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Katherine Marshall

Telford,TN

Summary

Team member in both medical and business settings who goes above and beyond administrative tasks. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biorepository Associate II

LabConnect
Johnson City, TN
03.2021 - Current
  • Collected, processed, cataloged, and stored biological samples according to established protocols.
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of new biorepository processes and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of sample collections and inventory levels.
  • Ensured optimal conditions for storing biological specimens in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Prepared specimen shipments for external laboratories following specific instructions and regulations.
  • Managed daily operations of the biorepository facility including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment logs.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for biorepository activities such as sample labeling, tracking, storage, shipping and receiving.
  • Monitored temperature-controlled environments within the biorepository facility to ensure proper functioning of all related equipment.
  • Trained staff members on the use of laboratory instruments and techniques used in biorepository operations.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal customers concerning specimen availability or status updates.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments on various projects involving specimen management.
  • Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
  • Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Adhered to laboratory requirements and enforced compliance with regulations.

Biorepository Associate I

LabConnect
Johnson City, TN
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Collected, processed, cataloged, and stored biological samples according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of sample collections and inventory levels.
  • Ensured optimal conditions for storing biological specimens in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Prepared specimen shipments for external laboratories following specific instructions and regulations.
  • Managed daily operations of the biorepository facility including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment logs.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for biorepository activities such as sample labeling, tracking, storage, shipping and receiving.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments on various projects involving specimen management.
  • Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
  • Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Adhered to laboratory requirements and enforced compliance with regulations.

Nursing Assistant

Public Partnerships, LLC
Elizabethon, TN
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.

Nursing Assistant

Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
12.2014 - 11.2017
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

Education

Nursing

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN

Business Administration

Southern University And A & M College
Collegedale, TN

Business Administration

Walter State Community College
Morristown, TN

Skills

Advance word processing

Sample checking

Excellent lab practices

Quality control procedures

Equipment cleaning and maintenance

Processing tissue samples, including identification, archiving, storage, retrieval and shipping of tissue specimens (solid and liquid)

Certification

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified

Affiliations

Since starting with LabConnect in March 2018 with Accuforce Employment Agency and becoming a permanent employee on December 2019, I have always tried to continually practice and develop qualities that improve my understanding and organizational needs. I work hard to be a good listener and try to ask the right questions and understanding the needs of my co-workers. I strive to keep an eye on goals and handle limitations without compromising or training quality. I want to keep developing myself and improve my performance by analyzing and improve again, and again, and again.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Biorepository Associate II

LabConnect
03.2021 - Current

Biorepository Associate I

LabConnect
03.2018 - 03.2021

Nursing Assistant

Public Partnerships, LLC
11.2017 - 03.2018

Nursing Assistant

Johnson City Medical Center
12.2014 - 11.2017

Nursing

Northeast State Community College

Business Administration

Southern University And A & M College

Business Administration

Walter State Community College

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