Jessica Nichols
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Benton,KY
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with 10 years of maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on tests ranging from Complete Blood Counts to Bacterial Identification with Comprehensive Sensitivities. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Marshall County Hospital
Benton, KY
05.2018 - Current
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Murray Calloway County Hospital
Murray, KY
04.2014 - Current
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Phlebotomist
Marshall County Hospital
Benton, KY
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR 08.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY 08.2011 - 12.2013
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Business Administration And Management
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY 08.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Sample testing
Equipment operation
Instrument Calibration
Quality control
Documentation skills
Equipment monitoring
Safety regulations
Quote
To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
08.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Marshall County Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Murray Calloway County Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
08.2011 - 12.2013
Phlebotomist
Marshall County Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2013
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Business Administration And Management
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
08.2007 - 05.2010