Hardworking professional with a strong educational background, pending publication in Microbiology and extensive knowledge in the laboratory. Highly reliable, adaptable, efficient and have a strong work ethic. Passionate about patient care, and a great asset to your organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lab Assistant
St.Mary's Hospital
Athens, GA
11.2023 - Current
Conduct Waived, Moderate and a few High complexity testing in the Microbiology laboratory department
Conduct Quality Control (QC) daily, weekly and monthly
Documentation of CAP reports, called critical results, proper recording of patient results in LIS, and interprets instrument flags
Verify, result and/ or finalize Quest sendouts binder
Ensures documentation and appropriate labeling in all laboratory binders
Responsible for sending out specimens weekly and submit written reports for government affiliations
Uses SENDSS as reporting system and inputs data daily
Verify specimens using two main identifiers, create packing lists with labels and calls courier for send to appropriate locations
Verify and complete the preparation of Pneumonia panel for Biofire send outs to departments in other hospitals
Training and supervising students in clinical rotation with laboratory testing and procedures
Create binders for organization and use appropriate labeling for documentation
Uses EPIC and State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS) as a medical software
Manages the microbiology order form and restocks inventory
Lead Optometric Technician
Cary Vision Care
Durham , NC
07.2022 - 06.2023
Provided patient care with ease and assistance to two Optometrists with medical imaging, data entry, and maintenance of updated inventory
Managed time effectively with add on, established and new patients to ensure a smooth screening process
Performed medical imaging: Optical Coherence Tomography, Scleral, Optos, Imacam, Visual Field for Macular Degeneration (10-M2) and Glaucoma, Corneal Topography, Pachymetry and Angles
Facilitated medical training and helped trained new cohorts in their job duties
Communicated effectively to cohorts, doctors, and patients
Documented new, add on, established patient charts daily and by actively listening
Problem solved with the function of equipment
Increased medical sales for additional retinal imaging
Used OfficeMate and ExamWriter as the medical software
Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
Durham , NC
08.2020 - 11.2021
Prepared materials in advance for class sections
Conducted make-up labs and prioritized tutoring sessions
Executed teaching and led laboratory experiments
Maintained records of student's exam and assignments
Assigned questions for the final exam and graded laboratory assignments and/ or exams
FVSU McNairs Scholars Internship
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
06.2019 - 11.2019
Determined effects of global warming on microbial population
Compared agricultural and non-agricultural soils and their effects based on global and climate changes
Isolated pure bacteria colonies from soils and classified bacteria by gram staining methods
Produced Blood and Mueller Hinton agars
Performed Kirby Bauer Drug Tests and Immunological Testing
Conducted findings on the proliferation of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria in soils and human risks
Analyzed the zone of inhibition using antibiotic disks and gathered measurements
USDA Internship
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
Bryon, GA
06.2018 - 08.2019
Conducted research to compare the virulence of endophytic vs. non-endophytic fungi and assisted with plant research
Cultured B. bassiana on Sabouraud Dextrose media and tested soak, dry and drench methods to inoculate into the pecan plant
Determined insect mortality, explore non-chemical methods to control pests in agriculture, and disease control
Provided protection of the environment from disease and insect pests
Served daily survival and meet economical needs to help farmers consistently grow crops
Protected plants without use of chemicals caused to harm the environment, people and helpful insects