Hi, I’m
Karen Vanderpool
Hartford,WI
Summary
Professional Medical Laboratory 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
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Supported, with the lab team, this 156 bed hospital.
- Performed testing using the following instruments: Beckman Coulter DxH600, and DxH690H, Instrumentation Laboratory ACLTOP, and Elite, Sedimat, Clinitek, Aerospray Hematology Stat, Cobras 6000, c501, e601, Cepheid GeneXpert, Versatrek, Nanosphere Verigene.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, needed calibrations, and quality control on 3rd shift.
- Documented and transmitted results using Epic for the Core Lab and Wellsky for Blood Bank.
- Build rapport with nurses, providers, and patients with conscientious communication.
Voca
Medical Laboratory Scientist
03.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Performed geneal laboratory tasks at Froedtert Menomonee Fall Hospital as a contracted employee
Aureus Medical Staffing
Medical Laboratory Scientist
04.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Supported Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, a critical access, 64 bed, hospital serving as a generalist alone at night.
- Obtained quality venous and arterial specimens.
- Performed testing using the following instruments: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Vitros 5600, Sysmex CA-600, bioMérieux VIDAS 3 V1, Sysmex XN-1000, Siemens Clinitek Advantus, lumiraDx, Cepheid GeneXpert, ITC Avoximeter, bioMérieux Bact/Alert 3D, bioMérieux Previ Color Gram, Medtox Scan, Siemens epoc, Abbott i-STAT1, Cardinal Health hCG Combo Rapid Test, Abbot BinaxNOW RSV CARD, Alere Alere Determine HIV - 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo, Carding Health Strep A Dipstick Rapid Test, Alere Acceava Mono Cassette
- Assured quality by performing some maintenance and QC.
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee
Medical Laboratory Scientist
02.2018 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Supported, with the lab team, this 121 bed hospital.
- Oversaw quality control and order supplies as key operator for ALB radiometer instrument.
- Arranged a schedule to balance the needs of employees with needs of company with limited staff using mediating and collaborative skills
- Performed laboratory tests on third shirt in a timely manner as generalist.
- Performed daily maintenance, calibrations and quality control on Abbott Architect Chemistry Instruments, Beckman Coulter DxH Hematology Instruments, iChem Urine Instruments, Stago Coagulation Instruments.
- Performed quarterly maintenance on Abbott Architect Instrument.
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee
Medical Laboratory Scientist
10.2012 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Performed testing, daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, calibrations, and quality control on Beckman Coulter DxH and Slide Maker Stainer, Cellavision, Stago Coagulation Instruments, Centaur Chemistry, Beckman Coulter IQ series, among others.
- Introduced new employees to the Cerner computer system.
- Created cheat sheets and aids: detangled the ever-confusing factor 8 send out procedure, provided easy to follow faxing directions.
- Shared relevant information in an accessible manner gained from Centaur training.
- Provided support to coworkers as super user of ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System.
- Collaborated with a coworker to provide education about the lab to the ED.
Education
UW-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
UW-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science from Biology
Skills
- Chemistry (Oct 2012 - Current)
- Hematology (Jan 2013 - Current)
- Coagulation (Jan 2013 - Current)
- Urinalysis (Jan 2013 - Current)
- Body Fluids (Jan 2013 - Current)
- Blood Bank (Dec 2017 - Current)
- Microbiology Setups (Dec 2017-Current)
- Phlebotomy (Apr 2021 - Current)
- Semen (Oct 2015 - Aug 2017)
Certification
MLS(ASCP): 243098
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Voca
03.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aureus Medical Staffing
04.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee
02.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee
10.2012 - 02.2018
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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