Annette Hummel

• Oversaw daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Managed laboratory staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance skill development.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
• Established performance metrics to monitor team productivity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
• Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Interviewed, hired and monitored training of Clinical Lab Scientist and Lab Assistants..
• Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
• Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
• Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

450 Bed Acute Care Full Service Hospital-Primary Hematology

• Performed maintenance, calibration and adhered to strict quality control standards for laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, accurate results and minimal errors.

250 bed Veterans Hospital-Participated Liver Transplant protocols

• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.

Chemistry/Immunoassay Diagnostic manufacturer/Vendor

• Delivered exceptional technical support to customers, including completed methodology/analyzer validation studies, key and routine operator training.
• Resolved complex technical problems through effective troubleshooting techniques, enhancing the user experience, ensuring reliable accurate testing results.

Multi facility shared reference lab.

• Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards.

200 Bed Acute Care Hospital CLS and PM shift supervisor

• Conducted complex Laboratory testing to diagnose patients conditions accurately.
• Performed maintenance, calibrations and strict adherence to quality control standards for laboratory analyzers, ensuring optimal performance. reliability and accuracy..
• Supervised daily operations of clinical laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.