La Tosha Ordway
Clarksville,US
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician/ Phlebotomist
LBC Sticks
Nashville, TN
2025 - 2026
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure quality control standards.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental data for analysis and reporting.
- Operated advanced laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of samples for testing and analysis procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for laboratory safety and compliance regulations.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Occupational Specialist /quality inspector
Us tobacco
Hopkinsville, KY
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Responded to identified defects.
- Recognized for achieving [100]% pass rate on all audits.
- Addressed material deficiencies.
- Verified that all parts met dimensional tolerances.
- Prevented unhealthy employees by assessing and monitoring their blood pressure and blood sugar level daily
- Prevented potential batch failures.
- Facilitated monthly health assessment for staff.
- Implemented preventive care three times a day
Clinical Medical Assistant/phlebotomist
8th street Medical clinic
Clarksville, TN
02.2008 - 09.2020
- Liaised with medical staff and lab technicians.
- Maintained accurate specimen labeling protocols.
- Improved team competency in high-volume settings.
- Worked closely with medical personnel.
- Ordered supplies as necessary.
- Practiced venipuncture on patients with difficult veins.
- Worked in high-volume hospital environments.
- Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety protocols.
- Managed specimen integrity during emergencies.
- Reduced patient anxiety.
- Performed venipuncture for [30-45]+ patients.
- Led a patient education initiative.
- Contributed to a [100]% improvement in workflow efficiency.
- Reduced patient discomfort.
- Improved patient flow.
- Mentored junior staff.
- Optimized phlebotomy procedures.
- Specialized in elderly phlebotomy.
- Supported billing and insurance coding.
- Assisted physicians with bedside blood draws.
- Monitored stock levels of phlebotomy equipment.
- Clarified test orders.
Medical Assistant/ phlebotomist
Compassion Care Clinic
Clarksville, TN
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled patients with difficult veins.
- Ensured robust record-keeping.
- Succeeded in collecting blood from pediatric patients.
- Handled high-pressure situations.
- Specialized in challenging blood draws.
- Achieved a [100]% improvement in phlebotomy-to-laboratory handover time.
- Inputted and cross-referenced data across [Athena}
- Achieved positive feedback from nurses and doctors.
- Drew blood from {10}difficult patients.
- Managed lab’s collection kit supply inventory.
- Ordered materials as necessary.
- Protected patient rights.
- Collected [20-35]blood samples daily.
- Worked alongside nursing and administrative staff.
- Collected and labeled crucial samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bethel University
McKenzie, TNAssociate of Science - Phlebotomy
Alison university
01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting/ phlebotomist
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
Oklahoma City, OK01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
Oklahoma City, OK01.2011
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Sample preparation
Microscopy techniques
Lab result interpretation
Safety compliance
Microbiology techniques
Specimen processing
Chemical handling
Hazardous materials handling
Medical terminology
Medical laboratory procedures
Equipment calibration
Specimen collection
Specimen preparation
Regulatory compliance
DNA extraction
Diagnosing type illnesses
Laboratory safety
Sample collection techniques
Anatomy and physiology
Timeline
Occupational Specialist /quality inspector
Us tobacco
02.2023 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant/ phlebotomist
Compassion Care Clinic
08.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Medical Assistant/phlebotomist
8th street Medical clinic
02.2008 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bethel University
Associate of Science - Phlebotomy
Alison university
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting/ phlebotomist
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
Laboratory Technician/ Phlebotomist
LBC Sticks
2025 - 2026