ALTRAVISE DAWSON

• Perform routine histological techniques such as grossing embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains) in high-volume lab.
• Adhere to safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements to maintain laboratory accreditation.
• Maintain high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable patient test results.
• Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.

• Managed daily operations of the pathology department, including staff supervision and regulatory compliance.
• Managed team of 10 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
• Ensured adherence to government and state regulations while maintaining laboratory safety and efficiency.
• Developed and implemented processes, procedures, and standards that drove effective, safe, and timely results.
• Prevented a significant lawsuit by implementing strategic risk management solutions in morgue operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards, which resulted in saving the hospital millions of dollars.
• Troubleshot inconsistencies and identify errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversaw budgeting, expense tracking, and resource allocation to align with departmental goals.
• Spearheaded quality assurance and safety meetings and collaborated with pathologists and directors on equipment and operational improvements.
• Led successful transition from hospital's LIS from Meditech to Epic, collaborating with IT, surgery department, and other clinical teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
• Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving hospital-wide objectives.

• Independently prepared 70-110 high-quality tissue slides daily, adhering to stringent turnaround times.
• Managed lab operations, including supply orders, equipment upkeep, and quality assurance.
• Wrote and implemented procedures and manual in preparation of CLIA inspection.
• Single handedly successfully prepared lab for CLIA licensing.
• Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
• Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
• Maintained high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
• Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.

• General histology duties.

• Managed daily operations of the Sick Call clinic, overseeing care for active-duty personnel and dependents.
• Led a team of 20 corpsmen, assigning duties, supervising patient care, and ensuring efficient clinic operations.
• Coordinated staff schedules, provided mentorship, and conducted performance evaluations.
• Collaborated with medical officers to streamline patient flow and improve care quality.
• Trained new corpsmen in clinical protocols and safety standards, maintaining adherence to Navy healthcare regulations.