Desyrae Browne
Phoenix
Summary
Cytology specialist adept at cell staining and analysis. Adaptable and focused with drive for fostering scientific innovation. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cytology Specialist
Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by conducting thorough microscopic examinations of cellular samples.
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate cytological diagnoses for various diseases.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate interpretation of complex cases, optimizing patient treatment plans.
- Stayed current on industry advancements, attending relevant conferences and workshops to continually improve skills and knowledge base.
- Operated photomicroscope to analyze cells with computerized capturing system and photograph appropriate cells from each case.
Internship Student
Wake Forest Baptist Health
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Screened GYN and NON-GYN slides brought in from the prep lab.
- Collected specimen to make both air-dried and fixed slides.
- Stain air-dried slides using the Diff-Quik stain and screen for adequacy.
- Package specimen and complete paperwork for cell block preparation.
Internship Student
Duke University
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Screened GYN and NON-GYN slides brought in from the prep lab.
- Complete mock proficiency tests and CAP NON-GYN tests.
- Stand in on FNA and core biopsy procedures.
- Collected specimen to make both air-dried and fixed slides.
- Stained air-dried slides using the Diff-Quik stain and screen for adequacy.
- Package specimen and complete paperwork for cell block preparation.
- Sit in on sign-out with the pathologists.
Internship Student
LabCorp
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Screened GYN and NON-GYN slides provided by instructors.
- Processed and stained cytology slides in the CytoPrep lab.
- Participate in lectures provided by instructors on varies Cytology related topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University
12.2021
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Diagnostic accuracy
- Critical thinking
- ROSE evaluation
- Microscopic analysis
- Cell identification
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Ki-67 quantitation
- Quantitative FISH
Certification
- CT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist
- SCT(ASCP) - Specialist in Cytotechnology
Timeline
Cytology Specialist
Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Wake Forest Baptist Health
11.2021 - 12.2021
Internship Student
Duke University
10.2021 - 11.2021
Internship Student
LabCorp
07.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University