Andreanna Nickole
Ashland,MA
Summary
Hard-working and accomplished individual with high standards of accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. I am excited about working for a company in which I can apply my experience and education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician II
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing proper specimen handling and processing techniques.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Collaborated with pathologists, providing essential information for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Updated patient records accurately, ensuring timely communication of critical test results to healthcare providers.
- Complied with all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the lab.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
- Performed complex tissue embedding processes, preserving samples for future analysis or archival purposes.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies, learning new software platforms that improved workflow within the department.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Learned required upkeep and proper operating procedures for sophisticated equipment such as mass spectrometers.
Histology Technician II
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing proper specimen handling and processing techniques.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Updated patient records accurately, ensuring timely communication of critical test results to healthcare providers.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies, learning new software platforms that improved workflow within the department.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Histology Laboratory Technician II
IDEXX Laboratories
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in the process
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides and microscopic evaluation by pathologist (s)
- Responsible for accurately processing all paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
- Responsible for proper tissues processing, by ensuring that all tissue I dissect is trimmed to proper size and thickness and ready to be placed in the processors
- Responsible for embedding all tissue and bone properly for microtomy
- Responsible for performing microtomy of embedded tissue
- Prepare slide for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
- Responsible for cover slipping stain slides; manually or automatically
- Prepare solutions for special stains
- Obtain and validate tissue used for special stains
- Perform automated special stains and some manual stains
- Responsible for dissection of tissue and organ samples
Pathology Coordinator
IDEXX Laboratories
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assure accurate and timely delivery of casework (and collateral materials) to remote pathologists
- Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting virtual microscopy (VM) systems which provide remote viewing and digital slide analysis capability to pathologists
- Organize and archive pending and completed VM cases
- Create and maintain VM system standard operating procedures
- Track VM system errors
- Troubleshoot VM system problems with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT and others.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2013 - 07.2021
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Lab Control Technician
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Verify patient personal information
- Fax supportive documents inside and outside of the facility in a timely manor
- Accountable for accurate patient verification for registration and medical billing
- Receive all incoming patient specimens, inpatient, ER, and all off site facilities
- Spin, pour off and allocate to appropriate departments for analyzing
- Send out testing prepare all specimens to be sent out to partnering labs for analysis.
Education
Certification - Histologic Technology
Harford Community College
MD, 2101507.2023
Certification - Phlebotomy / EKG
Massachusetts Bay Community College
MA, 0170201.2000
High School Diploma -
Joseph P. Keefe Technical School
MA, 0170205.1998
Skills
- Sample Collection Techniques
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Laboratory Techniques
- Lab Equipment Processes
- Quality Standards
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Technical Applications Implementation
- Specimen Processing
- Tissue Embedding
- Universal Precautions
- Microtome Operation
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Administrative Support
- Tissue Processing
- Documentation Management
- Quality Control Procedures
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Embedding Tissues
- Microtomy Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Special Stains Application
- Paraffin Sectioning
- Fixation Techniques
- Slide Preparation
- Digital Pathology
- Complaint Resolution
- Data Collection
- Call Management
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Service
- Follow-Up Skills
- Special Stains Application
- Paraffin Sectioning
- Fixation Techniques
- Grossing Specimens
- Slide Preparation
- Digital Pathology
- Complaint Resolution
- Data Collection
- Call Management
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Service
- Follow-Up Skills
Additional Information
Certified Phlebotomist CPR Certified ER Tech/PCA (trained by NWH) High Five Awarded 2007 &2008 for outstanding performance with patients at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Operating Systems: Windows and Macintosh OS Programs: NovaRis, NovaPACS, Medi Tech, Microsoft Word, Excel Power Point, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Office Outlook
Address
- Ashland, MA, 01721, Ashland
- MA, North Grafton, 03/2022, Current
- MA, 08/2021, Current, IDEXX Laboratories - Pathology Coordinator
- Boston, MA, 06/2013, 08/2016
- Marlborough, MA, 06/2013, 07/2021
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Histology Technician II
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
01.2024 - Current
Histology Technician II
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
10.2023 - 12.2023
Histology Laboratory Technician II
IDEXX Laboratories
03.2022 - 09.2023
Pathology Coordinator
IDEXX Laboratories
08.2021 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2013 - 07.2021
Lab Control Technician
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2016
Certification - Histologic Technology
Harford Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy / EKG
Massachusetts Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Joseph P. Keefe Technical School
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