Diane Taylor
Summary
Professional scientist with over 24 years of experience in medical laboratory environments as a generalist and 15 years of lead experience. Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic testing, quality control, and data analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled blood bank and microbiology lead in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, implementing safety protocols, new equipment/reagent validations, and maintaining accurate records. Reliable, results-driven, and committed to upholding high standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Allina Health Saint Francis RMC
10.2009 - Current
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Experience in preparing transfusion services and microbiology departments for successful CAP inspections.
- Supervising and training new technologists and students in blood bank and microbiology.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by collaborating monthly with blood bank lead team: reviewing procedures and ongoing issues.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data monthly for blood bank and micro to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Insuring timely submission of CAP surveys for blood bank and microbiology departments.
- Implemented new PCR and blood bank testing through validations and training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Laboratory Science
Saint Scholastica
DuluthSkills
- Data analysis
- Microbiology CAP compliance
- Transfusion Services CAP compliance
- Preparation of quarterly reports
- Accurate monthly recordkeeping
- Monitoring of equipment performance
- Effective team collaboration
- Training SOP implementation
- Multitasking across lab departments
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective written communication
- Problem-solving
- Monthly continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved CAP failures which led to improved gram stain reporting.
- Used Microsoft Excel for quarterly quality reports in blood bank; O neg RBC usage and AB FFP usage.
- Documented and resolved FDA Reportable incident which led to additional training in emergency release blood products for laboratory and emergency room team.
- Successfully implemented new analyzers including: Ortho Vision Swift and Cepheid GeneXpert.
- Assisted with surgical nurses training on proper blood bank specimen labeling, ordering and product transfusion.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Allina Health Saint Francis RMC
10.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Laboratory Science
Saint Scholastica
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