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Katie Forseth

Madison,MN

Summary

Results-driven healthcare professional with 15 years of experience in clinical and supervisory roles within the field. Committed to enhancing safety protocols and improving patient care through strong leadership and team collaboration. Expert in quality management, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, with a proven track record of fostering a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery. Seeking to leverage my skills and expertise to drive quality initiatives at Madison Healthcare Services, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained throughout the organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Supervisor

Madison Healthcare Services
Madison, MN
09.2019 - Current
  • Manage the laboratory's day-to-day operations, including staff, workflow, data collection, and analysis
  • Oversee quality assurance and monitor test results
  • Ensure compliance with local, federal, and state regulations and reporting
  • Preparation and participation in successful state licensure surveys
  • Develop and implement policies/ procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of operations
  • Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Testing areas include: Hematology, Chemistry, Immunoassay, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunology/Serology, Toxicology, Microbiology specimen collection, Mycology (KOH, Wet Prep), Kit testing, Microscope
  • Instrumentation/Equipment: Sysmex XS-1000i, Sysmex CA-500/ CA-620, Opti CCA-TS, Beckman Coulter AU480, Beckman Coulter Access 2, Clinitek Status+, Alere Afinion 2, Quidel Sofia 2, UScreen Drug Cup, Centrifuges, Blood Bank Refrigerator

Supervisor

Ivanhoe Medical Center
Ivanhoe, MN
04.2015 - 09.2019
  • Oversee quality control and quality assurance compliance, performing competency reviews, writing and maintaining policies and procedures, reviewing proficiency testing and documenting/follow-through with corrective action if needed, calibration and verification of instruments, and supply management
  • Instrumentation: Sysmex poch-I, Sysmex XW-100, Abbott Piccolo Xpress, Alere Afinion, Coaguchek, Clinitek Status, Kit testing

Medical Laboratory Technician- Generalist

Hendricks Community Hospital Association
Hendricks, MN
06.2010 - 09.2019
  • Testing areas include: Hematology, Chemistry, Immunoassay, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunology/Serology, Toxicology, Microbiology specimen collection, Mycology(KOH, Wet Prep), Kit testing, Microscope
  • Instrumentation/Equipment: Sysmex XS-1000i, Sysmex CA-500/ CA-620, Opti CCA-TS, Beckman Coulter AU480, Beckman Coulter Access 2, Clinitek Status+, Alere Afinion 2, Quidel Sofia 2, UScreen Drug Cup, Centrifuges, Blood Bank Refrigerator

Cook/Customer Service/Key Holder

Homer’s One Stop Mini Mart
Wheaton, MN
09.2004 - 09.2017
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Prepared a variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.

Summer Internship Program

Graceville Health Center
Graceville, MN
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Rotated across various departments within the facility, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the healthcare environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

Western Governor’s University
05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN
05.2010

Clinical Internship -

Meeker Memorial Hospital
Litchfield, MN
05.2010

High School Diploma -

Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School
Graceville, MN
06.2007

Skills

  • Laboratory Management
  • High and Moderate complexity lab settings
  • Basic Medical Billing and Coding
  • CLIA compliance
  • Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
  • Meditech - Super User (EMR)
  • EPIC Beaker- Credentialed Trainer (EMR)
  • Lab analyzer implementation
  • Policy & Procedure writing
  • Staff training & performance reviews
  • Instrument verification
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Quality control guidelines/evaluation
  • Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams
  • Video conferencing platforms- Zoom/Webex
  • Data analysis/entry
  • File and recordkeeping
  • Lab safety
  • Hazardous waste management

References

Junell Petersen, MS, MLS (ASCP) cmSH, Former Technical Supervisor, JMP Laboratory Consulting, 3060 130th Ave NE, Clara City, MN, 56222, 320-894-7761

Certification

  • Laboratory Management University
  • ASCP

Timeline

Laboratory Supervisor

Madison Healthcare Services
09.2019 - Current

Supervisor

Ivanhoe Medical Center
04.2015 - 09.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician- Generalist

Hendricks Community Hospital Association
06.2010 - 09.2019

Summer Internship Program

Graceville Health Center
06.2009 - 08.2009

Cook/Customer Service/Key Holder

Homer’s One Stop Mini Mart
09.2004 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

Western Governor’s University

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Clinical Internship -

Meeker Memorial Hospital

High School Diploma -

Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School

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