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Shauina Bell
Allied Health
San Diego,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented Laboratory Technician familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing in the laboratory. Offering valued years of solid experience in the field of pathological/Hematology sciences. A sound understanding of principles in infection control for sterilizing equipment. trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Research Associate
UCSD School Of Medicine
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Supported other researchers in study- and project-related activities.
- Identified relevant questions and determined best methods of collection.
- Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
Histotechnologist
Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed. and Research
Rochester, MN
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Assessed adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Used prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research and diagnostic purposes.
- Followed lab protocols for preparing reagents, dilution and stains for histological specimens
- Verified adherence to laboratory requirements by examining slides under microscopes.
Histology Technologist (Stud/internship)
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Followed lab protocols for preparing reagents, dilution and stains for histological specimens
- Examined microscopic slides to determine support for laboratory requirements and expectations.
- Prepared specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
Education
Health Sciences
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA08.2001
Pediactric Nurse Specialty Training
Rady's Childrens Hospital
San Diego, CA04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology And Histology
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX08.2019
Medical Continuing Education
American Soceity For Clinical Pathologist
Chicago, ILAssociate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXSan Diego City College
San Diego, CAAffiliations
- ASM. ASCP. Autism San Diego
Skills
- Universal Precautions
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tissue Embedding
- Specimen Preparation
- Chemical and Stain Assessment
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Handling
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Documentation Management
Wine tasting, Art collecting/creating, Wood making
In my spare time I like doing a day trip to the sunny hills in California robust wine vineyards. I like going to little collectable shops in town or out of town collecting unique art and souvenirs . Wood making is a hobby that I just started learning
Timeline
Histology Research Associate
UCSD School Of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Histotechnologist
Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed. and Research
02.2020 - 01.2022
Histology Technologist (Stud/internship)
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2019
Health Sciences
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology And Histology
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Pediactric Nurse Specialty Training
Rady's Childrens Hospital
Medical Continuing Education
American Soceity For Clinical Pathologist
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System
San Diego City College