Karyn Pierre
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Lab Technician with extensive experience in laboratory analysis and safety compliance at Port St Lucie Women & Children Center. Demonstrated success in training new staff and ensuring high standards in sample collection and data recording. Strong organizational skills and effective communication contribute to a collaborative environment that enhances patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Port St Lucie Women & Children Center
Port St Lucie, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Collected specimens from patients for testing in the laboratory setting.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
- Ordered supplies for the laboratory as needed.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Home Health Aide
Absolutely Haven
Boca Raton, FL
03.2017 - 01.2025
- Monitor vital signs daily.
- Assist clients with bathing, walking, and personal hygiene.
- Schedule doctor's appointments and transportation.
- Changing the patient’s position in bed every 2 hours to keep the blood flowing.
- Changing a colostomy bag.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
PCT
Palm Beach Garden Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored vital signs daily to ensure patient stability and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, walking, and personal hygiene to promote comfort.
- Changed patients’ positions every two hours to enhance circulation.
- Maintained accurate patient records for effective care documentation.
- Collected liquid samples for testing in compliance with protocols.
- Performed basic nursing procedures, including medication administration, under supervision.
- Reported changes in patients' conditions promptly to registered nurses or physicians.
- Provided emotional support while assisting patients with dietary intake and grooming.
Home Health Aide
Sonas Home Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Keep the patient engaged in their social networks and communities.
- Assist the patient in their daily personal tasks.
- Help organize the patient schedule and plan appointments.
- Assist with medical equipment.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Retail
Burlington Coat Factory
Sunrise, FL
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Greeting customers.
- Assist customers.
- Train new employees in all procedures and operations.
- Backup on the cash register.
- Stocked shelves at retail locations during deliveries as required.
- Assisted with training new employees in retail procedures.
- Assisted retail, wholesale and service customers with selecting optimal parts for different needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monarch High School
Coconut Creek, FLCertified Phlebotomy Tech Prep -
Center For Career Training
Lauderdale Lakes, FLSkills
- Medical care expertise
- Patient care and support
- Needs assessment
- Solution provision
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Laboratory analysis
- Sample collection
- Vital sign monitoring
- Training and mentoring
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Inventory control
- Laboratory information systems
- Laboratory techniques
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
References
- Guerda Laguerre, (305) 834-6460, Zoepounddiva20@gmail.com
- Wusnada Pierre, (754) 207-9760, Lisapierre242@gmail.com
Clinical Training
Center For Career Training, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33319, Certified Phlebotomy Tech Prep, Identify the patient, Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures, Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples, Follow safety protocols and privacy rules
Languages
CREOLE
Full Professional
Timeline
Lab Technician
Port St Lucie Women & Children Center
03.2025 - Current
PCT
Palm Beach Garden Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Absolutely Haven
03.2017 - 01.2025
Home Health Aide
Sonas Home Health Care
12.2015 - 08.2016
Retail
Burlington Coat Factory
07.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Monarch High School
Certified Phlebotomy Tech Prep -
Center For Career Training