KELSEY LOVE
Clinton,AR
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 9 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Detail-oriented assistant manager with expertise in various laboratory testing methodologies, equipment, disease states, project managing, team-leading, improvement plans, and training programs. Maintains strict adherence to the prescribed regulatory guidelines and safety protocols in the laboratory. Seeking an opportunity to utilize the skills and knowledge gained throughout the years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Assistant Manager
Ozark Health Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Addressed and resolved any discrepancies or concerns related to laboratory processes, data, or results.
- Performed quality assurance checks on laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate test results and timely diagnosis for patients.
- Ensure laboratory maintains and follows all accrediting regulations. (COLA/CLIA)
- Coordinate training objectives with focus on individual, departmental, and hospital department teams to improve overall patient care and clinical outcome.
- Develop, standardize, and modify policies and procedure in all laboratory departments.
- Monitor quality assurance programs to ensure accuracy of laboratory results
- Lead tech and supervisor in Hematology, Immunohematology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Serology to aid in diagnosing and treating patients.
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with physicians to ensure patient care, satisfaction, and compliance.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ozark Health Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
- Ensure quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
- Enforce laboratory policies and help improve policies in place.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Mary's Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used for qualitative and quantitative testing.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared blood smears and tissue samples for pathology.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ozark Health Medical Center
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Successfully analyzed and interpreted laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, serology, and microbiology to aid in diagnosing and treating of patients.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used for qualitative and quantitative testing.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Laboratory Assistant
Ozark Health Medical Center
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Trained to work in following areas: urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, and toxicology
- Aided in techs in operation and performance of preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Prepared reagents, media, and solutions for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Assisted scientists by collecting samples and organizing laboratory data.
- Participated in laboratory meetings and project presentations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while assisting in multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR05.2015
High School Diploma -
Southside Bee Branch
Bee Branch, AR05.2012
Skills
- Supervisory training
- Quality improvement competency
- Resource management expertise
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Project management experience
- Process improvement strategies
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Staff Training and Development
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Customer Relations
- Quality Control Procedures
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Assistant Manager
Ozark Health Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ozark Health Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Mary's Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ozark Health Medical Center
05.2015 - 12.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Ozark Health Medical Center
06.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
North Arkansas College
High School Diploma -
Southside Bee Branch
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