Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Hetelle Daycare
06.2013 - Current
Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
11.2007 - 06.2013
Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
Performed Type identification using reference reagents and prescribed techniques.
Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with Laboratory standard operating procedures.
Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types.
Worked with clinical operations and medical directors to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
Assisted with completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation.
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
OSF St Mary’s
01.2007 - 11.2007
Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
Worked with medical directors, clinical operations, biostatistics and other groups to conduct clinical reviews of study data.
Worked with clinical operations and medical directors to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.