Kimberly Woods, MLS (ASCP)
Vancleave,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist/Travel Assignment
LRS Healthcare/Greene County General Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Charge Medical Technologist
Forrest General Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Core Laboratory Supervisor
Merit Health Biloxi
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted with development and administration of laboratory budgets.
- Directed quality assurance standards to maximize results.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
- Instructed students on proper use and maintenance of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Conducted CAP studies and performed daily quality control runs.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Verified analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and references ranges for test methods.
- Oversaw in-depth laboratory inspections and contributed to favorable outcomes.
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Prepared employee schedules according to individual needs and skills, as well as coverage requirements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop new procedures and protocols.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
Nightshift Team Lead
Providence Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2018
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Medical Laboratory Technician PRN
Garden Park Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Luke & Associates Keesler AFB
10.2008 - 03.2011
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp Mobile
08.2007 - 10.2008
Education
MBA - Healthcare
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Ogden, UT08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS08.2007
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Control Budgets
- Performance Management
- Hire Personnel
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Goal-oriented
- Teaching students and training new employees
Timeline
Medical Technologist/Travel Assignment
LRS Healthcare/Greene County General Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Charge Medical Technologist
Forrest General Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Core Laboratory Supervisor
Merit Health Biloxi
01.2018 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician PRN
Garden Park Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2017
Nightshift Team Lead
Providence Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Luke & Associates Keesler AFB
10.2008 - 03.2011
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp Mobile
08.2007 - 10.2008
MBA - Healthcare
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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