Cammy Y Mcelwee
Lake Charles,Louisiana
Summary
Organized, goal-oriented, self- motivated, team player and resourceful individual, with extensive experience and a strong educational background in healthcare. Hoping to bring my passion for patient comfort and care to your company.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
Any Lab Test Now
10.2024 - Current
- Improved lab efficiency by implementing automated processes and equipment upgrades.
- Established and maintained quality control standards, contributing to accurate test results and reliable data collection.
- Streamlined workflow by designing efficient standard operating procedures for all laboratory tasks.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Managed inventory control for chemicals and supplies, ensuring timely restocking and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, maintaining open communication channels with clients throughout project lifecycles.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment, extending service life while reducing downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Coordinated departmental budgets and resource allocation, optimizing lab operations while minimizing expenditures.
- Enhanced laboratory safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and injuries.
- Analyzed laboratory performance metrics regularly to identify areas requiring process improvements or additional training for staff members.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement of lab equipment and supplies without sacrificing quality.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory bodies by updating documentation and staying current on industry regulations.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Collaborated with researchers to develop novel testing methods, advancing the field of study.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
TULANE UNIVERSITY
05.2021 - Current
- Manage all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
- Screens patients
- Enrolls and follows study patients, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring, and worked independently in designing, coordinating, and implementing all assigned research projects.
- Responsible for all data and maintenance of complete regulatory files
- Responsible for four clinics (Lafayette, Crowley, Lake Charles and Oberlin)
- Scheduling patients
- Health Coaching
- Blood Pressure
- Work closely with Physicians
- Box, Redcap, Ripple, EHR
- Weekly Reports
- Certify nursing and medical assistant staff on proper blood pressure skills.
- Cognitive Testing
- Recruitment
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ochsner/ Christus
09.2023 - 08.2025
LEAD EPT/MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR CCLINICAL COORDINATOR
UNITECH TRAINING ACADEMY
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Manage all Instructors by providing updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engaged in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.
- Maintain a roster for all active students
- Prepare daily lesson plans
- Prepare exams and maintain an accurate gradebook
- Attend all staff meetings, job fairs, and other organization sponsored meeting and activities
- Enforce policy and procedures as set forth by Unitech Training Academy
- Maintain updated information concerning new advances and procedures in your field through continuing education
- Monitor student grades/attendance and input on daily basis
- Advise students
- Maintain professional appearance and attitude in order to set example for student
- Provide a quiet and orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Provide lab for students
- Follow OSHA and HIPPA regulations
- Hands on training (Injections, (Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal and TB) performing blood collections, urines, Covid test, drug screens and finger sticks
- Market sites to place students in all departments
- Clinical rotation scheduling
- EKG
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DR. TONY LEUNG, MD., LLC
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Updated all patient files. Input all data in EPIC, Quick MD.
- Answered phone
- Scheduled patients
- Charted
- Epic
- Quick MD
- Scanning all documents
- Update all files
- Multitask
- Verified Insurance
- Copays
- Coding
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Administered all company Tech classes and test. Risk Management
- Answered all phones
- Reports for all accidents
- Excel
- Spreadsheet
- Data input
- Scheduled bus routes
- Scanning
- Administered all test for employees
- On the Board of Risk Management
- Accident Reports
WELLNESS COORDINATOR
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Contracted to all Chemical Plants
- Wellness Physicals
- Blood pressure
- Blood specimens
- Weight
- Height
- Drug screening
WELLNESS COORDINATOR/MARKETING
LAKE CHARLES SURGICAL CLINIC
05.1994 - 07.2001
- Worked in Oncology Department performing phlebotomy and starting IV for chemotherapy, EKG’s, Wellness physicals and Marketing
- Phlebotomy
- Urinalysis
- Hair follicle drug screens for all VIP clients
- Weekly Reports
- Billing
- IV chemotherapy
- Flu Injections
- Marketing for New Clients
- EKG
- Spinning blood, urine specimens
- Vitals
- CPR
- Scheduling
- Lab Reports
- Charted
- Patient Care
- Supervisor skills
- Time Management
- Organization skills
- CMA
Education
Certificate - CCMA
National Health Care Association
Lake Charles, LA10.2024
Certificate - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA06.2021
PHLEBOTOMY/DIALYSIS/CMA
SOUTHLAND COLLEGE
05.1992
High School - undefined
BARBE HIGH SCHOOL
05.1988
Skills
- Supervisor Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Organization Skills
- Creativity
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Administrative
- HIPPA
- EHR
- EPIC
- Charting
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Electrocardiograph
- Health Coaching
- Clinical Trials
- Dialysis
- CMA
- OSHA
- Time Management
- Following Protocols
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of basic medical skills
- Computer skills
- Weekly Reports
- Strong verbal and written skills
- GCP
- In-depth knowledge of IRB submissions process and requirements
Certification
- ST. PATRICKS HOSPITAL
- JANUARY 1997
- EKG/IV
- 4.0 CERTIFIED
- TULANE UNIVERSITY
- MAY 2021-PRESENT
- HEALTH COACHING
- BLOOD PRESSURE STUDIES
- COGNITIVE TESTING
- CPR
- CITI TRAINING
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Timeline
Lab Manager
Any Lab Test Now
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ochsner/ Christus
09.2023 - 08.2025
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
TULANE UNIVERSITY
05.2021 - Current
LEAD EPT/MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR CCLINICAL COORDINATOR
UNITECH TRAINING ACADEMY
11.2017 - 08.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DR. TONY LEUNG, MD., LLC
07.2017 - 11.2017
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2015 - 05.2017
WELLNESS COORDINATOR
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
08.2015 - 02.2016
WELLNESS COORDINATOR/MARKETING
LAKE CHARLES SURGICAL CLINIC
05.1994 - 07.2001
PHLEBOTOMY/DIALYSIS/CMA
SOUTHLAND COLLEGE
High School - undefined
BARBE HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - CCMA
National Health Care Association
Certificate - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tulane University