Tomeshia Fuller
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cytotechnologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2018 - Current
- Performed microscopic analysis of cellular specimens from various body sites.
- Assisted in training new staff members on laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Analyzed Papanicolaou smear body fluids and fine needle aspiration samples to detect abnormal conditions.
Laboratory Support Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed daily laboratory maintenance and upkeep.
- Process and accession Non-Gyn specimens.
- Process Gyn specimens
- Operation of Thin Prep imager, T-2000, and Gyn and Non- Gyn pap stain machine.
Histology Technician
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
Norfolk, VA
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Perform gross examination and dictation of specimens
- Perform frozen section techniques of specimens
- Maintain required records and documentation of specimens
- Perform various staining techniques
- Assist pathologist with autopsy’s as needed
- Perform skills for registering, test ordering, and result retrieval of specimens.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Child Development Center
Portsmouth, VA
12.2008 - 08.2012
- Provided appropriate developmental care, individualize and group instruction for children ranging from 6weeks to 4years old
- Promoted safety, fitness, and nutrition practices
- Assisted with implementing and leading planned activities for program participants using prepared curriculum and program materials
- Incorporated special instructions provided by parents such as dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect a child’s experience in the program
- Interacted professionally with employees, parents, and local command personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Cytotechnology
Old Dominion University
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Pre Professional
Norfolk State University
07.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic tools familiarity
- Medical laboratory procedures talent
- Adaptable
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Committed, efficient and reliable team player
- Trained in diagnostics Broad understanding of Cytology
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Works)
- Specimen Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CT (ASCP)
- Sure Path (2013)
- Thin Prep (2013)
Membership In Professional Societies
- American Society of Cytopathology (ASCP) 2016-2017
- American Society of Cytopathology (ASCP) 2012-2013
- North Carolina Society of Cytology (2013)
Student Clinical Experience
- Sentara Williamsburg Medical Regional Center, Williamsburg, Virginia, 10/28/2013, 11/22/2013, Prepared Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for evaluation, Examined Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for abnormalities and cancer, Assisted with cell collecting and cytoprep methods, Observed FNA procedures
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, 09/30/2013, 10/25/2013, Prepared Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for evaluation, Examined Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for abnormalities and cancer, Assisted with cell collecting methods and cytoprep methods, Observed FNA procedures
- Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, 07/15/2013, 08/09/2013, Preparation of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for evaluation, Examined Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens for abnormalities and cancer, Assisted with cell collecting methods and cytoprep methods, Observed FNA procedures
Volunteer Experience
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA, Cytology Volunteer, 04/2014, 12/2014, Organize and file patients requisition forms, Organize and file patients slides, Allowed to rescreen diagnosed cases
Timeline
Cytotechnologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Laboratory Support Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2018
Histology Technician
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
03.2016 - 03.2018
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Child Development Center
12.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Cytotechnology
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Pre Professional
Norfolk State University
- CT (ASCP)
- Sure Path (2013)
- Thin Prep (2013)
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