Open To Work
Robert A. Bruce
Denham Springs
Work Preference
Summary
Doctor of Medicine with a strong foundation in animal care and clinical operations, complemented by experience in laboratory safety and quality control. Proven ability to manage daily operations, uphold high cleanliness standards, and assist with patient care tasks. Skilled in animal welfare, data analysis, and policy writing, with a solid background in medical research and clinical data analysis.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director Animal Control
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
Denham Springs
07.2022 - Current
- Managed daily animal shelter activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and community satisfaction.
- Crafted standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency and maintain cleanliness in animal care areas.
- Resolved public disputes, promoting positive relationships within the community.
Animal Control Helper II
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
Denham Springs
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Socialized and trained animals to enhance adoptability and presented them at adoption events.
- Executed phlebotomy for health assessments and ensured animals received proper nutrition.
- Performed facility maintenance and data entry to support operational needs.
Retail Sales Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Baker, Port Allen, and New Roads
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Provided counter service, assisting customers in locating necessary parts and supplies.
- Supervised store operations during night shifts and supervised subordinates.
- Handled cash drawers to ensure accurate financial transactions and safe.
Resident in Internal Medicine
College of Medicine, University of South Alabama
Mobile
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided comprehensive patient care through detailed interviews and thorough examinations.
- Wrote admit orders, took histories and physicals, and dictated discharge summaries.
- Documented patient admissions by writing admit orders, conducting histories and physicals, and dictating discharge summaries.
- Educated patients and families of test results, prognosis, and healthy lifestyles.
- Guided patients and families on understanding test results, prognosis, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Developed quality improvement endpoints and standard operating procedures to enhance lab compliance and operational efficiency.
- Initiated computer-based quality control data system, improving assay precision and reliability.
- Reviewed literature and data to create and modify presentations for effective communication of laboratory findings.
- Reviewed literature and data to create and modify power point presentations.
- Assembled workstations and migrated computers to Microsoft Windows and Office professional.
- Performed drug testing in laboratory environment
Research Associate
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Designed and interpreted experiments that supported the hypothesis that cytokines increase lymphocyte adhesion to vascular endothelium.
- Authored and refined manuscripts for publication and grant applications, enhancing clarity and scientific impact.
- Created PowerPoint presentations and presented in seminars and conferences.
- Cultured cell lines and transfected plasmids to execute reporter gene assays, supporting experimental objectives.
- Performed immunochemistry, fluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry.
- Department of Molecular Immunology
Research Technician
State University of New York
Buffalo
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Sacrificed rodents, dissected, isolated, and cultured primary pancreatic insulin secreting cells.
- Sacrificed rodents and isolated, cultured primary pancreatic insulin-secreting cells for research on insulin regulation.
- Performed RT-PCR to quantify expression of specific calcium channel isoforms, contributing to understanding of calcium signaling.
- Prepared laboratory solutions and autoclaved equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Department of Pharmacology
Medical Laboratory Technician
Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital
Baton Rouge
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Collected, performed, and documented laboratory test results to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Verified and notified physicians of life-threatening critical values.
- Assisted pathologists in conducting clinical and forensic autopsies to support accurate diagnoses.
- Mediated conflicts between laboratory technicians and medical staff to foster collaboration and improve workflow.
- Assisted in the Department of Clinical Pathology by conducting tests and supporting staff.
Student Biologist
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Baton Rouge
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Collected environmental and fisheries samples from estuaries and deep offshore sites, contributing to assessments of offshore oil industry's environmental impact.
- Identified specimens and processed environmental samples to ensure accurate data entry for ongoing research.
- Arranged gravid shrimp for analysis to determine gulf shrimping seasons. used to determine gulf shrimping seasons.
- Prepared and maintained collection equipment for field work.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LouisianaMaster of Science (M.S.) - Natural Science
State University of New York
Buffalo, New YorkBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biochemistry
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LouisianaSkills
- Animal welfare advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Field investigation methods
- Quality control measures
- Inventory management
- Standard operating procedures
- Data analysis
- Laboratory safety programs
- Patient care support
- Cleaning and sanitation procedures
Publications
Chen Q, Wang WC, Bruce R, Li H, Schleider DM, Mulbury MJ, Bain MD, Wallace PK, Baumann H, Evans SS., Central role of IL-6 receptor signal-transducing chain gp130 in activation of L-selectin adhesion by fever-range thermal stress., Immunity., 01/01/01, 20, 1, 59-70, Shah A, Unger E, Bain MD, Bruce R, Bodkin J, Ginnetti J, Wang WC, Seon B, Stewart CC, Evans SS., Cytokine and adhesion molecule expression in primary human endothelial cells stimulated with fever-range hyperthermia., International Journal of Hyperthermia., 11/01/02, 18, 6, 534-551, Evans, S.S., & Fry, M., Scheider, D.D, Bruce, R.A., Wang, W.C., Repasky, E., Appenheimer, M., Regulation of Leukocyte-Endothelial Cell Interactions in Tumor Immunity., Biology of Tumors, E.Mihich and C.M. Croce, 273-286, New York: Phenum Press., 01/01/98, Bruce RA, Mubury MJ, Bain MD, Wang WC, Li H, Baumann H, and Evans SS., Central Role of IL-6 in Stimulation of L-Selectin Adhesion During Fever Range Hyperthermia., 03/08/01, Published, Appenheimer, M., Bruce, R., Silva, P., Gollnick, S., Aplan, P., and Evans, S., L-Selectin Gene Expression is Regulated by an Interferon-alpha Responsive Signal Transduction Pathway., Regional Cancer Center Consortium for Biological Therapy of Cancer, Buffalo, NY, 01/01/98, Appenheimer, M., Silva, P., Bruce, R., Gollnick, S., Aplan, P., and Evans, S., Identification of Interferon Responsive Elements Within the L-Selectin Gene Regulatory Region., Joint AAAAI/AAI/CIS, San Francisco, CA, 01/01/97, Bruce, R., Collins, J., Timmerman, J., Araiza, A., Dincer, U., and Tune, J., Effects of Intracoronary Administered Leptin on Coronary Blood Flow., National Cancer Institute Summer Research Internship, New Orleans, LA, 01/01/04, Bruce, R., Role of Interferon Stimulated Response Elements (ISRE) in the Induction of the L-Selectin Gene Promoter by Interferon-Alpha., Thesis Presentation, Buffalo, NY, 01/01/99
Timeline
Assistant Director Animal Control
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
07.2022 - Current
Animal Control Helper II
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
01.2014 - 01.2022
Retail Sales Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2012 - 07.2017
Resident in Internal Medicine
College of Medicine, University of South Alabama
01.2008 - 01.2010
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Tulane University Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
Research Associate
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
01.1999 - 01.2002
Research Technician
State University of New York
01.1999 - 12.1999
Medical Laboratory Technician
Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1993
Student Biologist
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
01.1989 - 01.1990
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
Master of Science (M.S.) - Natural Science
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biochemistry
Louisiana State University