Lois Amanda O'Quinn
Cleveland,GA
Summary
Driven by a strong work ethic and a desire to tackle new challenges, I excel in both blood bank and hematology operations. My expertise spans specimen handling, regulatory compliance, quality control, data analysis, data interpretation, immunohematology proficiency, and laboratory safety protocols. Diligent and detail-oriented, I am adept at equipment maintenance, safety regulations, reagent preparation, and technical troubleshooting. My ability to work independently and swiftly acquire new skills sets me apart.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Demorest , Ga
07.2024 - Current
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
06.2015 - 07.2024
- Hematology analyses, including complete blood count (CBC) and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Evaluating test results and promptly reporting abnormal findings to physicians.
- Preparing reagents and solutions for laboratory tests.
- Ensuring proper specimen collection from patients.
- Providing technical advice on laboratory equipment usage.
- Participating in continuing education programs.
- Training personnel on instrument operation and quality control procedures.
- Investigating discrepancies in test results.
- Interpreting data from automated instrumentation systems.
- Performing maintenance tasks and documenting best practices.
- Conducting donor testing for blood donation eligibility.
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Preparing specimens for analysis.
- Performing quality control procedures on instruments.
- Analyzing test results accurately.
- Processing requests for blood products.
- Conducting routine equipment maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA06-2015
High School Diploma -
White County High School
Cleveland, GA05-2011
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control
- Data Analysis
- Specimen Processing
- Hematology
- Blood Bank
- Data Interpretation
- Hematology analysis
- Immunohematology Proficiency
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Regulations
- Reagent Preparation
- Equipment monitoring
- Sample Testing
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Operation
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)- ASCP
Timeline
Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2015 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology
North Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
White County High School