Daniel Edwards
Summary
Knowledgeable Laboratory Supervisor adept at setting effective policies to optimize productivity, reduce errors and increase efficiency. Demonstrated track record of success with 18 years of related experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor -Coagulation/Point-of-Care
OU Health
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinate day to day operations of Coagulation and Point of Care lab sections.
- Oversaw project management and implementation.
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Directed quality assurance standards to maximize results.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop new procedures and protocols.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Laboratory Transition Manager
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw change management efforts to support implementation of critical initiatives driving technology, process and culture changes.
- Partnered with business teams to understand needs and mitigate potential problems.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
L.I. Section Leader-Virology/STD Supervisor
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervise Virology/STD section personnel to ensure that daily testing is completed by assigning tasks and work rotations as well as daily workflow and scheduling.
- Perform all laboratory testing, including equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Interpret laboratory tests and report out testing results, as well as edit test requests or results in the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management system) as necessary.
- Provide consultation and results interpretation for county health nurses and other program area staff.
- Prepare and review all laboratory protocols, ensure compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations, and oversee the Quality management program for the Immunology laboratory.
- Plan, execute, and oversee validation/verification of new test procedures introduced within the laboratory, as well as verification of equipment and assay performance following PM/major repair or replacement of critical reagents.
- Prepare all contracts for testing supplies and equipment maintenance for both new test systems and test systems to require updating every year.
- Ensure that reagents are purchased in timely manner based on those contracts and in advance of current inventories being depleted in order to ensure proper QC of reagents and continuity of testing.
- Assist with writing of Grants that directly affect funding for the Immunology section and provide necessary information as requested.
- Ensure proper training of all staff and perform Direct observations/Competency evaluation on all employees for each test system.
Laboratory Scientist
OU Health
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Perform Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Serology testing for hospital patients and associated clinics.
- Coagulation assays performed on the ACL TOP automated instrument include: Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Quantification of Fibrinogen, Heparin, D-Dimer, and Factors VIII and IX.
- Thrombelastography(TEG) is performed on the TEG 5000 analyzer.
- Urinalysis testing is performed on the iRICELL3000 analyzer , Clinitek urine analyzer, and using manual microscopic. Other urine tests include: Clinitest for urine glucose, Diazo check for bilirubin, and HCG.
- Serology testing includes: Plasma Free Hemoglobin using the Hemocue analyzer, Procalcitonin on the VIDAS immunoassay analyzer, and rapid tests for mono, and serum HCG
- Monitor and maintain quality control for all test systems for JCAHO and CAP compliance.
- Review of patient results for reporting, and critical results notification.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
Laboratory Scientist
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
08.2005 - 01.2016
- Perform the following immunological, serological, and molecular tests: ELISA for Hepatitis and HIV; Antigen Capture EIA for Zika virus, West Nile Virus, and St. Louis Encephalitis; Geenius Supplemental assay for HIV confirmation; Rubella Latex Agglutination; Syphilis TP-N, RPR and TPPA confirmation; CT/GC NAAT; HPV and SARS-CoV-2 NAAT.
- Perform required QC and maintenance on all laboratory reagents and testing equipment.
- Monitor and Review of QC documents and Daily Testing Logs for accuracy and CAP compliance.
- Perform quality assurance reviews on data entry of regular specimens, as well as, proficiency samples.
- Provide result interpretation to submitters, physicians, and program areas.
- Prepare orders and requisitions for lab supplies from outside venders, as well as, in-house stock.
- Monitor Amega centralized monitoring system daily to ensure reagent stability and specimen viability.
- Provide training to new personnel.
Biology Lab Assistant
Oklahoma City Community College
10.2003 - 07.2005
- Supervise Micro lab assistants in preparation, QC, and set up of media and reagents for microbiology labs.
- Prepare for and assist with instructing student activities in the biological science laboratories and supervise student activities in the Science Center.
- Prepare laboratory reagents for labs including the necessary calculation to prepare reagents of specified molarities, formalities, or percentage composition.
- Assemble, disassemble, maintain, and adjust equipment and materials used in the biological science laboratories.
- Assist in record keeping and monitoring inventories of supplies, specimens, and equipment used in the biological science laboratory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2003
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK05.2000
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Lab Operations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Project Management
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Quality Control Analysis
Timeline
Laboratory Transition Manager
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
Laboratory Supervisor -Coagulation/Point-of-Care
OU Health
03.2021 - Current
L.I. Section Leader-Virology/STD Supervisor
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
01.2016 - 03.2021
Laboratory Scientist
OU Health
04.2015 - 03.2021
Laboratory Scientist
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
08.2005 - 01.2016
Biology Lab Assistant
Oklahoma City Community College
10.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Northern Oklahoma College