BrookLynn Martin
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant with 3+ year's experience in blood bank operations, inventory management, coordination, and patient care. Skilled in handling laboratory procedures, including blood sample processing, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Hardworking with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team. Served as an Alternate Coordinator, assisting in organizing blood drives, managing donor schedules for drivers, and ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers and the blood bank. Effectively handled inventory management, tracking blood product supplies, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely restocking to meet patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant 2/ Inventory Management
OU Medical Health Science Center
Oklahoma City
03.2024 - Current
- Consulted with technicians and researchers to analyze atypical results.
- Documented and reported test results accurately, maintaining detailed records in compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Monitored environmental conditions within the laboratory to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce overhead expenses.
- Monitored participants' progress during the training session.
- Collaborated with department heads to tailor training programs to specific job roles and functions.
- Updated existing curriculums based on changes in technology or industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry-specific training requirements and certifications.
Assistant Coordinator/Inventory Management Specialist
Oklahoma Blood Institute
Oklahoma City
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in developing processes and procedures for efficient workflows.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Organized digital and physical employee records.
- Developed strong interaction and communication skills as result of participating in staff meetings and collaborating with families and guardians regarding special events.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Reference Laboratory Technician/Assistant Inventory Manager
Oklahoma blood institute
Oklahoma City
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Answer incoming calls/Blood Hub requests and take orders from clients
- Accession samples
- Select antigen negative units to fill hospital orders
- Pack blood and blood products for transport
- Manage distribution of physician reviewed reports and proficiency testing folders
- Coordinate exchange and delivery of supplies and rare blood inventory between OKC
- Label Reference Lab blood products
- Assist with first and second labeling checks of rare units
- Copy and mail consultation reports and pick up mail daily
- Receive reagents into the laboratory
- Manage patient and donor records for storage
- Initiate and complete audits for transfusion service clients
- Prepare documentation for Transfusion Committee Meetings
- Kept accurate records of all activities performed within the lab environment.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Performed quality control checks on laboratory equipment and chemicals to maintain laboratory standards.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs, improving process efficiency and consistency.
- Ensured safety standards were met at all times when working in the lab.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies and reordered as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WILDWOOD SKILLED NURSING HOME
Oklahoma City
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for up to 30 patients during the evening shift
- Performed daily room checks, patient changes and ensured patient care
- Interacted in person and on the phone with the patient's family and ensured they got the attention they needed
- Moved patients and cared for them in the case of a fall or emergency
- Trained new employees to work as CNA
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
High School Graduate -
West Moore High School
Oklahoma City, OK01.2021
Physical Therapy Assistant -
Moore Norman Tech Center
Norman, OK01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Moore Norman Tech Center
Norman, OK01.2020
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Document management
- Process improvement
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Ongoing education
- Clear communication
- Stock management
- Lab safety protocols
- Sterilization procedures
- Supply maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
References
Marilyn Yeakley, Wildwood Nursing Home, Administrator, 405-826-4249, Professional Reference
Timeline
Lab Assistant 2/ Inventory Management
OU Medical Health Science Center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Coordinator/Inventory Management Specialist
Oklahoma Blood Institute
01.2023 - 05.2024
Reference Laboratory Technician/Assistant Inventory Manager
Oklahoma blood institute
07.2020 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
WILDWOOD SKILLED NURSING HOME
06.2020 - 07.2021
High School Graduate -
West Moore High School
Physical Therapy Assistant -
Moore Norman Tech Center
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Moore Norman Tech Center