Laura Giles
Suffolk,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on laboratory diagnostics and patient care. Proficient in conducting various medical tests and maintaining accurate records, contributing to effective patient diagnoses. Reliable team collaborator with strong ability to adapt to dynamic environments and deliver consistent results.
Teamplayer with solid background as Medical Laboratory Technician. Skilled in performing diagnostic tests and maintaining laboratory equipment, with proven track record of ensuring compliance with safety standards. Demonstrated ability in precise specimen handling and effective data analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician/Blood Bank Assistant LPO/Workcenter Supervisor
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
07.2013 - 07.2017
- -As Blood Bank ALPO, instrumental in the completion of three inspections ensuring maintenance of accreditations by the FDA, AABB, CAP, and Joint Commission. -As Workcenter Supervisor, maintained and open line of communication between the laboratory department and other departments in the hospital which resulted in decreased patient wait times and zero delay in patient care. -Deployed onboard USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) from April 2015-Sep2015. As Blood Bank LPO, authored five Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and a Blood Bank personnel qualification standard ensuring five junior sailors had adequate resources to produce quality results. -Trained in the operation of the Theater Mobile Blood Management System to ensure accurate inventory of blood products throughout the deployment.
Hospital Corpsman/Medical Laboratory Technician
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2013 - 09.2013
- -Trained in three of four areas in the laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology (The hematology area consisted of Hematology, Coagulation Studies, and Urinalysis), and Blood Bank. -Trained junior and senior laboratory technicians in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. -Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from Sep 2007 to May 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The only deployed laboratory technician that was trained on Blood Bank procedures. -Completed more than 50 CAP surveys with zero discrepancies. Efforts resulted in the laboratory maintaining CAP, AABB, FDA and Joint Commission accreditations.
Hospital Corpsman/Medical Laboratory Technician
USS George Washington (CVN 73)
Yokosuka, Japan
07.2011 - 06.2013
- -Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plans for patients.-Trained and instructed subordinates on the GTMO Eight Wounds (The eight wounds you are most likely to see in a combat situation).-Directed ship's force protection efforts, anti-terrorism educational training and pre-deployment certification programs.-Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.-As Women's Health Coordinator, provided necessary health education training for patients.-Coordinated the review, revision, and creation of Operational Policies of the Walking Blood Bank Program.-During sick call, interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.-Maintained patients' medical records and conducted physical exams for military readiness.
- Efforts resulted in the medical department receiving the Blue "M" Award for two consecutive years.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05-2028
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Safety compliance
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Data analysis and documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff training
- Training and mentoring
- Good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Critical thinking
- Quality testing
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Affiliations
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician/Blood Bank Assistant LPO/Workcenter Supervisor
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
07.2013 - 07.2017
Hospital Corpsman/Medical Laboratory Technician
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
06.2013 - 09.2013
Hospital Corpsman/Medical Laboratory Technician
USS George Washington (CVN 73)
07.2011 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College