Cynthia Smith
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced in collaborating with professionals to meet patient and organizational needs. Skilled in mentoring, team building, and effective communication, including empathy and active listening. Seeking to leverage this experience as a licensed clinical social worker to advocate for clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY
12.1999 - Current
- Performed pre-analytical, analytic, and post-analytical processing and testing procedures in line with quality control guidelines.
- Strictly monitored and followed lab safety guidelines.
- Communicated with other laboratory personnel and patient providers about tests, specimen issues, and results.
- Collaborated with Pharmacy in the Microbial Stewardship Program to help physicians prescribe appropriate antibiotics.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to accurately report results.
- Trained new employees and students rotating through the laboratory.
- Operated a wide range of increasingly automated instruments in clinical microbiology, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper lab practices and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2022
M.P.H. - Public Health/Epidemiology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Quality Management Practices
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Adaptability
- Team Building
- Communication
- Empathy
- Active listening
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) Oct 1994
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
12.1999 - Current
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) Oct 1994
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Kentucky
M.P.H. - Public Health/Epidemiology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
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