Margarita “Maggie” Barragan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams. Proficient in successful approaches for overseeing operations and assessing programs. Experienced in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Resourceful and reliable worker
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership Skills
- Initiative-taking
- Keen sense of personal responsibility
- Project Management
- Protocol development
- Data interpretation
- Training and Development
- Cultural Awareness
Affiliations
Six Sigma
CAHIMS
Work History
LABORATORY PROCESSING SUPERVISOR 2
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA
12.2010 - 08.2023
- Coordination of esoteric testing to 50+ unique referral laboratories within IATA/DOT guidelines
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies across multiple lab sites
- Well versed in lab automation hardware and software (testing, validation and implementation)
- Epic SME(Subject Matter Expert) for EMR/LIS upgrade from DOS to Windows based LIS(Epic) systems
- Development of SOPs and training materials for initial Epic go-live and all optimizations and upgrades thereafter
- Successful launch and oversight of eight standalone blood collection sites within the greater Los Angeles Area
- Oversight and coordination of courier logistics(lab to lab and collection site to lab)
- Extensive experience with unionized employee relations and disciplinary action
- Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action and Preventative Action
- Well versed in EHS/Safety, CLIA and CAP inspections
- Use and presentation of data(Tableau, Power BI, Epic) to analyze and optimize workflows, staffing and opportunities for improvement
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with staff via coaching
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.