
- Registered and accessioned patient information into computer system for accurate documentation.
- Trained new staff members to ensure operational continuity.
- Prepared slides for frozen sections for Pathologist and Pathologist Assistants.
- Performed clerical duties, composing histology sheets and communicating special circumstances to personnel.
- Disposed of obsolete specimens from storage to maintain compliance.
Tutor
Student Academic Enhancement Services
Houston, TX
05.2009 - 12.2012
- Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions in need-based subjects.
- Acted as liaison between students and academic advisers, as well as on- and off-campus resources.
- Completed Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) training to improve tutorial services.
- Executed clerical tasks, including creation of spreadsheets, memos, and reports for program events.
Intern
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Investigated p53 protein activation in prostate cancer research conducted within hematopathology department, analyzing its impact on inhibiting cancer cell migration.
Education
Master of Science - Pathologists' Asssistant
Quinnipiac University
2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Southern University
2012
Skills
- Anatomic pathology specimen triaging
- Tissue processor operation knowledge
- Case file organization
- Dragon speech recognition proficiency
- EMC PowerPath expertise
- Cerner Millennium knowledge
- EPIC Systems familiarity
- CoPath experience
- Microsoft Office suite skills
Clinical Rotations and Training
Brigham and Women's Hospital 05/2018-08/2018
- Performed gross dissections and formulated dictations with Dragon voice speak program
- Performed gross photography on various specimens
- Radiographed appropriate specimens
- Attended various pathology conferences
St. Vincent's Medical Center 08/2018-10/2018
- Performed gross dissections and formulated dictations with Dragon voice speak program
- Performed gross photography
- Radiographed appropriate specimens
- Attended Tumor board conferences
Baylor College of Medicine at Ben Taub 10/2018-01/2019
- Performed gross dissections and formulated dictations using a dictaphone
- Performed gross photography
- Radiographed appropriate specimens
- Attended Hematology conferences
- Presented at Interesting Gross Case workshop
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) 01/2019-03/2019
- Performed gross dissections and formulated dictations
- Performed gross photography
- Performed autopsy evisceration and prosection
Yale New Haven Hospital 03/2019-05/2019
- Performed gross dissections and formulated dictations with Dragon voice speak program
- Performed gross photography
- Radiographed appropriate specimens
Affiliations
- American Association for Pathologists’ Assistants member, 2018-current
- American Society for Clinical Pathology member, 2018-current
- Beta Club member, 2005-2008
- National Honors Society member, 2005-2008
Timeline
Pathologists' Assistant Traveler
CompHealth
08.2020 - Current
Pathologists' Assistant
Peachtree-Piedmont Associates
06.2019 - 05.2020
Histology Grossing Area Laboratory Technician
Houston Pathology Associates
07.2016 - 04.2017
Histology Grossing Area Laboratory Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital System Southwest
05.2013 - 07.2016
Intern
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
05.2011 - 08.2011
Tutor
Student Academic Enhancement Services
05.2009 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Pathologists' Asssistant
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Southern University