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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
06.2015 - Current
- 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
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
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