Gwendolyn Dashiell
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 20 years of experience ensuring the safety and reliability of lab environments. Recognized for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on urinalysis, blood analysis, and other body fluids. Adheres strictly to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines, prioritizing lab operations and subject privacy. Determined and well-rounded professional with a strong background in scientific research and diagnostic testing. Proficient in conducting research, presenting findings, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures, processes, and regulations. Dedicated to leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to meet customer needs. Versatile chemist skilled in working with various chemicals, compounds, and materials. Performs tests, documents results, and writes papers with meticulous attention to detail. Possesses excellent project management and planning abilities developed over 20 years in the medical field. Ready to take ownership of labs' diagnostic performance and safety records. Provides rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies. Communicative Scientist proficient in research and presentations. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes, and regulations. Pursuing a role to leverage exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Laboratory Scientist General Lead Chemist
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
07.2006 - Current
- Supervises all laboratory operations in the absence of the supervisor and phases of chemistry
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained accurate documentation of experiments and results, ensuring data integrity and facilitating easy access for future reference or audits.
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to strict guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Improved sample turnaround time by optimizing workflows and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Mentored 2 junior staff members, sharing expertise through hands-on training and guidance on best practices in the lab setting.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lab equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Troubleshot issues related to instrumentation calibration or sample preparation quickly identifying root causes mitigating impact on project timelines.
- Monitored inventory levels proactively addressing shortages before they disrupted workflow.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
Public Health Laboratory Scientist General Lead Hematologist
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
07.2006 - 03.2023
- Supervises all laboratory operations in the absence of the supervisor and phases of hematology
- Instructs laboratory staff in hematology and technical procedure
- Conducts all maintenance on Hematology instruments
- Preserves reagent inventory for Hematology
- Responsible for troubleshooting and solving problems with instrumentation
- Executes quality control and calibration procedures to ensure compliance within JCAHO, and federal laboratory licensure certification for the Hematology Department
- Masters operation of all equipment in each area, including urinalysis and chemistry
- Provides continuation of all lab operations in the absence of laboratory supervisor.
Adjunct Faculty Lab Instructor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
10.2002 - 07.2006
- Developed course curriculum and instructed 20 + students in clinical laboratory procedures and protocol
- Maintained student records and reports
- Collaborated with department head and clinical physicians to provide students quality didactic and clinical curricula.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Partnered with primary instructor in teaching students and enforcing laboratory rules.
- Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting.
- Worked with program director to develop and implement successful lesson plans.
- Utilized various assessment methods to measure student progress throughout the semester accurately.
- Conducted regular evaluations on the effectiveness of provided instruction methodologies and made adjustments when necessary, ensuring consistent improvement in student outcomes.
- Facilitated student participation by delivering fun, engaging lessons.
- Streamlined laboratory procedures for improved efficiency and productivity in the learning environment.
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
- Increased student comprehension of complex concepts through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiments.
- Enriched classroom discussions by integrating current scientific research findings into lessons when appropriate.
- Maintained updated knowledge of current industry practices through continuous professional development opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Food and Agriculture
University Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology (ASCP)
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MD05.2002
Skills
- MT (ASCP) certifies since 2002
- Over 21 years of generalist experience
- Experience working with multiple technical systems
- Statistical and data analysis
- Continuous performance improvement operations of the laboratory
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Project Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Training and mentoring
- Course Planning
- Research Planning
- Report Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Multitasking
Publicationsandresearch
Sharma, Manan, Dashiell, Gwendolyn, Handy, Eric T., East, Cheryl, Reynnells, Russell, White, Chanelle, Nyarko, Esmond, Micallef, Shirley, Hashem, Fawzy, Millner, Patricia D., Survival of Salmonella Newport on Whole and Fresh-Cut Cucumbers Treated with Lytic Bacteriophages, Journal of food protection, 2017, v.80 no.4, 668-673, 02/11/18
Timeline
Public Health Laboratory Scientist General Lead Chemist
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
07.2006 - Current
Public Health Laboratory Scientist General Lead Hematologist
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
07.2006 - 03.2023
Adjunct Faculty Lab Instructor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
10.2002 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Food and Agriculture
University Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology (ASCP)
Salisbury State University
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