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LAURA FROEMMING

Newburgh,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 18 years of industry expertise. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Known for fearlessly attacking instrumentation issues almost always resulting in a repair. Proven history as a critical thinker with background developing and improving methodologies and procedures for superior data analysis and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Known for taking on difficult issues and finding solutions. Familiar with CAP, OSHA, FDA guidelines and ASCP certified.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Deaconess Gateway
09.2008 - Current
  • Utilize expertise in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, Blood Bank, and Quality Management.
  • Perform quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
  • Perform calibrations routinely for equipment.
  • Operate numerous automated systems, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Inspect bodily fluids and tissues to detect infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
  • Analyze cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
  • Establish blood product infusion compatibility.
  • Determine cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Lead Technologist during all Scheduled Computer Downtimes for 8 years.
  • Train and mentor new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
  • Established key operator role for instrumentation.
  • Streamlined laboratory processes, reducing turnaround time for critical tests.

Adjunct Instructor

Henderson Community College
08.2024 - Current
  • Teaching Basic Laboratory Techniques course, providing instruction to up to 10 undergraduate students for the Medical Assisting Program.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2007

Skills

  • Mechanically inclined
  • Expert Troubleshooting skills
  • Analytical
  • General Supervisor
  • Committed to customer care
  • Stays calm while under extreme pressure
  • Outgoing and quick learner
  • Equipment monitoring/operating
  • Instrument Calibration/Quality control
  • Quality Management
  • Complex sample testing
  • Computer proficiency
  • Expert documentation skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Always seeking for areas of improvement

Certification

  • CLS - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • ASCP-American Society of Clinical Pathologist



Additional Information

I have had the opportunity to be schooled by Roche for the Cobas 8100 and Infinity. I've shown leadership and training abilities as key operator for the BioMerieux VIRTUO and Nova PrimePlus analyzer.


For the past three years, I have been a key asset on the Quality Management Committee. I have gathered data, resulting in quality improvements.


I have enjoyed traveling to offsite hospitals, facilitating onboarding laboratory techniques and information systems.


I'm ambitious and driven. My goal is to build upon my experiences, learn new skills, and further my career with focus on my greatest attributes.



Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Henderson Community College
08.2024 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Deaconess Gateway
09.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Eastern Illinois University
  • CLS - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • ASCP-American Society of Clinical Pathologist



LAURA FROEMMING