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Valley HealthConsulting Microbiologist
Dec. 2020 - Mar. 2021Winchester, Virginia, United StatesConsulting contract to prepare the Microbiology lab for CAP inspection. Established logistics templates for continued use going forward.
Cone HealthSenior Microbiologist
Apr. 2018 - Jul. 2020Greensboro, North Carolina, United StatesPerformed all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology.
Healthful EnergeticsIntuitive Healing Coach
Jan. 2017Worldwide on ZoomIntuitive Healing Coach with combined skills nested in scientific knowledge, gifts of energy healing, spiritual mediumship, and Akashic Records reader. Remove unwanted or harmful energy that no longer serves an individual. Explore avenues of healing at several levels of consciousness and multiple soul-based incarnations. Often enhance physical health by amelioration of symptoms caused by trauma induced embedded emotions.
Journal of Microbiology and ExperimentationEditor-In-Chief
Apr. 2014
Advanced LabDirector of Microbiology
Oct. 2013 - Jul. 2015Greater Philadelphia AreaOctober 2013 – July 2015 Worked to rectify issues with methods for culturing Borrelia, the agent that causes Lyme disease. Delineated new methods and developed improved staining techniques. This resulted in the production of 5 publications and 3 patents. The newly designed method and stains reduced the cost of the culture. Delineated issues in PCR technology and developed a LAMP PCR in conjunction with two pre-processing steps for detection of Borrelia from blood cultures.
Rowan UniversityAdjunct Professor of Microbiology
Sep. 2013 - Jan. 2014Glassboro, NJ
Worldwide Who's WhoMember
Aug. 2013
Southcoast Hospitals GroupDirector of Microbiology
Jun. 2012 - May. 2013Director of Microbiology at Southcoast Hospitals Group in New Bedford, MA 2012-2013 Important strides were made in the interaction of the Microbiology lab with the Infectious Disease team, Infection Control and Pharmacy. Lines of communication were opened and an antibiotic stewardship-reporting scheme was developed in collaboration with all departments. This position required oversight and technical direction for all aspects of Microbiology. Competency assessments were developed and all SOPs were revised and updated for inspection readiness. Molecular Diagnostics testing was implemented. Member of six committees within the hospital system. Developed and set up an automatic cascade reporting scheme for antimicrobial reporting using both Vitek 2 and Meditech. The setup involved complex knowledge of settings in both Vitek 2 and Meditech. The scheme reported first tier formulary antibiotics followed by second and third tier antibiotics based on their susceptibility patterns. This effort was directed at reducing the resistance rates of organisms. Implemented molecular testing for Group B Streptococcus and Group A Streptococcus. This resulted in higher physician satisfaction and more accurate reporting.
Quest DiagnosticsManager of Microbiology
Oct. 2009 - Jul. 2011Horsham PAManager of Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Serology, Virology and Molecular Diagnostics at Quest Diagnostics in Horsham, PA. 2009-2011 This position entailed oversight of all aforementioned areas. Management of five direct and 100 indirect employees, implementation of new methods, CAP and JACHO inspection readiness, SOP development and implementation, budget oversight, quality control oversight, and quality assurance oversight. Planned and implemented six Vitek 2 instruments for automated identification and susceptibility of microorganisms. This resulted in a savings of $120,000. Implemented Lean Lab using organization and space planning. This resulted in a savings of $30,000. Created and implemented a productivity model that included daily volume assessments per technologist, quality valuations, and a point system congruent with performance evaluations. This resulted in a means to reward high producers, a more evenly distributed workload and more appropriate arrangements of benches across shifts. Planned and implemented a Viper instrument and new strand displacement assay platform for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea. This resulted in a savings of $30,000. Negotiated the placement of a new Microscan as a reagent rental instead of a purchase which saved the company 85,000. Organized effective presentations for continuing education in the form of seminars and case history presentations that increased employee interest and engagement.
St Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenDirector of Microbiology
May. 2005 - Oct. 2009Greater Philadelphia AreaDirector of Microbiology at St Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA. 2005-2009 This position required a detailed knowledge of clinical technical procedures and oversight of staffing in Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology. It required knowledge of regulatory requirements and readiness for CAP and JACHO inspections. Molecular diagnostics techniques were used to develop assays. Preparation and delivery of 40 lectures, plus bench instruction, were required for the Clinical Laboratory Science School. Stabilized staff turnover by implementing automated methods. The resulted in 0% attrition that remained stable for the duration of tenure. Developed and implemented Molecular Diagnostic assays in Virology. This resulted in a two-hour turn around time for pathogen testing on CSF from neonates. Taught Medical Microbiology, Mycology, and Parasitology in the CLS School. Student matriculation was 100% and successful ASCP certification was 95%. Conducted epidemiological research studies in collaboration with Infection Control and Infectious Disease teams, resulting in five presentations at symposiums.
DoDPrinciple Investigator
Jan. 1989 - Jan. 2005Conceived, developed, and directed the Pathogen Detection Program. Conducted feasibility research and collaborated with principle investigators in university settings. Discovery research involved detection of microbes from environmental samples based on DNA, antigen/antibody, and receptor/adhesin interactions.
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