Nadesha Williams
Miramar,Fl
Summary
Detail-orientated Medical Laboratory Scientist with certification in the areas of Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, Serology and Molecular testing. Well-versed in mycobacterium, fungal, bacteriology, and microscopy. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Possessing excellent analytical and problem solving skills, I have consistently provided accurate and timely laboratory results, contributing to improved patient care. Ready to bring 8 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - Current
- Analyzed and interpreted routine and specialized bacterial cultures.
- Performed antimicrobial sensitivity testing and staining techniques
- Identify parasites from concentrates and trichrome stain.
- Identify fungi and yeast via KOH, tape preps and IMA/SAB/BHI agar
- Perform Cryptococcus antigen, vaginal panels and occult blood
- Perform gram stains on blood cultures, wounds, body fluids, sputum, tissue, CSF ect.
- Using, monitoring and troubleshooting microbiology analyzers including, Vitek, Biofire, Maldi-Tof, Cepheid Gene Xpert, GenProbe, and Bactec
- Perform PCR testing for TB
- Quality control of media and biochemicals
- Specimen send-out to reference labs
- Scanning and uploading results from from reference labs
- Report critical finding to providers
- Trained staff and students in routine and specialized laboratory procedures
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Miami Children Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Experience with operating various instruments and lab analyzers including Piccolo Xpress, Sofia, IStat, and Aerospray.
- Performed CAP surveys.
- Communicated and discussed patients test results with physicians.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Charles W Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines, FL05.2007
Skills
- Quality Control Testing
- Vitek, MALDI-TOF, Biofire and Cefeid Gene Xpert proficient
- Molecular Testing
- Microscopy ( Confocal, Fluorescence )
- Culture interpretation and sensitivity testing
- Specimen handling/processing
- Analytical
- Detailed-oriented
Certification
- AAB - Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Miami Children Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Charles W Flanagan High School
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