Lequanda Stewart
High Point,NC
Summary
Experienced histotechnologist with strong laboratory and administrative skills seeking an opportunity for career growth and to be a part of a thriving organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnologist
Labcorp
08.2023 - Current
- Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the histotechnology department.
- Rotated weekly through the areas of performing special stains, immunohistochemistry, cutting and embedding.
Mohs Technician
QualDerm Partners
03.2020 - Current
- Gross, embed and perform microtomy frozen and paraffin fixed tissue
- Accession specimens
- Provide coverage for multiple locations.
LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
UNC HEALTHCARE
06.2013 - 04.2020
- Validate and perform immunohistochemistry stains
- Updated standard operating procedures for the IHC area
- Maintained inventory for special procedures
- Collaborate with laboratory manager on status of laboratory need
- Coordinate acquisition of laboratory material and supplies
- Collaborated with staff on Quality Improvement initiatives for the lab.
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
UNC HEALTHCARE
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Perform laboratory equipment maintenance
- Coordinate purchasing and acquisition of center supplies, including medical supplies and materials
- Provide microtomy and staining of patient slides
- Communicate with doctors, residents, laboratory manager and technicians on an ongoing basis.
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
SKIN SURGERY CENTER
10.2003 - 12.2010
- Perform laboratory equipment maintenance
- Perform embedding, microtomy, and staining of patient slides
- Communicate with patients, doctors, residents, laboratory manager and technicians on an ongoing basis.
OFFICE COORDINATOR
SKIN SURGERY CENTER
12.2006 - 03.2010
- Assisted with payroll and additional HR duties
- Communicate with patients, doctors, residents, laboratory manager and technicians on an ongoing basis
- Provided coverage for front desk, check in patients, answered phones.
Education
MASTERS - Health Administration
WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2014
BACHELORS - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
Greensboro, NC12.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Lean six Sigma training
- Ventana Ultra
- Leica Bonds
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunohistochemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Process Improvement
- Customer service
- EHR systems
- Supervising experience
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Medical office experience
Additional Information
Lead Histotechnologist with UNC Healthcare. Provide staff training and management of shift duties in Histology Department within Anatomic Pathology Department. Gained experience with updating SOP's using SharePoint software. As Office Coordinator with Skin Surgery Center, coordinated daily schedule, collaborated with practice administrator in selection of new hires. Managed acquisition of center supplies, including medical supplies, and served as OSHA compliance officer., Provide exceptional communication and service to physicians and colleagues. Routinely use digital communication to share information. At UNC Healthcare, conduct shift meetings daily to review protocol and daily plans. Communicate and collaborate daily with doctors, residents, and other medical/clinical staff to ensure quality specimen and patient care. At Skin Surgery Center, communicated with center staff, doctors, patients and nursing staff to ensure professional and quality service. Frequently worked closely with vendors and supply providers to maintain availability of supplies and materials., Demonstrated willingness to accept leadership responsibilities as Lead Histotechnologist and Office Coordinator. Developed an exemplary service record while also taking on leadership and coordinator roles. Enhanced management and communication skills as well as experiences through additional responsibilities. Completed Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Purple Belt Training. I have completed UNC Healthcare's Emerging Leaders Program in October 2019.
Certification
- HTL - Histotechnologist
Timeline
Histotechnologist
Labcorp
08.2023 - Current
Mohs Technician
QualDerm Partners
03.2020 - Current
LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
UNC HEALTHCARE
06.2013 - 04.2020
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
UNC HEALTHCARE
12.2010 - 06.2013
OFFICE COORDINATOR
SKIN SURGERY CENTER
12.2006 - 03.2010
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
SKIN SURGERY CENTER
10.2003 - 12.2010
MASTERS - Health Administration
WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO