Toni Desmore
Austin,TX
Summary
Upcoming graduate of a Master's Entry to Practice Nursing program with a strong foundation in clinical research. Passionate about providing patient-centered care and utilizing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Associate I
MUSC Human Leukocyte Antigens Laboratory
Charleston, SC
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Became proficient in performing DNA extraction from blood and buccal swab samples, then completing Real Time PCR on purified DNA
- Logged, aliquoted, and properly stored mail-in blood samples from patients
- Managed shipping and receiving of laboratory specimen kits from facilities and homes across the Carolinas
UPLIFT Student Volunteer Intern
The Lonon Foundation
Charleston, SC
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Organize and facilitate free, interactive monthly programs for children, aged 5-17, who have a parent or caregiver with cancer
Volunteer Assistant Phlebotomist
Gibbs Cancer Center Lab
Spartanburg, SC
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Became proficient in prepping and testing blood samples for CBC testing
- Developed positive rapport with patients and demonstrated empathy while preparing them for blood draws and outpatient chemotherapy
Lab Assistant to Dr. Viswanathan Palanisamy
MUSC, Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Charleston, SC
05.2021 - 07.2021
- 10-week research and educational based program run by the MUSC College of Graduate Studies
- Received 15 graduate academic credit hours while completing senior thesis for undergrad
- Independently and successfully cloned, transformed, induced, and purified FXR1 wildtype protein
Lab Assistant to Dr. Christopher Koivisto
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Became proficient in tissue DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis
- Pictorially analyzed and categorized data from over 500 patient medical records and tissue samples
Lab Assistant to Dr. Christine Byrum
College of Charleston, Department of Biology
Charleston, SC
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Fed and bred sea urchins and sea anemones 3-4 times per week for developmental biology research
- Sequenced a novel virus' genome, with results published
- Prepared molecular reagents and cleaned laboratory equipment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2022
Certification
American Heart Association BLS provider, 12/25
Publications
Byrum CA, HM Rozier, TE Allison, E Ballou, L Bergen, RA Chamness, ME Davis, MS DiBenedetto, NC Elston, LA Graham, KL Haigh, TM Jansen, GS Kostur, NA Larson, FL Lewis, C Negroni, IV Rupert, IS Wood, AM Zimmerman, VA Delesalle, Complete genome sequence of the cluster B4 mycobacteriophage Lolalove, isolated in Charleston, South Carolina., Microbiol Resour Announc, In press
Timeline
Lab Associate I
MUSC Human Leukocyte Antigens Laboratory
05.2022 - 12.2022
Lab Assistant to Dr. Viswanathan Palanisamy
MUSC, Summer Undergraduate Research Program
05.2021 - 07.2021
UPLIFT Student Volunteer Intern
The Lonon Foundation
11.2020 - 12.2022
Lab Assistant to Dr. Christine Byrum
College of Charleston, Department of Biology
01.2020 - 03.2020
Volunteer Assistant Phlebotomist
Gibbs Cancer Center Lab
06.2019 - 01.2022
Lab Assistant to Dr. Christopher Koivisto
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
01.2019 - 09.2020
American Heart Association BLS provider, 12/25
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
College of Charleston
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