Kristan Davis
Cartersville,GA
Summary
I am an extremely passionate, highly motivated, ethical, adaptable, and charismatic individual in pursuit of a career that will make a difference to the lives of others. All of my life I have worked in various sectors of the healthcare. I am a Registered Nurse (RN) with at interest in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. I am able to use therapeutic communication with patients and families in stressful situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and co-workers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Medical City Denton (HCA)
02.2022 - Current
- Plated Anaerobic/Aerobic organisms for Wounds, Throat, and Body Fluids: CSF, Pleural, Peritoneal, Bronchial, Sputum, and Abscesses, Urine, and Blood cultures.
- Prepared Gram Stain Slides from wounds and body fluids to identify gram negative and gram positive bacteria, and fungus.
- Prepared Fungus and AFB specimens.
- Performed moderate complexity testing for MRSA PCR, c. Difficile PCR, c. Difficile Toxins A & B, Influenza A & B, COVID antigen, COVID antibody, RSV, Strep Group A, Urine/Serum osmometer, load chemistry analyzers (Vista platform).
- Performed Inventory, stock supplies first in first out (FIFO), performed maintenance (daily, weekly, and monthly on instruments). Performed new lot QC's.
- Maintained safe work environment.
- Followed SOPs and maintained accurate documentation for all testing.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
Phlebotomist
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center (Former HCA)
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Venipuncture collection of blood cultures and laboratory samples for blood bank, hematology, chemistry, and serological testing.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Sr. Medical Technologist/Project Manager
Q Squared Solutions
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Participated in key Client facing meetings
- Led problem solving and resolution efforts in a timely manner
- Collaborated with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles
- Lab Manuals, Flow charts) and participated in the preparation and maintenance of the laboratory specifications document for each assigned protocol
- Developed start-up plans including but not limited to a program/project monitoring and communication plan, including tracking of milestones and timelines, risk management and action logs
- Prepared and presented study-specific materials and services at Investigator, Kick-off and Bid Defense meetings
- Provided additional training to sponsor, CRO, and site personnel as required via telephone training, attendance at CRA training meetings, site refresher meetings, etc.
Molecular Lab Supervisor
Myriad Genetics
05.2008 - 12.2013
- Supervised 25 Laboratory Technicians in the Main Molecular Department for genetic testing.
- Scheduled employees based on production volume, approved time off requests, and approved timesheets for 25 direct reports. Provided employee engagement activities, continuing education seminars and training. Performed employee appraisals and annual reviews. Provided Lean Training Seminars (5s, FIFO, and Six Sigma).
- Reviewed raw data sequencing from analyzers (ABI 3730s, Megabace 1000, Megabace 4500, ABI 377).
- Performed Installation and Qualification of new instruments.
- Reviewed of all maintenance documentation.
- Reviewed Employee Compliance, CAP audit preparation, and completed quality recommendations from audits (Internal QA, CAP, NY State).
- Updated equipment dashboard and signed off on maintenance tickets.
- Completed QC lot to lot comparisons.
- Monitored performance of all instruments and production lines daily. Maintained quality metric graphs.
- Resolved instrument issues and reviewed any abnormal phenotypes from run data.
- Performed risk analysis assessments and implemented quality improvement ideas.
Lab Technician III
Myriad Genetics
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Processed PCR samples for the BRCA I/II testing on Analyzers (Vpreps, Biomeks, thermocyclers, Tangos, Megabace, ABI's, Next Generation Sequencers MiSeq, HiSeq).
- Reviewed raw data sequencing on analyzers.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on instruments.
- Performed new lot QC's.
Medical Assistant
Jordan Valley Family Health
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtained vitals, administered injections, immunizations, EKG's, processed urinalysis specimens, administered nebulizer treatments, obtained glucometer readings, processed strep and throat cultures, performed influenza testing, and processed hemoccult cards.
- Performed triage, scheduled appointments, provided lab results, called in new prescriptions, and prescription refills.
Medical Assistant
Millcreek Women's Center
08.2002 - 12.2003
- Completed New OB visit Consultations (Obtained Medical Hx, Surgical Hx, Medications, Allergies, and past OB history). Patient education, new OB labs, and called in new prescriptions.
- Called patient with lab results, provided patient education regarding contraception, abnormal pap results, HPV, and STD prevention.
- Assisted Physicians with the following procedures: Cryotherapy, Endometrial biopsies, IUD insertions, Norplant removals, (Cervical Colposcopy and loop procedures). Administered injections (Depo Provera, Depo Lupron), stress tests, and urinalysis testing.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, scheduling Ultrasound appointments, faxed results, and scheduled appointments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
09.2023
Science and Health, BS -
University of Utah
12.2004
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Medix/Fortis College
Smyrna, GA05.2000
Skills
- IVs
- Injections
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Education
- Documentation and Charting
- EKG's
- Aseptic Techniques
Laboratory Experience
Next Generation Sequencing (Hi Seq), ABI 377 Sequencer, ABI 3730 Sequencer, Ampliprep, Hamilton, Abbott M2000, Roche TaqMan, Biomek, V-Prep, thermocyclers, Qiagen, QiaSymphony, nanodrop, spectromax, Autopure, Whole Blood DNA Extraction, DNA Extraction from Buccal specimens, DNA isolation and purification, PCR Amplification, DNA Sequencing BRCA mutations, Gene copy number and Metabolic pharmacogenetics (2D6, 2C17, UTAT1a), Allele testing (HLA DRB1, HLA A, HLA B, HLA C Class I and II), Viral testing (HBV TaqMan, HCV TaqMan, HCV Genotyping, HIV Quantitative, and EBV Quantitative amplification)
Volunteer Experience
RedCross Volunteer 2022-2023 - Volunteered with Disaster Planning presentations and assisted with blood drives (Fortworth, Texas)
The Road home Volunteer, 2012-2013 - Volunteered for “The Road home” book club this included reading and participating in activities for homeless youth (Salt Lake City, UT)
Certification
Registered Nurse
BLS CPR (AHA)
Timeline
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Medical City Denton (HCA)
02.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center (Former HCA)
01.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Medical Technologist/Project Manager
Q Squared Solutions
02.2014 - 07.2020
Molecular Lab Supervisor
Myriad Genetics
05.2008 - 12.2013
Lab Technician III
Myriad Genetics
05.2005 - 05.2008
Medical Assistant
Jordan Valley Family Health
10.2003 - 05.2005
Medical Assistant
Millcreek Women's Center
08.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Science and Health, BS -
University of Utah
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Medix/Fortis College
Registered Nurse
BLS CPR (AHA)
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