Melinda Andrist
Rochester,MN
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing operational efficiency and quality at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, I excel in teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving. Demonstrated adaptability through diverse roles, significantly improving quality assurance processes and patient care standards. Expertise in specimen management and process optimization underscores my commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Assistant-Biopharma
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Rochester , MN
10.2022 - Current
- Provides support with the implementation of the work unit's operational activities, which may include but are not limited to regulatory, licensure and accreditation, inspections, auditing, sample management, and quality and operation metrics.
- Supports quality management activities such as event management, supplier qualification, document and records management, audit management, and education and training programs.
- Participants in and supports work unit, divisional, and department continuous improvement activities.
Personal Care Assistant
SE MN Center for Independant Living
Rochester, MN
08.2014 - Current
- Assists clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performs housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Follows care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Utilizes adaptive equipment such as Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, or canes as needed.
- Helps clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Prepares meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Accompanies clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Maintains accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Provides emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Builds strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Lead Lab Assistant
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Rochester, MN
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
- Responsible for facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking, and rotating inventory.
- Involved in the training and continuing education of staff.
- Performed pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system, and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information.
- Responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens, documentation, and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
- An integral part of the laboratory team, providing support in patient testing.
- Performed complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory, and operate automated systems.
Lab Assistant
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Rochester , MN
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for biological (e.g., blood, urine) specimen receipt, identification, verification, processing, and storage.
- Performed a variety of clerical, processing, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning.
- Worked with various computer information systems on a daily basis.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MNSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
- Performance improvement
Timeline
Quality Assurance Assistant-Biopharma
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
10.2022 - Current
Lead Lab Assistant
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
07.2021 - 10.2022
Lab Assistant
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
10.2020 - 07.2021
Personal Care Assistant
SE MN Center for Independant Living
08.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
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