Katelyn Queen

-Experienced with performing complex laboratory tests and producing reliable diagnostic results. Utilizes advanced laboratory equipment and methodologies to support patient care. Knowledge of quality control procedures and regulatory compliance ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes.

• MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Pending August 2026

•ACL550 CTS 

•Biomerieux BACT/ALERT Virtuo Automated Blood Culture Analyzer

•Biomerieux Vitex 2 Automated ID/AST System 

•Biomerieux Vitek MS MALD-TOF

•Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity System PCR testing

•GeneXpert Infinity System PCR Testing

• Ortho: Vision

•xN3100/ 2xN1000 

Lab Intern, Blood Bank Clinical Rotation- February 2026 CHRISTUS Spohn South, Corpus Christi,TX

•Preformed quality control procedures to verify the accuracy and reliability of blood typing reagents and testing materials.

•Monitored centrifuge performance and maintained proper refrigerator and freezer temperatures for blood products,including red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate.

•Assisted with blood inventory management, including antibody screening and restocking blood products according to laboratory inventory needs.

•Processed and issued blood products while insuring all safety and compatibility requirements were met including patient identification, blood type verification, and crossmatch testing.

•Conducted both Gel card and Text tube blood testing methodologies for blood bank procedures.

Lab Intern, Microbiology Clinical Rotation-April 2026 CHRISTUS Spohn, Corpus Christi,TX

•Prepared, performed, and interpreted microscopic examinations of clinical specimens for the detection of bacterial, mycobacterial, and fungal pathogens.

•Selected and utilized appropriate culture media and laboratory procedures to isolate and recover infectious organisms from patient specimens.

•Differentiated normal microbiota from potential pathogens in cultures obtained from various anatomical sites.

•Identified microorganisms through evaluation of colony morphology, biochemical reactions, and growth characteristics on culture media.

•Performed and interpreted antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine appropriate treatment options.

Lab Intern,Health Department Clinical Rotation-April 2026 Nueces County Public Health District, Corpus Christi,TX

• Conducted microbiological testing of beach water samples to monitor water quality and detect potential public health hazards.

• Performed laboratory testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Treponema pallidum using established laboratory protocols.

• Prepared, performed, and interpreted Gram stains to identify bacterial morphology and staining characteristics.

• Assisted with specimen preparation, handling, and documentation to ensure accurate test results and regulatory compliance.

• Recorded, reviewed, and reported laboratory findings in accordance with public health laboratory procedures.

Lab Intern,Hematology and Urinanalysis Clinical Rotation- June 2026 CHRISTUS Spohn South, Corpus Christi,TX

• Performed a variety of hematology and coagulation tests, including Complete Blood Counts (CBCs), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Hemoglobin and Hematocrit (H&H), and platelet counts, ensuring accurate and timely patient results.

• Operated and maintained automated hematology analyzers while adhering to quality control procedures, instrument calibration requirements, and laboratory safety standards.

• Reviewed and verified patient results, recognizing abnormal findings and correlating laboratory data with potential disease processes and clinical conditions.

• Troubleshot specimen and instrument issues, including resolving clotting, insufficient sample volume, and pre-analytical errors to ensure accurate testing and reporting.

• Performed comprehensive urinalysis testing, including physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine specimens to evaluate renal function, urinary tract disorders, and systemic diseases.

• Identified and differentiated urinary sediment components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, epithelial cells, casts, crystals, bacteria, yeast, and other microscopic elements.