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Jennifier Qualls

Claremont

Summary

Dynamic Transfusion Medicine Specialist with over 18 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Academic Facility, skilled in delivering high-quality patient care and innovative solutions. Expertise includes reference-level testing and treatment of diverse patient populations, particularly those affected by hemophilia and oncology-related conditions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes. Committed to advancing the field through continuous education and application of best practices in transfusion medicine.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CLS III Blood Bank Technologist

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
  • Level I Trauma Hospital 476 beds with full service blood bank/reference program. Large Hemophilia and Oncology population with an increased need for highly skilled blood bank program present onsite.
  • Achievements/Tasks
  • Successful completeion of extensive training program and proficient in advanced blood banking procedures.
  • Demonstrated consistent leadership in demanding situations reporting to and working together with Transfusion Medicine Residents and Attendees
  • Company focused with a history of exemplary attendance and responsibility.
  • Departmental Safety Officer
  • Contact : Rachael Chandler - Blood Bank Supervisor-Rachael.M.Chandler@hitchcock.org

Blood Bank Technician

Centennial-HCA TriStar
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • 741 Bed facility with a full service blood bank with a heavy oncology treatment facility, Childrens hospital, NICU, ECMO, and cardiac services
  • Achievements/Tasks
  • Management Awards for appreciation for Leadership excellence and service
  • Leadership responsibilities for validation and correlations of bench reagents and shared responsibility for training new technicians and students
  • Trusted with the responsibility for the daily inventory of blood products and ordering to ensure we limit product wastage due to patient census/need.
  • Contact : Sandra Towner-Blood Bank Supervisor - Sandra.Towner@hcahealthcare.org

Generalist Medical Laboratory Technician

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2019
  • 575 Bed facility with a cancer center, cardiac care center, and wound care center.
  • Achievements/Tasks
  • Blood Bank leadership core technician 2nd shift for 3 of my 7 years of service
  • Shared responsibility as lead tech on various shifts to cover nursing, employee, and staffing issues as they arise
  • Extensive heart program that demanded quick thinking/problem solving skills in relation to service their blood needs during procedures and/or patient recoveries
  • Contact : Kayla Baggerly

Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Tristar Horizon Medical Center
09.2009 - 09.2012
  • Conducted diagnostic tests on various biological samples using advanced laboratory equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control standards in laboratory procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and provide accurate patient information.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving turnaround times for critical lab tests and enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

MedVance Institute
Cookeville, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • DTT Treatment, HIT Screens, Fibrin Panels, Extensive platelet testing, HLA Screening
  • Volume reductions, pediatric divisions, pooling of various components and other product manufacturing skills
  • Tactical planning with TMS physicians /residents
  • History of Leadership responsibilities and training roles
  • Leadership responsibilities such as training, process improvement, communications, and reagent validations
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol
  • ABO analysis for CRISPR program patients of Dr Haydar Frangoul during the transplantation and engraftment process to cure Sickle Cell Disease
  • Quick to learn new skills and concepts with an excellent recall ability and ability to problem solve

Timeline

CLS III Blood Bank Technologist

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2021 - Current

Blood Bank Technician

Centennial-HCA TriStar
09.2019 - 10.2021

Generalist Medical Laboratory Technician

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Tristar Horizon Medical Center
09.2009 - 09.2012

Associates of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

MedVance Institute

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