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NINA ADAMU

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

  • Performs technical services and operations for the preparation of surgical pathology specimens which includes specimen entry ensuring accurate identification of these specimens, performing specimen handling protocols ( processing, embedding, microtome, and staining), and documentation of all related tasks.
  • Troubleshoots assays and all related instrumentation. Maintains and revises as needed all related technical policies and procedures including instrument/equipment maintenance by maintaining equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.
  • Maintains service filing systems to include specimen, paraffin-blocked tissue(s), prepared slides, service records, and all related documents as established by the service.
  • Cytoprep Non-Gyn specimens for staining and cell block preparation
  • Accessions incoming cytology specimens, verifies patient information, labels specimens with accession numbers. Exercises judgment on the proper way in which each specimen must be processed.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Histology position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Anatomic Pathology

Capital Digestive Care
07.2023 - Current
  • Wrote reviewed and implemented departmental SOP forms ,and policies for all tasks in the lab.
  • Maintained employee accountability with all standards, policies and regulations.
  • Trained new techs and completed all competency assessments.
  • Reviewed monthly quality managements documentation.
  • Reviewed control slides.
  • Maintained lab equipment service schedule.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Performed daily laboratory maintenance routines changing reagents and performing quality controls on biopsy and excision processing machines.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
    Accessioned daily received specimens separating each patient and office according to medical insurance and pathology lab the specimen would be sent to after processed.
  • Conferred the amount of biopsies received and compared all information on patient requisition and specimen bottles.
  • Contacted medical offices if any discrepancies were found regarding mismatch of information on biopsy bottles or patient requisitions, miscounts of sent biopsies and any other concerns.
  • Grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
  • Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used
    and placed orders for replacements.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
  • Confer final grosses and all worksheets and logs before packaging
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Participated in quality assurance initiatives, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in histologic work.
  • Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal instrument performance for accurate results.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Histology Technologist 2

Kaiser Permanent
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Prepare tissue and fluid specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Utilize advanced knowledge and skills to prepare specimens with routine embedding, microtome and routine and advanced staining techniques.
  • Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure all samples are collected following regulatory and quality standards.
  • Cytoprep Non-Gyn specimens for staining and cell block preparation
  • Maintain staining stations
  • Stain slides utilizing automation and manual techniques
  • Coverslip slides
  • Discard chemicals according to policies and procedures
  • Trains and orients new employees
  • Assists the development of new technologies
  • Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
  • Processed human tissue and body fluid specimens to prepare for microscopic exam.
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.

Histology Technician

Holy Cross Hospital
02.2014 - 01.2020
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
  • Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
  • Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Med Tech College
Silver Spring, MD
08.2014

Associate of Science - Laboratory Technician

Medico Bio Medical College
Addis Ababa
06.2008

Bachelor Degree - Biology Teacher Education

BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
Ethiopia
06.2005

Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to follow procedures and learn clinical support technology
  • Ability to foster effective working relationships with others
  • Loading blocks on the processor ensuring quality and timeliness of production
  • Organize cases by matching slides with appropriate paperwork and/or laying slides out in slide folders
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation
  • Maintain supplies and other inventory
  • Maintain equipment and safety logs
  • Maintain timesheets and PTO scheduling for team
  • Reviewed and revised relevant standard operating procedures
  • Maintain equipment and safety logs
  • Grossing Tissue
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Policy Implementation
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Staff Development
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Microtome Operation
  • Cell Block Preparation
  • Accessions and processes Thin Prep and CSF
  • Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Manager Anatomic Pathology

Capital Digestive Care
07.2023 - Current

Histology Technologist 2

Kaiser Permanent
03.2020 - 07.2023

Histology Technician

Holy Cross Hospital
02.2014 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Med Tech College

Associate of Science - Laboratory Technician

Medico Bio Medical College

Bachelor Degree - Biology Teacher Education

BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY

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