Dena Aruta

Professional Summary

Knowledgeable and detail-oriented health and medical writer with over 20 years of experience as a medical technologist working in the clinical lab.  Adept in translating complex concepts into clear and engaging content that promotes interest and curiosity.

Experience

Freelance Writer - Independent Contractor

  • Concurrently manage numerous projects with strict deadlines.
  • Conduct thorough literature reviews to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content            while adhering to client guidelines.
  • Write content for blogs, articles, whitepapers, and websites.
  • Identify target audience and make recommendations regarding the best approach to take to        reach the greatest number of readers.
  • Prepare professional presentations, infographics, and posters.

Freelance Academic Writing Coach - Independent Contractor

  • Provide writing instruction to MBA and advanced practice nursing students concerning the        organization and preparation of their academic papers, theses, and dissertations.
  • Guide students through the task of writing a clear, engaging, and factually correct research        paper.
  • Edit to ensure compliance with formatting guidelines and professors’ expectations.
  • Support and prepare them to present their final work to the faculty.

Content Writer - LabRoots

  • Researched and critiqued trending medical and scientific peer-reviewed articles.
  • Wrote short and long-form articles.
  • Wrote blog content on virtual conferences and webinars conducted by the organization.

Content Writer - Digestive Health Associates of Texas

  • Curated and created engaging blog content related to gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Ensured blog content was written for patients with limited health literacy.
  • Developed provider biographies.

Medical Experience - Hospitals

Medical Microbiologist

Jefferson University Health System | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Christiana Care Health System | Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
  • Experienced in identifying pathogens from bacterial, mycobacterial, and fungal cultures, fecal exams for parasites, and performing assays for Clostridium difficile, syphilis, influenza A and B, and Chlamydia/N. gonorrhoeae.
  • Collaborated closely with infectious disease physicians to provide accurate and timely antibiotic sensitivity testing.

Education

Biology/Chemistry, Bachelor's of Science - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Medical Technology, Medical Technology - Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology

Skills

Critical appraisal of peer-reviewed journal articles.

Literature reviews and data analysis.

Time management and adherence to deadlines.

Interviewing researchers and scientists.

APA, AMA formatting.

Editing and proofreading

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office, Canva

Awards

Certification--American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 1988

Memberships

American Society of Clinical Pathologists

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