Theresa Hajjar
Edgewood,KY
Summary
Compassionate and newly licensed RN with hands-on clinical experience in a Cardiothoracic Telemetry Stepdown unit, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Detail-oriented and committed to leveraging evidence-based practices for effective patient transitions. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team while continuously expanding clinical skills and knowledge. Passionate about fostering positive patient outcomes through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiologist
Pegasus Technical Services Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct extensive microbiological research to analyze and identify microbial species in various environments, with a focus on drinking water
- Develop and execute laboratory experiments to investigate the growth, physiology, and behavior of microorganisms
- Analyze and interpret microbiological data using advanced software and statistical tools, presenting findings through comprehensive reports and presentations
Research Associate
Meridian Bioscience
Newtown, OH
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the development of immunoassays for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, including S. pneumonia, Shiga toxin, and C. difficile
- Ran experiments, acquires data, and drew conclusions for discussion and recommend decisions for optimal assays
- Monitored progress of research projects and coordinated information between departmental sections
Laboratory Technologist
Medpace
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared US, Belgian, and Singaporean viral samples according to project protocol and/or related SOPs with a focus in viral load for various sponsors
- Validated new protocols and assays as needed to expand sponsor testing
- Interpreted results obtained for accuracy and acceptability and reported those results to sponsors
Laboratory Technologist
Gravity Diagnostics
Covington, KY
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared samples for analysis according to established procedures in a Clinical Laboratory setting, including qRT-PCR and other molecular techniques
- Identified problems that adversely affected reporting of results in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory
- Performed data review and reported results to supervisors
Education
ADN - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Edgewood, Kentucky05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12-2017
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Communication
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking/Judgement
- Team Collaboration
- Wound Care
- EKG Interpretation
- Post-Operative Care
Certification
- RN - 4016891
Issuance date: 6/8/2026
Expiration: 10/31/2027
- Basic Life Support – eCard Code: 245416922555
Northern Kentucky EMS, Florence, KY
BLS eCard
Timeline
Microbiologist
Pegasus Technical Services Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Meridian Bioscience
03.2022 - 02.2023
Laboratory Technologist
Medpace
08.2021 - 03.2022
Laboratory Technologist
Gravity Diagnostics
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Kentucky University
ADN - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College