Kinelle′ A. Lester
Lakeview
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Manager with a proven track record at Catholic Health, excelling in budget management and workflow optimization. Adept at enhancing team performance through effective conflict resolution and quality assurance practices. Skilled in chemical analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving strategic initiatives for laboratory excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Catholic Health
Buffalo
06.2021 - Current
- Developed strategic planning initiatives to guide laboratory objectives
- Managed departmental budget allocations to align with project goals
- Handled personnel management tasks to support team development
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Buffalo Mercy Hospital
Buffalo
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Conducted chemical analyses of various samples to assist in disease detection and monitor patient health
- Analysis of serum, urine and body fluids
- Performed hematology tests on blood samples to support patient diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Analysis of whole blood and body fluids
- Analysis of prepared blood slides
- Analysis of plasma for coagulation studies
- Oversaw blood bank processes and analyzed samples to ensure accurate transfusion compatibility
- Analysis of whole blood and plasma
- Analysis of intraoperative blood samples for coagulation
- Beckman Coulter AU600 Chemistry Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 600 Access
- Clinitek Advantus Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter UniCel DXH 800
- CellaVision DM1200
- Beckman Coulter Top 500 Coagulation Analyzer
- Immucor Gama CSW 100- Cell Washer
- Rotem Delta
- Galileo Echo
Practicum Coordinator
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Medical Assisting
- Coordinated placement and monitored medical assistant students during internships to ensure successful completion of program requirements
- Coordinate placement for and monitor medical assistant students during internship
- Counseled students on progress and challenges, providing guidance to enhance learning and success
- Ensure that students have necessary skills and supplies needed for success
- Conduct site visits with internship sites
- Performed phlebotomy procedures for patient blood collection
- Executed electrocardiograms to assess cardiac health
Adjunct Professor
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Intro to Healthcare (AHLT 111)
- Medical Terminology (AHLT 100)
- Medical Laboratory (AHLT 230)
- Career Development (SOSC 225)
- Advance Medical Assisting (AHLT 252)
- Medical Assisting Internship (AHLT 270)
Medical Technology Internship
WCA Hospital
Jamestown
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Test patient specimens to aid physician with diagnosis
- Operated Perkin Elmer AS800 Lead Analyzer for testing samples
- Managed Becton-Dickinson Affirm VPIII for specimen analysis, ensuring reliable results for clinical decisions
- Executed tests using Abbott Architect ci8200 for patient evaluation
- Operated Siemens Microscan Walkaway 96SI for bacterial identification
- Conducted tests with Becton-Dickinson Bactec 9240 for culture detection
- Performed assays using Abbott Asxym for diagnostic testing, contributing to timely patient evaluations
- Operated Helena Laboratories SPIFE 3000 for protein analysis
Lead Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Amherst
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Obtained blood specimens from patients via venipuncture, ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity
- Processed laboratory specimens to maintain testing accuracy and reliability
- Aliquoted specimens according to established testing protocols for consistent analysis
- Obtained DNA samples from patients for paternity testing
- Collected urine samples for illegal drug testing and therapeutic monitoring
Medical Laboratory Technician
US ARMY
08.2001 - 02.2007
- Obtained and tested patient samples to ensure accurate diagnosis
- Perform quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshoot errors
- Ordered and maintained reagents and equipment for laboratory operations
- Managed budget and operational oversight while training personnel
Education
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY09.2013
Skills
- Laboratory safety
- Quality assurance
- Chemical analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment calibration
- Protocol development
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Budget management
- Data management
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
CLS NYSED, 017294-1, 04/27
References
- Dr. Michael Slate
- Megan Aldrich
- Derek Drake
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Catholic Health
06.2021 - Current
Practicum Coordinator
Bryant & Stratton College
05.2017 - 05.2019
Adjunct Professor
Bryant & Stratton College
09.2014 - 05.2017
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Buffalo Mercy Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2021
Medical Technology Internship
WCA Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2013
Lead Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2007 - 01.2010
Medical Laboratory Technician
US ARMY
08.2001 - 02.2007
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Canisius College