Margarita Gándara
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Microbiology graduate with a focus in Medical Lab Sciences, offering practical experience in clinical laboratories and a commitment to patient care. Proven ability to prepare samples, follow safety protocols, and support healthcare teams, along with a strong foundation coordinating reference lab and specialty testing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees on lab safety and protocols to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Verified adherence to laboratory procedures to uphold quality and accuracy in testing.
- Prepared laboratory samples for testing and ensured timely transport to reference labs.
- Collaborated with providers, nurses and care teams to ensure best patient care.
Gallery Attendant
Montana State University Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Acted as receptionist to inform visitors on current installations and upcoming events
- Organizing and directing artist to useful resources.
- Worked under artists and curators to organize events and showings.
- Developed communication skills and readily adapted to new environment
Veterinary Receptionist and Trainee
Companion Veterinary Hospital
Blaine, MN
11.2015 - 07.2019
- Provided customer service in medical facility, greeting clients, preparing appointments, assisting with post-surgery and trauma care to ensure client satisfaction and animal well-being.
- Processed financial transactions and organized appointments using AVImark software, enhancing client experience and operational efficiency.
- Learning clinical veterinary terminology, medications, dosing, commonly asked questions and basic animal care.
- Coordinated deliveries of medications, lab results, and specialty food or supplements, ensuring timely access to necessary resources for pet care.
Hostess
The Garage Burgers & Beer
Bozeman, Montana
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Greeted customers, resolved customer service or food issues, ran food and drinks, barback, organizing to-go orders, answering phones and cleaning.
- Organizing seating to not overwhelm the kitchen
- Aided in training new front of the house staff
Peer Note Taker
MSU Disability Services
Bozeman, MT
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided students with detailed and organized notes from sociology and mathematic courses.
- Attention to detail in translating information for individuals who require additional resources.
- Consistency in lecture attendance and presentation of material.
- Collaborated with students to address their specific needs for academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Sciences And Philosophy
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT12-2022
High School Diploma -
Southwest Highschool
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Skills
- CITI training in biological safety levels 1 and 2
- Over three years experience with current laboratory PPE protocols and expectations
- Experience with reference lab testing including MDH, HCMC, UofM Fairview and Mayo
- Higher education in microbiology and immunology
- Undergraduate research experience
- Healthcare experience
- Problem solving
- Client Inquiry and Response
- Professionalism in customer service and patient confidentiality
- Detail oriented
- Active listener and attentive learner
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Gallery Attendant
Montana State University Bozeman
08.2020 - 04.2021
Hostess
The Garage Burgers & Beer
11.2018 - 04.2019
Peer Note Taker
MSU Disability Services
08.2017 - 05.2018
Veterinary Receptionist and Trainee
Companion Veterinary Hospital
11.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Sciences And Philosophy
Montana State University - Bozeman
High School Diploma -
Southwest Highschool