Emily Westmoreland
Summary
Dedicated scientific professional with extensive experience in laboratory support and technical assistance, specializing in maintaining sterile environments and managing laboratory equipment. Proven ability to support complex experiments while ensuring precise data entry, contributing to successful research outcomes. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to teamwork in fast-paced lab settings. Skilled healthcare technician focused on patient care and emergency response, emphasizing effective communication and high-quality results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Support Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Managed resources effectively to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards throughout daily tasks performed in the lab environment.
- Streamlined sample processing by managing inventory and properly storing specimens for easy retrieval.
- Provided a well-organized lab environment by maintaining clean workspaces and disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Increased lab productivity through effective multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills.
LAB SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed the disposal of biological waste according to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations while working in a laboratory environment.
- Conducted quality control tests to ensure accurate results were obtained from data collection processes.
- Prepared solutions of various concentrations following safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Operated and calibrated scientific instruments such as microscopes, spectrophotometers, balances, centrifuges, and autoclaves.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in completing assigned tasks with accuracy and precision.
CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHELBOTOMIST
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Reviewed patient medical histories prior to collecting specimens for testing.
- Analyzed data obtained from experiments or clinical trials.
- Processed specimens for referral to other laboratories as needed.
- Collected blood samples from patients for testing purposes using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Ensured that all specimens were handled correctly and stored appropriately according to safety protocols.
- Maintained an organized workspace by cleaning and sterilizing lab instruments after each use.
ED TECHNICIAN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Followed laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in appropriate container.
- Provided direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing and feeding patients.
- Maintained integrity of specimens collected, patient identification and results.
- Collected and transported specimens such as urine, blood and cultures.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in applying problem solving techniques.
- Obtained basic history and medical information and took vital signs.
- Provided basic life support and patient care to guests and employees.
- Maintained cleanliness of unit in collaboration with housekeeping department.
- Maintained positive, team oriented relationship with clinic staff.
- Collected patient specimens following department and facility policies and procedures.
- Performed and recorded, in lab information system, appropriate quality control for each procedure.
- Provided patient care per clinical protocols and safety requirements.
- Administered initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
- Made frequent rounds on patients to determine needs.
- Built collaborative professional relationships to create quality healthcare.
- Performed as team member in assisting with safe and effective patient care.
- Followed procedures for patient identification, sample procurement and specimen labeling.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Home Depot
12.2012 - 06.2019
- Performed necessary housekeeping duties to maintain clean, safe and organized working environment.
- Greeted customers, determine needs and ask questions.
- Followed standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing all products.
- Instructed DIY project workshops.
- Maintained customer service area and equipment in clean and appealing manner.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of product knowledge and quality standards.
- Assisted customers with loading product into customer vehicle.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Shady Grove Modern Dental
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Administered invoices and managed the financial records.
- Corresponded and collected information from insurance companies.
- Maintained contact lists and email distribution systems.
- Maintained files and records in organized and secure manner.
- Answered the phones and organized the appointments, patient medical files, and data entry.
- Managed customer service and office responsibilities.
- Provided professional and courteous greeting and assistance to office visitors, guests and employees.
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
- File and retrieve patient documents, records, and reports.
Education
Biology
Old Dominion University
05.2020
Associate of Science Degree - Science
Tidewater Community College
05.2015
General Studies, Transfer
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05.2012
Skills
- Ability To Be Flexible
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Data Entry
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Communicate Effectively
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Phlebotomy expertise
Certification
EMT-B
Timeline
Lab Support Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
LAB SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024
CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHELBOTOMIST
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2024
ED TECHNICIAN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Home Depot
12.2012 - 06.2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Shady Grove Modern Dental
10.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Science Degree - Science
Tidewater Community College
General Studies, Transfer
Montgomery College
Biology
Old Dominion University