Larkeisha Sanders
Olive Branch,MS
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Unit Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare
11.2015 - 08.2022
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.
- Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
- Collected and analyzed data related to customer service, patient charges and supply utilization.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by preparing detailed nursing reports and ensuring complete handover of responsibilities.
- Streamlined patient admissions by efficiently managing and organizing medical records.
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology
Healthcare Institute
Memphis, TN11.2019
Skills
- Grossing Specimens
- Microscopic Examination
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Frozen Sectioning
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control Procedures
- Embedding Tissues
- Tissue Embedding
- Administrative Support
- Specimen Preparation
- Hazardous waste management
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Specimen Processing
- Dissection
- Tissue Processing
- Paraffin Sectioning
- Microtomy Techniques
- Quality Control
Timeline
Histology Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
01.2022 - 04.2024
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2016 - 11.2022
Unit Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare
11.2015 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Technology
Healthcare Institute