Nicole Louden
Eminence,KY
Summary
Goal-oriented Histology Technician familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing in the laboratory. Offering many years of solid experience in the field of pathological sciences. A sound understanding of principles in infection control for sterilizing equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Associates in Dermatology
Louisville, Kentucky
11.2023 - Current
- Processed dermatology tissue specimens for histology workflow
- Embedded skin samples for microtomy and slide preparation
- Sectioned paraffin blocks using microtome equipment
- Stained slides with routine histology methods
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Executed IHC analysis to improve characterization of tissue samples.
- Maintained histology instruments and cleaned work areas
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, including microscopes and automated staining machines, to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Histology Technician
Jewish Hospital Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Embedded skin samples for microtomy and slide preparation
- Sectioned paraffin blocks using microtome equipment
- Stained slides with routine histology methods
- Maintained histology instruments to ensure optimal functioning and cleanliness of work areas
- Calibrated embedding center and sanitized metal base molds for accurate specimen embedding.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors per schedules to uphold processing standards.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
Education
Associates In Applied Science-Histology Technician - Histology Technician
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA 08.2009 - 08.2011
Skills
- Histology processing
- Paraffin embedding
- Microtome sectioning
- Histological staining
- Immunohistochemistry
Timeline
Histology Technician
Associates in Dermatology
11.2023 - Current
Histology Technician
Jewish Hospital Louisville
05.2020 - 11.2023
Associates In Applied Science-Histology Technician - Histology Technician
Clover Park Technical College
08.2009 - 08.2011