Shauina Bell
Public 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
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology And Histology
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX08.2019
Pediactric Nurse Specialty Training
Rady's Childrens Hospital
San Diego, CA04.2000
Medical Continuing Education
American Soceity For Clinical Pathologist
Chicago, ILAssociate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXSan Diego City College
San Diego, CASkills
- 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
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
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