Juanita Cummins
Summary
Professional scientist with comprehensive experience in medical laboratory environments. Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic testing, quality control, and data analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, implementing safety protocols, and maintaining accurate records. Reliable, results-driven, and committed to upholding high standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)
Norton Healthcare
04.2000 - Current
- Medical Laboratory Scientist working as a Lead Technologist in Microbiology. Crossed trained in Hematology. Previous experience includes Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Specimen Processing.
- Current position duties as a Senior Technologist over Microbiology include reagent validation, calibrations, inventory, IQCP, new instrument validation and implementation, and procedure writing.
- Worked as the go to person during the go-live for Epic Beaker 2024.
- Worked in Transfusion services at Norton Hospital at the downtown location from June 2009 until 2015.
- Worked at CPA from 2015-2018. During that time learned processing specimens from outside facilities and reference lab protocol. Worked independently and helped with the training when Sunquest LIS was implemented.
- Previous Charge Tech experience which includes problem resolution and communication between shifts and management.
- Responsibilities include working independently to correlate and interpret laboratory data to help in diagnosis and health management of patients.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Communicates with physicians and nursing to ensure that patients receive the appropriate testing needed.
- Participates in quality control and review of reports to ensure accurate results and outcomes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
St. Mary's and Elizabeth Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Medical Laboratory Scientist worked primarily in Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Responsibilities include working independently in all 3 departments on the second shift.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Jewish/ University Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Worked in Transfusion services. Learned the processes and protocol for traumas, liver transplant and various surgical procedures in a fast pace setting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Medical Laboratory Scientist
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.2005
Associate in Health Sciences - Medical Laboratory Technician
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY01.1999
Skills
- Microbiology
- Point of Care
- Transfusion Services
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Specimen processing and handling
- Reagent preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Quality Control
- Writing procedures
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- SOP implementation
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
Certification
- MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
- MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
St. Mary's and Elizabeth Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Jewish/ University Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)
Norton Healthcare
04.2000 - Current
Associate in Health Sciences - Medical Laboratory Technician
Somerset Community College
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Medical Laboratory Scientist
University of Kentucky
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