HELLO, I'M
Cyto Lady.
Nadia Copeland-Biomedical Sciences Student
About
MY JOURNEY
A passionate biomedical sciences student, I am dedicated to understanding the intricacies of cells, genetics, pathogens, and their role in disease. With a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a drive to make a difference in the human condition, I am committed to expanding my skills and expertise in the lab & beyond. Explore my portfolio to learn more about my journey.
Education
MY STUDIES
2022 to Present
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
Major in B.S. Biomedical Science
GPA 3.7 Anticipated Graduation 12/2026
Experience
WHERE I'VE LEARNED
08/2024 to Present
Student experience in molecular, histology, and cytology lab included use of microscopes and evaluation of prepared conventional, Sure Path & Thin Prep slides, Hologic Digital cytology specimen evaluation, nucleic acid extraction, pipetting, PCR, ELISA and Western Blot prep and interpretation, use of vortex, nanodrop, centrifuge, GLP lab record keeping, cytoprep & safety protocols.
2006 to 2007
American Career College - Los Angeles, CA
Diploma Nursing Program- Practical Nursing
GPA 3.6 Graduation date 10/2007
1998 to 2000
Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA
Pre-nursing, Student Government Association, Intercollegiate Debate
4/2023 to 10/2024
Maxim Healthcare- LPN
care of trach and ventilator dependent pediatric clients in the home which included management of vent, trach and GT care, GT pump and feed, chest physiotherapy, medication administration, nurse assessment, electronic documentation.
03/2022 to 03/2023
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, LPN Cardiac IMCU
Management of care of the pre and post op cardio-thoracic inpatient. Management of medication administration via oral, IV, IM SQ and ID, care of chest tubes, drains, pacers, telemetry, phlebotomy and labs, intake & output, EPIC documentation.
10/2021 to 03/2022
Virginia Beach Health and Rehab, Unit Manager, LTC Unit
Oversee operations of long term care nursing unit, maintaining unit in accordance with state regulations, weekly inpatient care-plan meetings, daily staffing assignments & counseling, and coordination with medical provider, outside agencies and interdisciplinary team.
04/2008 to 09/2021
Nursing experience to include pediatric, adult and geriatric in home health, clinic, skilled, long term & acute care settings since 2008.
Skills & Proficiency
MY EXPERTISE
Medication Administration Oral, IM, SQ, ID, Topical, IV
Nursing Assessment
Hands on Clinical/Bedside Skills: vent, trach, GTubes & pumps, IV &pumps, suctioning, chest tubes, urinary catheterizations and more
Customer Service
Microscopic Evaluation of cytological specimens
Student Lab tools & molecular- Pipetting, PCR, Western Blot & ELISA, Vortex, nanodrop, centrifuge & cytospin, cytoprep, ROSE
Web Development- Javascript/React/CSS
English
Spanish
Accolades
MY HIGHLIGHTS
-- 2024-2025 COLA 365 Scholarship Winner
-- Dean's List 2022-Present
--1st Place Speaker Award- LACC Intercollegiate Debate- 1999
Interests
BEYOND CYTOLOGY
Dancing
Reading
Gaming
Cats!
Indoor Gardening
Finding New Music
Volunteer Work
- Judeo-Christian Outreach Center- food prep and service for homeless & food insecure, 2018-2019
- GlobalHack- served as youth mentor, volunteer developer, and volunteer judge for coding tournament, 2017-2018
- Microsoft- Session Host/Speaker for DigiGirlz workshop introducing youth to coding and STEM, 2018
-Kaiser Permanente- Hospice Volunteer providing light bedside care and respite to families of those receiving end of life care, 1998-1999