CHRISTINE WILES
PINE PRAIRIE
Summary
Experienced laboratory supervisor skilled in staff training, equipment management, and problem-solving. Proven track record in implementing quality assurance initiatives and optimizing laboratory operations to enhance team performance and achieve compliance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hematology/Core Lab Supervisor
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria
04.2012 - Current
- Led daily operations and staff in chemistry and hematology departments, ensuring optimal workflow and service delivery.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in accurate test results and procedures.
- Monitored and managed laboratory inventory levels, ordering reagents and supplies.
- Facilitated inspections, achieving compliance with operational standards.
- Trained new employees on laboratory techniques and equipment usage for enhanced performance.
- Oversaw purchase and installation of new equipment, enhancing laboratory capabilities and service quality.
- Ensured maintenance of laboratory equipment to uphold high operational standards.
- Coordinated inventory management of lab supplies and reagents, minimizing disruptions to laboratory functions.
Generalist
Savoy Medical Center
Mamou
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Managed day-to-day operation of the hematology department, including ordering supplies, writing procedures, and following all quality assurance policies.
- Collected and processed patient samples in the hematology, chemistry and blood bank departments.si
- Collected and processed patient samples in the hematology, chemistry and blood bank departments.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory analyzers helping to ensure that they functioned properly.
Genaralist
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria
03.1993 - 12.2006
- Conducted patient testing in hematology, chemistry, and blood bank departments per established protocols.
- Maintained department analyzers to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed troubleshooting measures to resolve issues.
- Trained new staff on departmental procedures and equipment usage.
Generalist
Assumption General Hospital
Gonzales
09.1992 - 03.1993
- Collected and processed patient samples in the hematology, chemistry and microbiology departments following established policies and procedures.
- Maintained laboratory analyzers by performing routine checks and calibrations.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory analyzers to ensure that they functioned properly.
- Executed troubleshooting measures to resolve equipment issues.
GENERALIST
OAKKNOLL NAVAL HOSPITAL
Oakland
05.1990 - 08.1992
- Trained new hospital staff on point-of-care testing techniques.
- Monitored adherence to bedside testing guidelines, supporting staff compliance and patient safety.
- Executed patient testing in hematology department, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted with routine maintenance of department analyzers, contributing to optimal operational functionality.
- Conducted troubleshooting measures to resolve equipment issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12-2015
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CA05-1990
Skills
- Analytical testing
- Quality assurance
- Sample processing
- Laboratory inventory management
- Compliance audits
- Equipment maintenance and management
- Technical mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Policy development
- Schedule management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- ASCP 1993
- LSMBE- CURRENT
Custom Section 1
- Experience with Meditech and Epic LIS.
Custom Section 2
- Experience with Sysmex, Siemens, Werfen, Stago, Coulter and Roche instrumentation.
- Experience with blood bank gell system.
Timeline
Hematology/Core Lab Supervisor
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
04.2012 - Current
Generalist
Savoy Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2012
Genaralist
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
03.1993 - 12.2006
Generalist
Assumption General Hospital
09.1992 - 03.1993
GENERALIST
OAKKNOLL NAVAL HOSPITAL
05.1990 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Naval School of Health Sciences