Denise Putnam
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dynamic laboratory leader with extensive experience at AUC Urologists, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Proven track record in implementing advanced laboratory systems and enhancing testing capabilities. Skilled in strategic planning and relationship building, fostering a collaborative environment that drives efficiency and quality in laboratory services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Laboratory Services
AUC Urologists
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised a busy full service laboratory with a test menu including Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology and Anatomic Pathology.
- Responsible for all aspects of the laboratory, including keeping all policies and procedures up to date, all CLIA inspections, all Proficiency testing, all staffing decisions and disciplinary actions and managing HGTC MLT student training onsite.
- Supervised a team of 9 employees working in 5 clinics in the Myrtle Beach area.
- Successfully assisted in implementation of a new EMR system (Modernizing Medicine).
- Successfully implemented a new Pathology LIS system (Orchard Pathology).
- Superuser for Laboratory LIS system (Orchard Harvest). Received extra training and created custom reports for specialty testing.
- Brought in new testing, including Urine and Covid PCR testing and AutoUA.
- Attended onsite training for Alfa Wassermann ACE AxCel, Beckman Coulter DXI600 and Beckman Coulter DXC700.
Weekend Night Shift Supervisor
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Georgetown, SC
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Supervised night operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Worked as a generalist in all Laboratory departments.
- Worked closely with one other Lab Tech to cover the night shift.
- Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly maintenance during night shift so the analyzers were prepared for morning run.
Blood Bank Supervisor
Stephens County Hospital
Toccoa, GA
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Supervised daily operations of blood bank, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed inventory control systems for blood products and supplies, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for blood collection, processing, and storage procedures.
- Developed protocols to enhance operational efficiency in blood bank processes, improving workflow effectiveness.
- Responsible for training of MLT students in the blood bank.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Clemson University
Clemson, SCCertificate - Medical Technology
McLeod School of Medical Technology
FlorenceHigh School Diploma -
Mauldin High School
Mauldin, SCSkills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Team management
Certification
MT (ASCP)
Timeline
Director of Laboratory Services
AUC Urologists
08.2014 - Current
Weekend Night Shift Supervisor
Tidelands Health Georgetown Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2014
Blood Bank Supervisor
Stephens County Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Clemson University
Certificate - Medical Technology
McLeod School of Medical Technology
High School Diploma -
Mauldin High School