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Dounya Khalil
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Summary
Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with an MBA, specializing in clinical laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in workflow optimization and quality improvement within healthcare environments. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving performance improvement initiatives. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Team Leader
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed daily laboratory operations within a high-volume healthcare environment, implementing process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Supervised and mentored laboratory staff and new hires, fostering accountability, professional development, and operational excellence.
- Performed and reviewed hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, diagnostic accuracy, and timely reporting of results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to resolve testing issues, communicate critical findings, and support patient-centered care initiatives.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Harper Hospital
Detroit, MI
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted complex hematology and coagulation testing, including CBCs, peripheral smear reviews, and coagulation studies to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to communicate critical results and resolve discrepancies affecting patient care.
- Maintained laboratory quality standards through preventive maintenance, quality control review, inventory management, and regulatory compliance activities.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
St. John Providence
Southfield, MI
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed blood bank testing and compatibility reviews, investigating and resolving discrepancies to support safe transfusion practices.
- Communicated critical laboratory findings to physicians and clinical teams to facilitate timely treatment decisions.
- Maintained blood bank compliance through rigorous documentation, quality control monitoring, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit, MI
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Performed testing across hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank departments while maintaining exceptional accuracy and turnaround times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to communicate laboratory findings and resolve testing discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory quality standards through documentation review, specimen integrity verification, quality control monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols.
Medical Laboratory Science Intern
Physicians Regional Hospital
Naples, FL
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Completed comprehensive clinical rotations in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank disciplines.
- Performed diagnostic testing utilizing automated laboratory instrumentation while adhering to quality assurance and regulatory standards.
- Supported laboratory operations through specimen processing, data analysis, equipment maintenance, and quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with laboratory professionals and healthcare teams to ensure accurate and timely patient results.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Medical Laboratory Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FLBachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science; Minor in Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MIMaster of Business Administration -
Rasmussen University
Tampa, FLSkills
Leadership & Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Healthcare Operations
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean Operations
- Lean Six Sigma Training
Quality & Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Management
- CAP/CLIA Compliance
Business & Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Monitoring
- Change Management
Laboratory Information Systems & Technology
- Epic Beaker
- Oracle Cerner
- Meditech
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Laboratory Instrumentation
- Sysmex XN Series
- Abbott Alinity
- Roche Cobas
- Ortho Vision
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP), 234394
Awards
- Dean's Medallion - Rasmussen University MBA Program
- Distinguished Research Award, 2025
- ASCP Leadership Institute Scholarship, 2025
Projects
Community Engagement Project - Mental Health Awareness, Present, Hype Athletics Michigan, Promoted mental health awareness through wellness initiatives focused on mindfulness, stress reduction, emotional well-being, and community support.
Community Engagement
- Mental Health Awareness & Wellness Initiative — Promoted mental health awareness through mindfulness, stress reduction, emotional well-being, and community wellness initiatives.
Timeline
Clinical Team Leader
Moffitt Cancer Center
11.2021 - 08.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Harper Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist
St. John Providence
02.2016 - 08.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sinai-Grace Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2015
Medical Laboratory Science Intern
Physicians Regional Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2009
Post-Baccalaureate Medical Laboratory Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science; Minor in Biology
University of Michigan
Master of Business Administration -
Rasmussen University