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Kwaku Nsiah Peprah 347.768.2574 │ [email protected] Permanent: 1417 New York Ave Apt 6G, Brooklyn, NY 11210 Current: 12931 Shaker Boulevard, Apt # 509, Cleveland, OH 44120

EDUCATIONCase Western Reserve University (CWRU) ~ Cleveland, OH Master of Science, Medical Physiology, May 2017 (GPA 3.0)

West Central Ohio Medical Laboratory Science (WCOMLS) of Ohio Northern University (ONU) ~ Ada, OH Certificate, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), May 2014

Ohio Northern University (ONU) ~ Ada, OH Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2013 Minor: Entrepreneurship

CERTIFICATIONMental Health Frist Aid USA, National Counsel for Behavioral Health, Feb 2016-presentBLS CPR, American Heart Association, March 2016-presentCPT (IAPS), International Academy of Phlebotomy Science, Jan 2014- present MLS (ASCP), American Society of College Pathologist (Board of Certification) eligible, May 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEResearch Support/Assistantship, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal opportunity, CWRU, Cleveland, OH May 2016 to present Manager: Elfreda Walter, MA urban studies Graduate Research Assistant in Social Sciences Perform literature reviews on a variety of subjects including, diversity (broadly), diversity in higher education, higher education

(broadly), inclusion, and other related areas. Provide benchmark information and Scheduling workshops for CWRU participants and partner institutions Enter, tabulate and develop summaries of results from Diversity 360 session evaluations

Laboratory Service/ Research Support, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH December 2014 to presentPrimary Investigator: Amy Hise, MD Immunology Laboratory, Pathology departmentLaboratory/Research Assistant in Immunology Perform tasks including inventory and sampling chemicals, data entry, preparing media and cell culture, general lab

maintenance, harvesting mice organs, plating and counting colonies fungus (Candida Albicans} Provide care for laboratory animals including mouse breeding; genotyping, weaning, injection, record keeping

Inter-professional Education for Health Professionals, ONU Ada, OH October 2013 to November 2013 Medical laboratory science representative Developed a problem-solving approach to medical case scenarios with a team of health professional students from nursing,

exercise physiology, and pharmacy

Employee Health Fair, ONU, Ada, OH October 2013 Phlebotomist Served as a member of the Lima Memorial Hospital phlebotomy team to collect blood specimens from patients at ONU’s

Employee Health Fair

Health Wise, Wellness and Health Screening for Employees, ONU Ada, OH October 2013Laboratory personnel Performed point of care glucose and lipid panel testing in conjunction with a walking (weight control) program while teaming up

with pharmacy students

CLINICAL EXPERIENCELaboratory Services, New Vision Medical Lab (NVML) of St. Rita’s Medical Center , Lima, OH January 2014 to June 2014Support Services Technician Specialist (phlebotomist/processor) Followed standard operation procedures to collect pathological specimens ( e.g. blood) from patients for lab testing


Acquired competency in using syringe, butterfly, lancet, and vaccutainer in blood collection via venipuncture and capillary puncture (finger and heel)

Medical Laboratory Practicum, New Vision Medical Lab (NVML) of St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH December. 2013 to May 2014 Medical Laboratory Science Intern

CLINICAL EXPEREINCE CONTINUED Blood Bank and Transfusion Science Performed ABO and Rh blood typing, screening, detection and identification of antibody with panels Performed major and electronic cross matching and resolved discrepancies Utilized other special techniques including; Elution, Enzyme treatment, and antibody titer determinationImmunology and Infectious Diseases Performed (quality control) QC on immunoassay kits, qualitative and quantitative immunoassay test to detect antibodies and

antigen indicated by agglutination, flocculation E.g. ASO, RA, RPR, Mononucleosis, RSV, FLU A and BUrinalysis Performed daily QC on instruments; Clinitek AUWi, Clinitek Atlas and Clinitek 500; Biochemical test; Clinitek, Acetest, Ictotest;

Osmolality, and QC on Mutltistix 10 SG Bayer reagent strips Performed routine urinalysis; macroscopic, microscopic, biochemical test; Pregnancy test on urine and serum specimenClinical Microbiology Cultured bacteria on appropriate media and incubated at appropriate temperatures and conditions Processed specimen for Acid-Fast Bacilli(AFB); Prepared stains: Gram, Zehl Nelson, Fluorescent and analyzed slides Analyzed culture and identified bacteria pathogens using biochemical tests e.g. catalase, coagulase, oxidase and Vitek Performed rapid kit tests, and molecular testing using PCR instrument (Gene Xpert): e.g. MRSA, and C. diff Hematology and Body fluids Performed daily maintenance, QC, and calibration on hematology analyzers (Coulter LH and ACL Top) Analyzed complete blood count (CBC), prepare and stained slides for manual cell counts, and differential Performed automated analysis of prothrombin, partial thromboplastin time, D-dimer, fibrinogen, factor assays (IX) Analyzed body fluid; Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Synovial, Serous, Seminal, and ThoracentesisClinical Chemistry Performed daily maintenance, QC, and calibration as need on Centaur and Siemens ADVIA 1650 Evaluated patients’ specimen for proper identification, quality and volume for analyses on instrument Performed wide range of testing including complete and metabolic panel (CMP, BMP), Lipid panel, Electrolyte, Hepatic panel,

cardiac markers , tumor marker, drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, Hemoglobin A1C Medical Laboratory Orientation Learned laboratory information and automated system, hospital information system, proper identification of patient’s specimen,

specimen quality and volume for processing. Also received bio-hazard safety training

Phlebotomy Training, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, OH June 2013 to September 2013Phlebotomy Trainee Learned blood collection techniques, and collected pathological specimens from patients Gained experience in patient interaction and bedside etiquette/manners

Nursing Assisting, Orthopedic Care Center of St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH July 2013 to October 2013 Floor Volunteer Provided basic care: interacted with patients, monitored their recovery and assisted them in and out of bed

CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIPSeidman Cancer Center. University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cleveland, OH December 2015 Mentor: Alvin H. Schmaier, M.D. (Hematology and Oncology) Observed several patient with blood disorders and clotting/bleeding disorders (3 hours)

Acute Care Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH August 2015 Mentor: Dr. Samuel Ibrahim, M.D. and Dr. Jeffery Osteen, M.D. (General Surgery) Observed rounds and joined in discussions of patients cases with medical residents Observed several surgical procedure including cholecystectomy, obsess drainage , lymphotomy (25 hours)


Intensive Care Unit /Trauma Center of Hill Crest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH July 2015

Mentor: Dr. Aisha Violette, M.D. (General Surgery)• Observed rounds, patient cases, and diagnoses discussions (13hours)

Pathology Laboratory, New Vision Medical Laboratory, Lima, OH July 2013and Jan 2014 Mentor: Dr. Joseph Sreenaan, M.D. (Pathology) Reviewed pathological blood smears and identified cancerous cells such as Lymphoma, leukemia ( 4 hours)

RESEARCH/STUDY EXPERIENCEINNATE IMMUNITY TO MUCOSAL CANDIDIASISAmy Hise, M.D. (Principle Investigator.) Pathology Research in Immunology, CWRU Cleveland, OH November 2014- Present Conducting research on mice immune system responses to Candida Albicans, in a fungus infection called Candidiasis/Thrush

ROCHE COBAS 6000 vs SIEMENS ADVIA 1650: A CORRELATION STUDY Gerald Welch, M.T. (Mentor) Medical Laboratory Science Project, New Vision Medical Laboratory, Lima, OH February 2014 to May 2014 Conducted a correlation study with 40 patient samples on Roche Cobas 6000 and Siemens ADVIA 1650. Correlating results of Sodium, Chloride and Potassium were obtained on both analyzers using Ion Selective Electrode method.

EFFECTS OF DILUTED CONCENTRATIONS OF MOUTH WASH ON BACTERIA IN THE MOUTH Linda Young, PHD (Mentor), Microbiology Summer Research, ONU Ada, OH July 2012 Performed an experiment on three different mouth washes to determine their effectiveness in killing bacteria (flora) at diluted

concentrations with an objective to reduce cost and side-effects associated with the full concentration. Diluted mouth washes appeared as effective as full concentration

MEDICAL PROFFESIONAL ORGANIZATIONS College of American Pathologists (CAP) American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

EXTRACURRICULUM ACTIVITIES LeadershipsOhio Northern University, Ada, OH September 2009 to May 2013 World Student Organization, Public Relation Officer April 2010 to May

2013 Office of International Student Services, Student Greeter/Orientation leader August 2012 Student Senate, Secretary of Judicial Affairs April 2010 to May 2011Interests Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH Biology Students Association April 2009 to May

2013 NCAA DIII Varsity Track and Field August 2011to May

2013 Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity) April 2011 to

present

COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEERING SERVICESEast of Cleveland Public School district, Provost Scholars Program at C.W.R.U. Cleveland, OH January 2015 to present

Tutored high school and middle school students in science

American Red Cross, Cleveland, OH June 2015-present Served as a blood donors ambassador: databased donors information, answered their questions and directed them

Caregivers Assessing and Responding to Emergent Situations (C.A.R.E.S) at The Word Church, Cleveland, OH March 2014 to present Responded to medical emergencies, called 911 as needed, recorded blood pressure, body temperature and blood glucose


Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Cleveland, OH November 2014

Helped to pack food for distribution to kids and needy people to help alleviate hunger in the community

6th Annual Bonita L. Haynes Golf Outing, Sugar Creek, OH August 2013 Served elderly people and directed them on the golf course

Hardin Community Summer Tennis Program, ONU Ada, OH July 2012 Helped organize items needed, mingled with kids and directed them

TRAINING/SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PublisherLaboratory: Laboratory Information System (Soft Lab and Epic), Blood Borne Pathogen, Biohazard and Laboratory SafetyAnimal hazard training, Rodent survival surgery, Mouse health monitoring Language proficiency: English and Twi: Asante and Fante (Ghanaian languages)

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