Yoshiki Nogawa
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Extremely motivated in medical fields from drug synthesis to patient care due to personal loss to cancer. Capable of a wide range of tasks and always willing to go beyond expected responsibilities. Looks for ways to improve workplace environment and quality by actively seeking communication and methods to streamline work for colleagues and supervisors. Very good with communication and flexibility, establishing great professional relationships and working any shift. Greatest asset is an unparalleled ability to learn what is required in a short amount of time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Specimen Processor
Ochsner Health
04.2020 - Current
- Completed training in half the normal time and proceeded to single handedly create a booklet with lots of excel coding to improve workplace dynamic on own accord
- Due to success of said spreadsheet and communication abilities involved with introducing spreadsheet to management, additional responsibilities have been assigned including going back through the log to create spreadsheets from time before employment, and communicating the status of weekly digital pathology updates
- Found a workaround to a persistent program error, communicated workaround to colleagues and started applying in team with supervisor approval
- Able to identify problems and possible solutions, communicating to supervisors and colleagues
- Track and assign all incoming slides for pathologists, communicating with different locations and specialties
- Going through paperwork to determine outside case specialty and requisitioning paperwork for pathologists
- File and store slides that have been signed out
- Send out QA forms for Doctors to ensure quality patient care
- Ensure quality of slides to be scanned and scanned slides
Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Medicine
05.2023 - 02.2024
- With fierce determination was able to complete histology training within a month, being able to independently dissect, harvest, embed, microtome, stain, and prepare slides
- Developed strong understanding of gowning for PPE, and sterilization of all surgical tools and lab equipment
- Conducted DNA sequencing, serum metabolomics and proteomics testing
- Conducted quality checks of each slide cut using scanner to maintain visual clarity
- Organized research material and lab equipment, maintaining operational integrity of DNA testing equipment and miscellaneous equipment such as micropipettes.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Awarded Quoc E Le memorial fund award due to outstanding work
Consultant /Tutor Volunteer
Musashino Red Cross Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Achieved understanding of people in need around the globe
- Identified commonly used phrases and sentences describing symptoms and conditions in Mandarin and English, teaching medical professionals so that they may provide the best care when deployed on rescue missions
- Created language pamphlets for foreigners visiting the hospital in English and Mandarin
- Was the only volunteer exempted from COVID shutting down all volunteer activities with the Red Cross
Student Volunteer
Georgetown University
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Causes include events for the blind, children using wheelchairs, the homeless (through SOME and Bread for the City), and short staffed hospitals
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities by interacting with diverse populations during volunteering events.
- Enhanced community outreach by organizing and participating in various volunteer events.
Research Intern
Millsaps College
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Multistep organic synthesis of HIV integrase inhibitor drug analogs
- Tested for purity and composition of drugs using chromatography
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts. Presented research data at conferences
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details, also collaborating with outside departments to develop an AI model to predict the affinity of theoretical analogs to target
Tutor
Millsaps College
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses. This was done by one on one sessions to tailor growth for each student
- Taught diverse subjects, with many classes in the field of biology, chemistry, and physics
- Also worked as a lab teaching assistant in this regard and as a physics intern
Physician Shadowing
Baptist Health Systems
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed understanding of conditions, procedures, and communication with patients and physicians
- Developed understanding of anatomy and common surgical practices
- Developed understanding of sterilization practices and gowning for sterile procedures
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01.2024
Master of Science - Physiology And Biophysics
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Histology
- Data Entry and excel functions
- Infection Control
- Quality Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Recording data
- Quality control guidelines
Certification
BLS certification
Louisiana Drivers License & International Drivers License
Open water scuba diving license
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Medicine
05.2023 - 02.2024
Consultant /Tutor Volunteer
Musashino Red Cross Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
Student Volunteer
Georgetown University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Phlebotomist Specimen Processor
Ochsner Health
04.2020 - Current
Research Intern
Millsaps College
08.2019 - 05.2020
Tutor
Millsaps College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Physician Shadowing
Baptist Health Systems
08.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Tulane University
Master of Science - Physiology And Biophysics
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Millsaps College
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