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Breanna McMorris

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly skilled and organized Medical Laboratory Scientist with in-depth experience in medical laboratory environments. Resourceful self-starter in resolving problems and maintaining composure while working in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful situations- keeping productivity levels high pre and post pandemic. A scientist that respects and leverages human capital via mentoring, motivating, and leading by example. Committed to upholding clinical policies, procedures, standards, and best practices to offer quality, cost effective lab testing for patient care. Infuse education, skills, and experiences with the keen desire to help people, serving as a top-notch medical technology professional with a passion for healthcare.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

St. Joseph Medical Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Willis Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
06/4/18 - 04.2021
  • Applies mechanical aptitude with various lab equipment to study and analyze different samples and specimens, searching for abnormalities and determining their causes, while also being accountable for lab safety protocols and documenting findings.
  • Conduct experiments and analyze data, interpreting them by producing a diagrammatic representation of results.
  • Keep detailed records, including reports, preclinical logs, and lab quality control checklists for proper documentation.
  • Maintain accurate written and computerized records to correctly log lab results while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Update and sustain knowledge through researching and critically reviewing relevant literature.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
4 2018

Skills

Laboratory Instrumentation:

Siemens Atellica, Sysmex XN-2000, Sysmex CS-2500, Sysmex UN-2000, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Vitros 5600, Siemens Dimension Vista 1500, StaR Max Stago, Beckman Coulter DxH 900, Iriscell iChem and Velocity iQ200 Select, Cepheid GeneXpert, Vitek 2, Nova Biomedical pHox Ultra, ABL 90 Flex Plus, Immucor Echo Lumena, Alcor iSed, Streck ESR Autoplus, Hematechnologies ESR Stat Plus, Verify Now Plavix, Abbott i-STAT, Siemens Clinitek Status, Siemens PFA 100, Siemens Hematek, Model 3250 Osmometer

  • Hematology: Automated and manual cell differentials, Erythrocyte sedimentation rates, Sickle cell solubility testing, manual reticulocyte counts, body fluid cell counts and differentials, sperm counts, urine microscopics
  • Chemistry: Instrumentation QC, toxicology screens, manual dilutions, 24-hour urines
  • Blood Bank: Automated and manual tube blood typing, antibody screening and identification, antigen typing, crossmatching, blood product distribution
  • Microbiology: Bacterial and fungal plating and identification, susceptibility testing, rapid antigen detection, gram staining
  • Coagulation: Automated PT, PTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, heparin

Certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist CMP (MLS ASCP)

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

St. Joseph Medical Hospital
04.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Willis Knighton Health System
06/4/18 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University Of Louisiana At Monroe

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