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Surgical management of breast cancer and benign breast disease. Complex/high risk genetics assessment and management.

Work in a team-based environment to provide care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as long-term survivorship care. Manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy reactions, toxicities, infectious work up and treatment, primary care services through treatment as well as inpatient hospital care. Experience performing bone marrow biopsies and IT chemotherapy via ommaya reservoir.

Ennis, Montana

Provided primary care, urgent care and emergency medicine services in rural, critical access hospital. Population ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics. Performed vaginal exam/PAPs, IUD placement, suturing, wound care/I&D, splinting and casting. Routine medical care including well child exams, diabetes and hypertension management, as well as other chronic conditions.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

I was responsible for assisting medical technologists in the areas of chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, and cytology/pathology. I was responsible for organizing and receiving specimens into the laboratory, ensuring the flow of testing proceeded smoothly. I acted as liaison between medical providers and med techs. My duties varied by department in the laboratory:Urinalysis: Receive, organize, and run urinalysis specimens. Stock, inventory, and order supplies.Chemistry: Receive, centrifuge, organize, and run specimens on machines. Maintain proper storage of specimens. Stock, inventory, and order supplies.Hematology: Receive, organize, and run hematology and coagulation tests. Prepare peripheral blodd smear slides for manual differential. Microbiology: Receive, organize, and set up culture specimens. Maintain proper storage of specimens. Stock, inventory, and supply ordering. Cytology/Pathology: Assist in bone marrow aspirations with oncologists. Prepare bone marrow samples for pathology review and tertiary testing.

• Lead and Organized search team for missing wilderness victims• Aided neighboring counties in training of volunteers• Search and seizure of crime scene evidence (narcotics, homicides, missing persons)• Responsible for ensuring the safety of teammates in the field.• Organized public education

• Enforced state-mandated safety policies• Diffused conflict and created constructive solutions• Prepared incident reports and follow-up reports• Arrested and Cited offenders• Promoted communication with the public through public relations events and safety education.

Performed genetic research using Drosophila Melanogaster under the supervision of my advisorImplementation of genotyping, genetic recombination using specific breeding, wing extractions, microscopy, group discussions and presentations.Conducted antibody staining and processing, fluorescent microscopy, and microdissection of internal tissue

Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Conducted independent research regarding social stigmas and HIV/AIDSResearched social, economic, political factors surrounding the diseaseLearned and Spoke ZuluFostered relationships with students and residents of the country

• Received and relayed messages to deputies and departments of inquiry• Implemented new organization structure• Promoted effective Communication with the public

• Enforced state-mandated safety policies• Diffused conflict and created constructive solutions• Prepared incident reports and follow-up reports• Arrested and Cited offenders• Promoted communication with the public through public relations events and safety education.

Prepared chemical stock solutions, electrophoresis gels, and agar platesMonitored inventory of laboratory equipment and restocked laboratories

Aided in evidence collection and storageObserved and assisted with autopsiesCollaborated in writing reportsAttended classes on body exhumation and evidence processing

Master'S Degree, Physician Assistant

Rotations included inpatient bone marrow transplant, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology, ob/gyn, cardiology, family medicine, rural.

Bachelor'S Degree, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology