April Overstreet
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Efficient Medical Laboratory Technician known for productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Possess specialized skills in clinical specimen collection, complex testing procedures, and quality control protocols. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams to contribute significantly to patient care outcomes. Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
memorial hospital @ gulfport
Gulfport, MS
06.2008 - Current
- Evening shift: I worked in the blood bank, set up microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and coagulation. I performed QC and patient testing as a general tech.
- Day shift: I worked in hematology one day a week, and chemistry full-time the rest of the week, including doing special chemistry. I worked as a general tech.
- Oncology clinic: I have always filled in for the tech at the oncology clinic when needed. I moved to a senior lab tech position at the oncology clinic and am set to present. Here, I am in charge of the day-to-day paperwork and lab work, and I have three other techs under my guidance, and we rotate to three different clinics.
- Supervisor: Ashley Ross, 1-228-575-2339.
- Please do not contact without prior notice; I have not told her that I am leaving.
- EIN: 64-6010232.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Perry County General Hospital
Richton, MS
01.2006 - 06.2008
- I worked as a general tech here on 12-hour night shifts. I also did X-rays.
- I drew blood for nursing homes once a month. I drew blood for hospital floors, and the ER as needed. Lab departments included blood bank, chemistry, hematology, ABGs, urinalysis, coagulation, and kit testing.
- Supervisor: Lee Byrd 1-601-788-6316
- EIN: 82-0560263
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greene County Hospital
Leakesville, MS
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Small lab and I was a general tech in all departments and covered the blood bank call.
- Supervisor: Lee Byrd 1-601-394-4135
- EIN: 61-1497507
Medical Laboratory Technician
south central regional medical center
Laurel, MS
01.2001 - 12.2006
- I was a general tech in each department, including the blood bank. I began on the evening shift, then moved to the night shift. I also performed my clinicals here, and was hired after clinicals.
- Supervisor: Jolene Rahaim 1-601-426-4000
- EIN: 64-6001540
Phlebotomist
we moak & e h cole richton medical center
Richton, MS
01.2000 - 12.2001
- I drew blood for lab testing.
- I performed kit testing and CLIA-waived testing.
- I performed X-rays.
- I cleaned the clinic after hours.
- Supervisor: Clinic no longer open. Unknown supervisor.
- EIN: 64-0432447
Education
B.S. - Clinica Laboratory Sciences
Austin Peavy State University
Clarksville, Tn06-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Lab Technology
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS07-2001
High School Diploma -
Richton High School
Richton, Ms05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSSkills
- Quality testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Laboratory information systems
- Quality control procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Document management
- Specimen collection
- Lab supply management
- Phlebotomy
- Multitasking Abilities
- HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
- Boy Scout leader
- Girl Scout leader
Accomplishments
PRCC: Honors Phi Theta Kappa, Dean's List, President's List, Who's who
APSU: Dean's List
RHS: Beta, FFA, Drama, Choir, FBLA clubs
Certification
- Medical Lab ASCP : License 25424771
Certification #: 81844
Board Date: 6-14-2012
ACTIVE until 6-30-2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
memorial hospital @ gulfport
06.2008 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Perry County General Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2008
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greene County Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Medical Laboratory Technician
south central regional medical center
01.2001 - 12.2006
Phlebotomist
we moak & e h cole richton medical center
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Medical Lab ASCP : License 25424771
Certification #: 81844
Board Date: 6-14-2012
ACTIVE until 6-30-2027
B.S. - Clinica Laboratory Sciences
Austin Peavy State University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Lab Technology
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Richton High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Jones County Junior College
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