Keily Aguilera
Tampa,USA
Summary
State of Florida - MLS and Supervisor License in the specialties of Hematology, Immunohematology, Serology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, PCR, Serology, Point of Care and Chemistry. 10 years of experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist, supervising scientists and performing moderate complexity and high-complexity clinical laboratory testing. Responsible for all areas of laboratory compliance from the State, OSHA, COLA, CAP and Joint Commission assuring compliance with the applicable regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Advent Health Wesley Chapel and Central Pasco ER
- Worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Clinical Laboratory Supervisor leading 22 licensed staff members.
- Perform precise processing in the areas of: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Point of Care (POC).
- Quality Assurance in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation.
- In charge for all the validation studies of new equipment which includes TEG analyzers and CellaVision in record time of 4 weeks from start to having ready for patient testing, ETA initially assigned was 6 weeks.
- Troubleshoot problems and provide solutions in difficult circumstances.
- Motivate and support team members.
- Responsible for the surveillance of the AeroScout system to monitored laboratory wide temperature as required by licensure.
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Advent Health
08.2022 - Current
- Worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Clinical Laboratory Supervisor leading 24 licensed staff members for AHZP and AHMP.
- Achieve accurate, reliable and timely testing services.
- In charge for all the validation studies for the new Laboratory (OSED) ER Meadow Pointe in record time of six weeks from start to opening day for our laboratory services, ETA initially assigned was 8 weeks. Validated analyzers: Stago Compact Max, Sysmex 1000, Roche pure, Roche e411, miniISED, Volusol (stainer) and Clinitek Advantus.
- Improvement overall Glint Employee Satisfaction to 97% using daily huddles and recognition strategies Motivate and support team members.
- Monitoring Critical Results, Delta flag, Specimen rejection, Corrective reports and responsible for Quality Assurance surveillance for the following Programs/Software: Insights, QC net, Instrument Manager (IM)/Data Innovation (DI), Unity Real time (URT).
- Empower the medical laboratory scientist a better managing of proficiency testing by teaching them how to properly order/report surveys on the LIS for American Proficiency and College of American Pathologists.
- Implemented the reagent lot to lot verification strategy that improved education and calibration frequency by stablishing a new procedure, tip sheet provided for easier workflow.
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
LabCorp-Tampa
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the Proficiency testing and accountability in the performance of accurate on time in the laboratory testing.
- Leading 72 peers total, Medical Lab Scientists and Phlebotomists, at 3 different shifts, responsible for managing the schedule and their time-off on my Workday software.
- Reduced miscommunication between shifts with the creation of a communication log, decreasing the amount of service calls for instruments issues improving TAT % indicators and avoiding penalties when the TAT was not met.
- Reduced overtime Rate over 115% to 98% by restructuring staffing and managing the workflow based on the schedules shipments making sure we do have the number of FTE needed and re-structuring staffing shifts.
- Reduction of response time in laboratory results via STAT as requested by the specialist. Daily TAT successfully completed for more than 30,000 patients volume ensuring efficiency and accuracy in results. I was honored with the Grit Awards in 2021 for the best West Division Perform.
- Creation of the Calculation tool for factors dilution decreasing the amount of clerical error associated to manual calculations on lipemic samples.
- Implementation of the reagent lot to lot verification to ensure and confirm that a new lot of reagents meets predefined acceptance criteria and does not introduce clinically significant changes in test results compared to the current lot.
- Responsible for 54 chemistry analyzers (Cobas 4000 series, Cobas 6000 series, Cobas 8000 modular analyzer series, Cobas Integra and Cobas 501,502).
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Kindred Hospital Tampa Bay Area
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Improved team productivity by maintaining cleanliness and responsible for the supplies inventory of the laboratory.
- Performed multiples clinical analyses of Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, OB test and Special and Clinical Chemistry in cooperation with other departments as Obstetrician (OB), documenting medical test data and results in patient medical records.
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information for TAT improvements.
- Responsible for the completion of maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines for the entire laboratory.
- Managed schedules made appointments and gathered supporting materials.
- Assessed equipment regularly by conducting instrument function inspections, maintenance and calibrations in various instrument (Vitros, DxH Coulter, Siemens, COBAS).
- Responsible for the emergency release training in new hires, also Blood training assessed for transfusions by determining cell morphology, number of cells, blood type and other relevant information.
Medical Technologist (Generalist)/Research
Radiobiology Hospital (INOR) Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
09.2012 - 11.2016
- Part of the team of Clinical Trials studies for cancer patient in stage 2 and 3.
- Research studies with applied biotechnology and the use of essentials oils in cancer treatments to decrease the treatment sides effect.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Execute corrective actions when test controls are outside the specified limits.
- Responsible for the equipment and supplies certifications in the annual inspections. were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Collaboration in strategic planning and maintenance of practice operations aligned with mission, vision and organizational objectives.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
- Responsible for the Autoclave department in charge of the cleanliness and sterilization of the laboratory equipment.
- Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology working side by side with the pathologist.
Education
Medical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) Certification -
Tampa, FL08.2022
Master Degree - Biotechnology in Medical Plants
Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV)
11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Havana
06.2014
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Professionalism and ethics
Accomplishments
§ Reduced miscommunication between shifts with the creation of a communication log, decreasing the amount of service calls for instruments issues improving TAT % indicators and avoiding penalties when the TAT was not met.
§ Reduced overtime Rate over 115% to 98% by restructuring staffing and managing the workflow based on the schedules shipments making sure we do have the number of FTE needed and re-structing staffing shifts.
§ Reduction of response time in laboratory results via STAT as requested by the specialist. Daily TAT successfully completed for more than 30,000 patients volume ensuring efficiency and accuracy in results. I was honored with the Grit Awardsin 2021 for the best West Division Perform.
§ Creation of the Calculation tool for factors dilution decreasing the amount of clerical error associated to manual calculations on lipemic samples.
§ Implementation of the reagent lot to lot verification to ensure and confirm that a new lot of reagents meets predefined acceptance criteria and does not introduce clinically significant changes in test results compared to the current lot.
Affiliations
College of American Pathologists
Certification
CAP certified MLS
State of Florida License in
-Hematology
-Immunohematology
-Serology
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation
- Microbiology
- PCR
-Serology
-Point of Care
-Chemistry
Languages
Spanish
English
Interests
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Sports
- Science
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Advent Health
08.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Kindred Hospital Tampa Bay Area
03.2021 - 10.2021
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
LabCorp-Tampa
07.2019 - 08.2022
Medical Technologist (Generalist)/Research
Radiobiology Hospital (INOR) Havana, Cuba
09.2012 - 11.2016
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Advent Health Wesley Chapel and Central Pasco ER
Master Degree - Biotechnology in Medical Plants
Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV)
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Havana