CANDICE M. BRYANTCell: (313) 610-4782 - Email: bryant.candice01@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-bryant-98ab37a0

CAREER SUMMARYNearly 20 years experience in the practice and study of clinical procedures and biology. Assisted the Clinical Associate Professor, Internal Medicine Director of Outpatient Dialysis Services in the performance of a university level research study. Worked extensively in hemodialysis gaining national certification through the NNCC in 2002 and again through BONENT in 2008. Recognized on numerous accounts for outstanding patient care. Moving out of healthcare, gained extensive knowledge in the field of Quality Assurance and metrology. As a Quality Administrator became exposed to the processes of ISO 17025 and very fluent in its practice, procedures and guidelines.

EDUCATIONArizona State University - Tempe, AZ 1/17 - CurrentMaster of Science - Regulatory Sciences (Expected Grad. 2019)

Madonna University – Livonia, MI 9/11 – 12/13 Bachelor of Science – Major in Biology GPA 3.7/4.0. - Kappa Gamma Pi.

Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI 7/08 – 06/12Associates in Science - GPA 3.6/4.0.· Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Society.· Tutored Biology and Math for 3 years· Performed as a Peer Assisted Learner (Teaching Assistant) for 2 years.

EMPLOYMENTTrescal, Inc. June 2014 - Aug 2016 Hartland, MITitle: Quality Assurance Administrator· Meticulously coordinated U.S. laboratories proficiency testing schedule and performed Statistical Data

Analysis on raw data; Taught myself measurement uncertainties which allowed me to assist the QA supervisor in measurement uncertainty responsibilities.

· Validated and approved Excel data sheets; Amended certificates and data sheets; Involved with Recall Analysis and Reverse Traceability, and Corrective Action Requests.

· Procured and tracked technical documentation to include national and international standards; Highly efficient in locating manuals, calibration procedures and updating the Technical Library.

· Performed Quality Inspections; Evaluated production specifications; Responsible for Corporate QA activities for Trescal’s U.S. laboratories; Consistently teaching myself roles and aspects of the quality department to better serve the company’s needs.

University of Michigan Oct. 2002 - May 2010 Livonia, MITitle: Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician - BONENT CCHT in 2008· Recognized on numerous accounts for outstanding patient care; Initiation / termination of hemodialysis

treatments; Monitored vitals and performed CPR when necessary; Troubleshoot machine or treatment run problems; Proper charting and documentation.

· Precepted new hires; CQI/CQMS. Oct 2004 - May 2005 Livonia, MI

Title: Research Assistant· Screened patients and obtained consents; Designed work flow, developed quality assurance/control

system; Acted as liaison between patients and investigators. · Assured timely and complete data was collected; Coordinate handling of blood samples, storage and

transmitted encrypted information.

Novi Kidney Center Sept. 1997 - Aug. 2002 Novi, MI Titles: Unit Secretary, Reuse Technician, Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician - CCHT April 2002 from NNCCResponsibilities: · Attentively and effectively reported to the Renal Network on a monthly basis; Answered multi-line

telephone system; Responsible for CQI, mail distribution, petty cash, scheduling and preparing lab draws and requisitions; Maintained, updated, and performed QA for patient charts and medical records; Screened, scheduled, and coordinated medical insurance and records for new and transient patients to the clinic.

· Exceeded the highest standards in Quality Control processes to prevent and protect patients from blood borne pathogens and sterilants as well as body fluid cross contamination during reuse and reprocessing of patient dialyzers; Surpassed SOPs for rinsing and prepping used dialyzers in sterilization process.

· Initiation / termination of hemodialysis treatments; Monitored vitals and performed CPR when necessary; Troubleshoot machine or treatment run problems; Proper charting and documentation.· Precepted new hires.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS· Avid and passionate learner with innate ability and experience in mentoring, tutoring, and teaching

others as well as new employee training.· Proficient in laboratory sciences and practices such as microbiology research methods, experimental

design, lab data documentation, and aseptic technique.· Highly efficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with excellent math skills. Exceptional Organization

skills and superb ability to prioritize, schedule, and delegate.