Jessica L. Gandy
Alvarado,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hematology and Microbiology Supervisor
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Models THR Leadership Behaviors and exemplifies professional accountability
- Oversees work schedules and personnel assignments for the departments
- Delegates employee responsibilities as needed
- Completes employee performance appraisals within designated time frame
- Participates in interviewing and hiring processes
- Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies such as FDA, CAP, and Joint Commission
- Develops and/or coordinates departmental projects and assigns when workload allows
- Coordinates evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, space, method comparison, establishment of reference values and related statistical analysis
- Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
- Oversees supply inventory
- Compiles and reviews action plans of departmental performance improvement monitors when needed
- Validated and implemented instrumentation such as Sysmex XN-3100 with CellaVision, Stago Compact Max V3, miniSED and automated pregnancy testing on Clinitek
- Assisted in getting autoverification implemented across all platforms for Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis
- Optimized lab processes through the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, equipment, and methodologies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
05.2007 - 10.2021
- MLS Lead for Transfusion Services and previously Hematology and Coagulation
- Develop, implement and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies such as FDA, CAP, AABB, and Joint Commission
- Instituted becoming the transfusion service for a joint venture hospital, USMD
- Oversee the technical performance of quality control for Laboratory procedures
- Monitor and review Quality Assurance and identify failures as they occur
- Evaluate new techniques, instruments, products, and procedures in terms of their usefulness and practicality with the context of the laboratory's personnel, equipment, space and budgetary resources
- Maintain supplies and orders in effort to control cost
- Provide training and in-services to Laboratory staff, nursing staff, and medical staff as needed relating to Laboratory SOPs and approved practices
- Participate in department capital equipment acquisition planning
- Participated as CAP (College of America Pathologist) inspector during multiple peer inspections
- Monthly participation in Department Unit Based council (UBC)
- Validated and implemented process improvements independently
- Validated and implemented instrumentation such as Sysmex XN-2100, Ortho Vision, Stago Compact MAX and iSED analyzer
- Involved with Joint Commission Committee, Professional Practice Counsel and Reward and Recognition Committee at THSW
- Implemented a transfusion service for a joint venture hospital, USMD, by providing blood products and blood bank testing
- Helped open a joint venture hospital, Texas Health Clearfork, while primarily validating Beckman Coulter DX-800
CLS II
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Perform accurate quality controls and quality assurance
- Primary operator of Osmometer
- Worked with Sysmex XE-5000, Abbott Architect, Stago, PFA-100
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
CLS Internship
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
05.2005 - 11.2006
- Perform accurate quality controls and assurance
- Trained on Laboratory instrumentation in all areas of the laboratory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science and Biology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2006
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Employee Supervision
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Performance Evaluation
- Adaptability
Timeline
Hematology and Microbiology Supervisor
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Lead
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
05.2007 - 10.2021
CLS II
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
11.2006 - 05.2007
CLS Internship
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest
05.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science and Biology
Tarleton State University
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