Leanna Nanney
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 6.5 years of industry expertise. Two Years as a Laboratory Assistant focusing on the pre-analytical side. Then 4.5 years as a Lab Technologist dealing with the whole analytical process. Certified through ASCP twice once in July 2019 as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and again after furthering my education and becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Murray Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Mentored new staff members, providing training on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient workflow management.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2023
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05.2019
Skills
- Specimen Handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control Testing
- Laboratory Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Sample Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Urinalysis
- Quality Control
- Instrument Calibration
- Hematology
- Specimen Processing
- Serology Procedures
- Hematology Analysis
- Continuous Learning
- Instrument Maintenance
- Decision Making
- Patient Confidentiality
- Adaptability
- Immunohematology Proficiency
- Chemistry Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- MT - Medical Technologist
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Murray Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College