Brenda Adams
New London
Summary
Strong understanding of quality control, claims analysis, and management principles and practices. Preparing and staining lab specimens as well as maintaining job-related equipment such as DXC600, DXH600, STAGO, CLINITEK, and ALERES are two of my strongest skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle high-stress situations with ease.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Avita Ontario Hospital
Ontario, Ohio
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Managed staff schedules and workflow to optimize lab efficiency and productivity.
- Developed training programs for new laboratory personnel, enhancing skill levels and performance.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving accuracy in test results and reducing errors.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
- Assisted in setting up a new lab facility at our new Oncology facility.
Hematology Lead Technician
Avita Ontario Hospital
Ontario, OH
07.2018 - Current
- Was available for on-call care at all hours of the day and night.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Entered and tracked the results of analyses, as well as producing reports for clinical staff.
- Accurately entered demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnoses into the computer.
- Followed standards when making solutions, stains, and reagents.
- Organized specimens by priority and procedure difficulty, and I kept track of everything in a pathology log.
Business Owner
self-employed - Embroidery Barn
New London, OH
02.2003 - Current
- Kept up with current embroidery trends by attending tradeshows each year to see and buy new equipment and products for resale.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs, and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
- Kept accurate business files, stayed on top of current operations, and met changing needs efficiently.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cleveland Clinic
Elyria, OH
09.1999 - 02.2003
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for maximum functionality and longevity.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests on clinical specimens.
- Prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing in the lab.
- Performed POC testing on outpatients.
- Followed guidelines in MSDS.
- Trained phlebotomists at the Lorain Cleveland Clinic.
Production Technician
Bayer Diagnostics
Oberlin, Ohio
04.1995 - 11.1999
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to reduce downtime.
- Checked finished products for quality and compliance with customer requirements.
- Preventive maintenance was performed to maintain optimal productivity and extend the life of equipment.
- Ordered all reagents and supplies needed for the APV department.
- Performed precision testing and calibrations on the ACS180 and Centaur while following procedural outlines for troubleshooting
- Traveled to different countries to update the ACS180 and perform APV.
Education
MLT – Associate of Applied Science -
LCCC
Elyria, OH01.1992
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Quality assurance standards
- BLS certification
- Universal Precautions
- Equipment maintenance
- Policy development and implementation
- Specimen handling
- Certified by ASCP
- Bone marrow slides
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Avita Ontario Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Hematology Lead Technician
Avita Ontario Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Business Owner
self-employed - Embroidery Barn
02.2003 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cleveland Clinic
09.1999 - 02.2003
Production Technician
Bayer Diagnostics
04.1995 - 11.1999
MLT – Associate of Applied Science -
LCCC