Nathaniel Kim
Granada Hills,USA
Summary
Biology/pre-health graduate with experience in both laboratory research and emergency healthcare and service settings. Experienced in quality patient care, emergency health care services, and a multitude of laboratory techniques. Experienced working in a structured functional team with the ability to provide high quality care for patients. Strong background in biology and chemical sciences, in both clinical and lab settings. Strong communicator that makes decisions quickly and very adaptable to fast paced environments. Multitasking research technician promoting a several-year career gathering and analyzing data. Focused individual proudly demonstrating a vast understanding of lab procedures and statistical techniques. Seeking an exciting new position with an established organization conducting tests and experiments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician II
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted laboratory experiments and tests, following established protocols and procedures
- Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and data analysis
- Experienced with Murine procedures and experiments, e.g
- Xenografting, feeding, weening, retroorbital bleeds, handling and care of animals
- Strong background in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular biology and Genetic lab techniques, e.g
- Experienced with PCR, western blots, electrophoresis, and assays
- Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration
- Collected, recorded, and analyzed data from experiments using various scientific instruments
- Performed quality control checks on samples to ensure accuracy of results
- Assisted in the development of new experimental procedures and protocols
- Collaborated with research scientists to design experiments and interpret results
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring an adequate supply for ongoing projects
- Troubleshooted technical issues with laboratory equipment or assays as needed
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, share insights, and brainstorm ideas for further experimentation
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific assays or techniques
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Baylor Scott & White Health
Waco, TX
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Scribe for emergency physicians at Baylor Scott and White Emergency Department Waco
- Worked closely with MD, DO, PA, and RNs to provide the high-quality care for patients with high acuity emergencies at a level 2 trauma center
- Experienced with EPIC
- Documented medical history of over 2000 patients; records including CC, HPI, PMHx, PEx
- Organized treatment protocols in a fast-paced emergent/ trauma room environment
- Deep understanding in Emergency medical techniques and Laboratory test results and values including CBC, BMP, LFT, UA, etc
- Kept accurate charts of patient-doctor interactions within the department; including emergent procedures and agreed treatment plans
Certified Nurse Aide
ST. CATHERINES NURSING HOME
Waco, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- As a Certified Nurse's Aide worked closely with elderly and management of activities of daily living for elderly patients
- Accomplished a positive and healthy relationship with patients as well as nurses and staff members in the nursing home
- Collaborated with a team of nurses and CNA to achieve high daily quality of care to elderly patients and residents
Volunteer/Ministry Leader
AMOR MINISTRIES
Tijuana, B.C.
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked Closely with Amor Ministries to plan, build and construct houses for the less fortunate in towns across the West coast of Mexico; Tijuana
- Lead a team to work efficiently and effectively with minimal errors during the construction of houses
- Able to provide homes to families who are unable to afford to provide basic needs
- Experienced in skills such as floor planning, reading/following blueprints, procuring construction materials such as tools and lumber, handling hand and power tools, and tarring and roofing
- Provide service to locals, while on the worksite conversing with local parents, taking care and playing with local children while parents are away for work
- Worked closely with local pastors and ministries to build impactful and long lasting communities for broken or less fortunate families
Food Distributor
Aramark
Waco, TX
08.2017 - 02.2018
- As a worker in the work study program at Baylor, responsible for a clean environment for the swift distribution of meals and beverages to students in Baylor
- Responsible for working as a team behind the dining halls to ensure quality food is distributed amongst students
- Responsible for cooking, preparing, and distribution of food as well as ensuring the quality of food at Brook's Memorial Dinning Hall
- Interact with other students, supervisors, and co-workers in a kitchen and fast-pace environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Sociology
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX05.2021
Skills
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Senior Care
- Hospital Experience
- Physiology Knowledge
- Laboratory Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Medical Records
- ELISA
- Laboratory Management
- Epic / EMR Systems
- Aseptic Technique
- Western Blot
- Gel electrophoresis
- Laboratory techniques
- Gas chromatography
- Written and oral communication
- Presentation preparation
- Protein purification
- Data modeling
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Conducting experiments
- Flow cytometry
- Bioinformatics
- Research design
- Quality assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Molecular biology
- Plasmid preparation
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Materials inventory control
- Tissue processing
- Scientific terminology
- Western blotting
- Research methodology
- Cell culture
- Mass spectrometry
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Animal handling
- Reagent preparations
- Establishing procedures
- DNA extraction
- Enzyme assays
- Immunohistochemistry
Certification
Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Nurse Aide
Languages
English
Professional
Korean
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Technician II
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
03.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Baylor Scott & White Health
07.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Nurse Aide
ST. CATHERINES NURSING HOME
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer/Ministry Leader
AMOR MINISTRIES
09.2018 - 05.2019
Food Distributor
Aramark
08.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Sociology
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
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