Alexis Staines
Pathologists' Assistant
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Pathologists' Assistant graduate student at UTMB with hands-on experience in surgical pathology and autopsy services across VA and pediatric hospital systems. Skilled in specimen grossing, lymph node dissection, frozen section preparation, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Strong foundation in laboratory workflow, professionalism under pressure, and patient-centered pathology practice.
Experience
Clinical Rotation at Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2025-09 – 2025-10)
- Perform gross examination and dissection of complex surgical specimens including GI resections, breast, GU, and skin cases
- Identify and submit margins and lymph nodes for accurate cancer staging
- Assist with frozen sections, ensuring proper orientation and rapid turnaround
- Communicate effectively with pathologists and histology staff in a high-volume VA setting
Clinical Rotation at Huguley Pathology Consultants (2026-01 – 2026-02)
- Assist in community hospital surgical pathology workflow
- Gross routine and complex specimens while maintaining efficiency and quality standards
- Collaborate with pathologists in a private practice setting
- Observe laboratory management and operational workflow in a smaller healthcare system
Forensic Pathology Rotation at Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office (2026-03 – 2026-03)
- Perform organ evisceration, dissection, and documentation of anatomic findings
- Collect and submit tissue samples and toxicology specimens
- Participate in evidence handling and forensic chain-of-custody procedures
Clinical Rotation at Children's Medical Center Dallas (2026-10 – 2026-12)
- Gross pediatric surgical specimens with attention to congenital and oncologic pathology
- Handle small and delicate specimens requiring precision and detailed documentation
- Participate in pediatric tumor staging and multidisciplinary case discussions
Clinical Rotation at UTMB Autopsy Service (2026-03 – 2026-04)
- Performed autopsy prosection, including organ evisceration, dissection, and dictation
- Collected and submitted tissue for histology, toxicology, and ancillary studies
- Documented gross findings and assisted with clinicopathologic correlation
- Maintained chain of custody and ensured proper specimen handling
- Collaborated with pathologists, residents, and decedent services to support workflow
Clinical Rotation at UTHealth / Memorial Hermann Hospital (2026-04 – 2026-06)
- Grossed and dictated surgical specimens in a high-volume setting
- Prepared tissue for histology, including frozen sections and special studies
- Assisted with intraoperative consultations
- Performed autopsy prosection and documented findings
- Ensured accurate specimen handling, labeling, and workflow efficiency
Clinical Rotation at HCA Clear Lake (2026-06 – 2026-08)
Virtual Medical Scribe at Aquity Solutions (2023-02 – 2024-10)
- Documented patient encounters in EPIC (40 hrs/week)
- Recorded HPI, physical exam findings, imaging review, referrals, and treatment plans
- Maintained HIPAA compliance and high documentation accuracy
- Enhanced provider efficiency and quality of documentation
Education
Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant – University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) (2024-08)
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies – Baylor University (2022-12)
