Bethany Prince
Williamsville,MO
Summary
Looking to forward my career as a dynamic leader in the clinical laboratory with over 31 years of clinical experience, including 24 years in supervisory and management positions . Expertise in managing moderate and highly complex workflows and supervising multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Manage daily laboratory department operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, API, and regulatory standards.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and budgeting to optimize departmental performance.
- Implemented process improvements through QA/QI to enhance efficiency and accuracy in patient care outcomes.
- Provided strategic planning to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Oversee laboratory operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented new Cerner LIS system along with UNIPOC for point of care test management
- Strong leadership skills including effective communication and team development
Evening Supervisor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
2001 - 2022
- Supervised evening operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance
- Trained and mentored new laboratory staff on best practices and operational standards.
- Scheduled staffing to ensure adequate coverage
- Led by example in demonstrating exceptional customer service skills, motivating staff members to consistently exceed expectations during their interactions with patients and other staff members.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments, performed troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime
Medical Laboratory Technician (Generalist)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
1995 - 10.2001
- Performed testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood bank.
- Ensured accurate and timely reporting of patient test results.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Assisted in troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Learned key phlebotomy skills to ensure quality patient samples for accurate results
Medical Laboratory Technician( Generalist)
Southeast Missouri Hospital
1994 - 1995
- Developed foundational expertise in all clinical laboratory areas as a generalist MLT
- Performed testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood bank.
- Developed essential multi- tasking and critical thinking skills to ensure accurate, quality patient test results
- Operated and maintained complex laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Learned valuable team player skills to become an effective part of the laboratory staff
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology,
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO05-1994
Skills
- Laboratory management and supervision
- Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, API, Joint Commission)
- Staff training and development
- Process improvement and optimization through QA/QI
- Budgeting and resource management to maximize operational efficiency
- Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Expertise in LIS implementation
Certification
Medical Technologist, AAB 2001-present
Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP 1995-present
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Evening Supervisor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
2001 - 2022
Medical Laboratory Technician (Generalist)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
1995 - 10.2001
Medical Laboratory Technician( Generalist)
Southeast Missouri Hospital
1994 - 1995
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology,
Three Rivers Community College
Personal Information
Education and Training
other
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