Kimberly Castellanos
Harker Heights
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
10.2018 - 07.2025
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Retrieved pathological data and delivered pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionists.
- Conducted routine audits to ensure data accuracy in send out testing tracking, patient results, and patient orders.
- Efficiently managed patient files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
- Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Played a key role in conflict resolution efforts, resulting in improved workplace harmony.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by ensuring proper documentation for all procedures.
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring ensuring improved patient care.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved overall data quality.
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
- Improved system efficiency by monitoring computer performance and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
Pathology Technician
Martin Army Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Streamlined workflow with proper documentation of specimens and test results.
- Ensured patient safety, adhering to strict protocols for handling biohazardous materials.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by efficiently utilizing resources and reducing waste in the lab.
- Safeguarded patient privacy through meticulous record-keeping and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Strengthened interdepartmental communication by effectively conveying complex information about test results to other medical professionals.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, enhancing professional growth and remaining current with industry trends.
- Maintained inventory control, ensuring necessary supplies were always available without excess stockpiles or shortages.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and calibrating equipment regularly.
- Trained new technicians, sharing expertise to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results, diligently prioritizing urgent cases.
- Assisted in research projects, contributing to advances in pathology techniques and knowledge.
- Demonstrated flexibility by quickly adapting to sudden changes in workload or priorities based on patient needs or lab requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Troy University
Troy, AL10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2017
Skills
File management expertise
Effective team contributor
Adept at using Word and Excel for data analysis
Presentation design
Professional demeanor
Keen eye for detail
Task prioritization
Calm in high-pressure situations
Timeline
Histology Technician
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
10.2018 - 07.2025
Pathology Technician
Martin Army Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Troy University
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