Experienced with conducting precise and accurate laboratory tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. Utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment and strict quality control protocols to ensure reliable results. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare professionals and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Clinical Laboratory Scientist
CoxHealth Medical Center South
08.2024 - Current
Performed comprehensive laboratory duties across multiple departments, demonstrating expertise in specimen handling, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing. Managed specimen processing workflows, including receiving, labeling, logging, centrifuging, and aliquoting specimens. Operated, calibrated, and maintained laboratory analyzers, such as Sysmex, Atellicas, and Vision, ensuring optimal performance and accurate results. Performed routine and specialized tests, including manual differentials, coagulation testing, and fetal stain procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as CLIA, CAP, and OSHA. Administered quality control protocols using Levey-Jennings charts and Westgard rules, maintaining test accuracy and instrument functionality. Led testing in hematology, blood bank, chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis departments, providing critical data for patient care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely results while supporting STAT testing and urgent requests. Documented results in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and communicated abnormal results to physicians and nursing staff. Maintained a strong focus on patient care excellence and compliance with industry best practices. Conducted compatibility testing for blood transfusions, including antibody identification panels and preparation of blood components. Conducted PCR testing for multiple pathogens, including COVID-19, Flu, and RSV, supporting diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Assisted in hospital compliance with regulatory agencies, including CAP blind sample testing across laboratory disciplines.
Supervisor: Nicole Spangler (417-830-3526)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Microbiology Lab Technician
CoxHealth Medical Center South
01.2024 - 08.2024
Provided technical support to other laboratory personnel as needed, troubleshooting issues and offering guidance on best practices.
Utilized advanced knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR amplification for the identification of specific pathogens.
Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance during critical procedures.
Assisted in the identification of unknown microorganisms by utilizing various staining techniques, microscopy, and molecular methods.
Implemented process improvements that significantly reduced turnaround time for urgent samples without compromising quality or accuracy.
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Administration and Operations Manager
United States Army
09.2020 - 01.2022
Serve as the Administration and Operations Manager of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Chemical Brigade. Designed, Managed, and Implemented organization and tracking systems for personnel administrative actions and training for over 180 personnel in Fort Leonard Wood. Managed the accountability of the physical key administration and security for eight building in the 3rd Chemical Brigade. Manages the key control for the Arms and Ammunition Key Control. Assisted as the Unit Prevention Leader by maintaining and executing random urinalysis for the organization. Ensured the collection storage, and shipment of sample were in compliance with the DOD Policies. Maintain accountability of equipment valued of 100,000 dollars. In charge of the welfare, safety, and professional development of five personnel. Maintained a Secret Clearance during this period.
Supervisor: Bennett G. Johnson (309-945-6741)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Instructor
United States Army
03.2019 - 09.2020
As an Instructor/Writer was accountable for the training, mentorship, and professional development of students, training 4,500 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) specialists annually for joint services, NATO members, regionally aligned partners, and intergovernmental agencies; employed the use of toxic nerve agents (VX and GB) during small group training in CBRN defense tactics, techniques, and procedures at the Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF); developed and updated lesson plans, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and emergency response plans; accountable for equipment valued at $200,000. Developed, maintained, and updated course material. Conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations of students. Ensured accountability and positive control of test materials protecting the integrity of examinations. Maintained accountability of computers and related equipment. Accountable for the health, welfare, and supervision of all students and permanent party cadre. Conducted reviews and evaluations measuring the effectiveness and quality of detection equipment system operations and compliance to standards of the data input by the accountable organizations. Analyze the individual student training records, ensuring that students who appear to be academically deficient are identified early in the course and that their names are provided to the appropriate course coordinator for review and necessary actions. Notified students, board members, and record time, place and responsibilities, compiles rosters. Prepare briefing agenda, handouts, and charts and graphs as necessary. Assist the planning, coordination and scheduling of all German red forces training for the Directorate. Have held a Security clearance of Secret while assigned in this position.
Supervisor: Daniel Murray (573-596-0635)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
CBRN Staff
United States Army
10.2016 - 03.2019
Serves as the Battalion Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Noncommissioned Officer in both Central Command (CENTCOM) and Garrison Area of Service for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion with over 300 personnel assigned. Performed duties as the Battalion Commander’s subject matter expert on CBRN training both individual and collective, CBRN equipment status, threat and preventative and response measures to CBRN attack on unit assets, mission performance, training, and well-being of assigned Soldiers. Accountable for preserving the battalion’s combat readiness against CBRN attacks. While in position selected over 5 other peers to be the acting the Senior Advisor to deploy to Iraq from March 2018 to September 2018. Coordinated and certified movement of Hazardous Material to Iraq from March 2018 to September 2018. Advised the commander of readiness status and served as liaison to logistics functions; prepared units for deployment; arranged and coordinated the safe and efficient movement of personnel and equipment to training and exercise locations; managed and maintained the inventory of all critical equipment and supplies; maintained memorandums of agreement with support units. Consistently enforced safety standards resulting in zero reportable accidents during combat operations in Iraq. Was the tactical advisor to the Commander on capabilities, training and certifications. Developed and maintained equipment tracking and maintenance readiness systems. Was the Organization's Total Ammunition Management accountable for requesting and dispersion of ammunition for training. Manager of concurrent training on all CBRN quarterly training establishing a training program that certified all personnel. Advised all CBRN defense personnel on equipment training on all detection equipment and M40 protective mask for their sections. Held a Security Clearance of Secret during this assignment.
Supervisor: Laura Profit (281-253-6961)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Training, Administration, and CBRN Manager
United States Army
07.2015 - 07.2016
Served as the Training, Administration, CBRN Manager for the MEDDAC-K, 121 Combat Support Hospital consisting of over 180 soldier and Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSAs) and 270 civilians in the South Korea Peninsula. Responsible for preparing all unit level training schedules, calendars, and briefings. Ensured all training requirements and logistical support are highlighted and forecasted. Prepared and executed monthly organization meetings. Was the organization’s Digital Training Management System Manager responsible for inputting all training certifications and technical certifications into the DTMS database. Provided the company manager and senior advisor with medical and training statistics reports. Maintained records and reviewed of all training and administrative personnel actions. Advised the company manager on CBRN training for medical personnel and civilians. In charge of the welfare, safety, and professional development of six personnel. Maintained a secret clearance during this period.
Supervisor: John A. Wright
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Training, Administration, and CBRN Manager
United States Army
07.2012 - 07.2015
Served as the Training, Administration, CBRN Manager for Delta Company, 2-4 General Support Aviation Battalion, consisting of over 190 Soldiers civilians in at Fort Carson, CO. Responsible for preparing all unit level training schedules, calendars, and briefings. Ensured all training requirements and logistical support are highlighted and forecasted. Prepared and executed monthly organization meetings. Provided the company manager and senior advisor with Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear reports and training statistics reports. Maintained records and reviewed of all training and administrative personnel actions. Developed and maintained equipment tracking and maintenance readiness systems. Was the organization’s Digital Training Management System Manager responsible for inputting all training certifications and technical certifications into the DTMS database. Represented the organization as the Training Manager in the Aviation Inspection Survey obtaining a satisfactory evaluation results in the inspection. Advised the company manager on CBRN training and operations for aviators and maintenance soldiers. Responsible for fielding CBRN equipment to all members. Instrumental in the Initial Operation Test of the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for over 150 pilots and aircrew members for ground and flight operations. Responsible of training aviators and crew members in the Defense Chemical Biological and Radiological Response Force. As part of the aviation support, assisted to plan, prepare, and train the organization in case of a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear event. Accountable for equipment valued at $68,000. In charge of the welfare and safety of four personnel. Maintained a secret clearance during this period.
Supervisor: Michael Jablonski (505-385-4913)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biological Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs Mansfield, CT
05.2009
Bachelor's degree - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
07.2024
Professional - undefined
Army Basic Instructor Course
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05.2019
Skills
Hazardous Operations, Hazardous Awareness, Transportation and Storage of Hazardous Materials certifier, DTMS, DTS Manager, Basic Instructor PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, ADOBE
Hematology analysis
Laboratory safety protocols
Specimen collection
Quality control procedures
Infection control
Microbiology techniques
Quality assurance
Laboratory information systems
Instrument Calibration
Results interpretation
Data interpretation
Molecular diagnostics
Clinical chemistry
Problem-solving
Multitasking Abilities
Critical thinking
Certification
80 hours of training to include: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to develop classroom lesson plans with the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model in mind; to demonstrate effective management techniques for classroom instruction; to understand various learning theories; adult learning styles; and Bloom's taxonomy; and to understand formal and informal evaluation techniques.