Medical Laboratory Scientist with 2 years of generalist experience. Knowledgeable in low, moderate, and high complexity testing methods. Values collaborative team work and individual autonomy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Mercy Health System
06.2023 - Current
Provide comprehensive analysis of patient specimens for a 194-bed hospital and surrounding area clinics. Work in all areas of the lab and use instrumentation not limited to: Cepheid, BioFire, Echo, Roche, and Sysmex. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health professionals to ensure accurate and reliable results. Perform DOT and Non-DOT drug testing.
Certified Nursing Aide
Citadel of Sterling
06.2018 - 06.2024
Worked in all areas of the nursing home including long-term care, dementia, and the rehab unit. Caring for 20 residents at a time assisting with daily living activities, providing comfort, and promoting independence.
Travel Certified Nursing Aide
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2020 - 01.2023
Traveled to nursing homes in the Rockford and Dixon areas on a PRN basis. Required flexibility and adaptability in working with different coworkers, different patient care plans, and different health system modalities.
Tutor | Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology
St. Ambrose University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Worked with students on a one-on-one basis twice a week and lead peer group lessons once a week with personally developed lesson plans to review class materials and enhance topic understanding.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology Minors: Psychology & Chemistry
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05.2019
Skills
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Data Entry & Analysis
Customer Service
Specimen processing
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist, (ASCP) (February 2025)
Certified Nurse Assistant (2017)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Mercy Health System
06.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Aide
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2020 - 01.2023
Tutor | Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology
St. Ambrose University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Aide
Citadel of Sterling
06.2018 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Rockford Career College
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology Minors: Psychology & Chemistry