Essence Ravnell
Summary
To obtain a position with a company that will allow me to utilize my communication and interpersonal skills.
Healthcare professional prepared with extensive laboratory experience and history of accurate diagnostic testing. Proven ability to contribute to team goals and adapt to dynamic environments. Skilled in clinical analysis and quality assurance, consistently reliable under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist II
HCA Florida
10.2019 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
Medical Technol II
UF Health
04.2013 - 06.2020
- Analyze blood samples and body fluids to determine cell count, drug levels and or chemical content
- Prepare samples for examination, using automated equipment for hematology/coagulation, chemistry, and urinalysis
- Specialized equipment used (Sysmex, Cobas 6000 & 8000 and Iris IQ) that performs numerous testing simultaneously
- Accurately interpret and report patient results
- Perform quality control and calibration of equipment to ensure accuracy of patient reported results
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses on patient critical result values
- Adhere to all standard operating procedures
Medical Technologist
Orange Park Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Analyze specimens timely and efficiently
- Acting as a generalist within the laboratory
- Prepare/analyze and result hematology specimens, using Beckman Coulter DxH analyzers
- Performing daily maintenance on all three shifts
- Coagulation specimens process on the DxH 800
- Proficient in chemistry maintenance and processing of specimens on the Vista 1500
- Performed blood bank duties via manual processes as well as the ProVue analyzer
Medical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Perform technical and computer skills required for the departmental standard test methods
- Perform and document quality controls according to the standard operating procedure for assigned instrument
- Accurately release results on patient specimens, also identify critical results and follow departmental procedures for reporting the critical value
- Perform specimen collections, and processing of specimens while investigating any discrepancies
- Specialized equipment use of (DxH, DxC, Iris IQ and Stago)
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL05.2019
Associate Science Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL05.2012
High school diploma -
Samuel W. Wolfson Senior High School
Jacksonville, FL05.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Cerner Millennium
- Sunquest
- Epic
- Meditech
- Quality control procedures
- Local area expertise
- Specimen analysis
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
Certification
- Certified/Licensed Medical Technologist generalist, AAB Board of Registry, TN44900, Florida
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Medical Technologist II
HCA Florida
10.2019 - Current
Medical Technologist
Orange Park Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2018
Medical Technol II
UF Health
04.2013 - 06.2020
Medical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services
FSCJ
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Florida
Associate Science Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
FSCJ
High school diploma -
Samuel W. Wolfson Senior High School
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