Alicia New
Saint Augustine,IL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory NCOIC
United States Army Reserves
Fort Hood, TX
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 1,043 patients daily.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Conducted blood, urine, and COVID tests regularly.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserves
Columbia, MO
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 100 patients daily.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserve
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Identified microorganisms present in blood and urine samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 60 patients daily.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Conducted blood, urine, and fecal tests regularly.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserve
Fort Snelling, MN
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 1,043 patients daily
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks
Education
No Degree - BSN
Wesleyan Indiana University
IndiannaAssociate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Education
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2017
Associate of Science - General Education
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2017
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technician
George Washington University, The
Washington, DCHigh School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon05.2008
Skills
- Precise Machinery Control
- Word Processing
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Quality Control Analysis
- Contributing Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Results Analysis
- Technician Oversight
- Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of COVID testing for mobilizing soldiers.
- Swabbed over 15,000 soldiers for COVID-19 in 12 months.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - August 2020
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory NCOIC
United States Army Reserves
12.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserves
06.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserve
07.2018 - 05.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army Reserve
10.2014 - 07.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army
04.2011 - 07.2013
No Degree - BSN
Wesleyan Indiana University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Carl Sandburg College
Associate of Science - General Education
Carl Sandburg College
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technician
George Washington University, The
High School Diploma -
Avon High School