Experienced Laboratory Manager with a focus on continuous improvement. Always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, processes, or operations. Prepared to offer many years of industry experience to a new role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Manager
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines
05.2023 - Current
Oversaw daily laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Trained and mentored staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
Conducted quality control checks on laboratory processes and results.
Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.
Defined priorities, delegated tasks and planned workflow for laboratory personnel.
Coordinated scheduling of tests and staff assignments for efficiency.
Collaborated with medical staff to address laboratory-related inquiries promptly.
Ensured that all regulatory standards were met during laboratory operations.
Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow within the lab environment.
Collaborated with physicians to ensure efficiency within the lab.
Coordinated with vendors from multiple different companies to support cases and provide the best outcomes for our patients.
Cath Lab Nurse in Charge/RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines
04.2016 - 07.2025
Supervised daily operations in the catheterization lab ensuring patient safety.
Coordinated with physicians and staff for optimal patient care and workflow efficiency.
Monitored patient vitals during procedures, responding to immediate needs effectively.
Trained new staff on catheterization techniques and best practices in patient management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall clinical outcomes and procedures.
Communicated with physicians regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal delivery of care for patients receiving services in the Cath Lab.
Worked in all aspects of the lab including Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology which included scrubbing, circulating, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center - West Des Moines
West Des Moines
05.2010 - 04.2016
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Monitored laboratory values for trends in order to anticipate potential complications.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while demonstrating excellent time management skills.
Performed advanced procedures, such as administering intravenous medications, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans and evaluate progress of critically ill patients.