Natalie Cruz
Gladewater,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
UT Health North Campus Tyler
Tyler, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
- Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
- Conducted comprehensive blood tests, including CBC, lipid panels, and glucose levels, ensuring accurate patient diagnoses.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hospitality Health ER
Tyler, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Analyzed test results for accuracy and prepared reports for physicians.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy prior to analysis or testing of specimens.
- Assisted with the training of new personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization.
- Provided technical support to clinicians regarding specimen collection requirements or other pertinent issues.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Medical City McKinney
McKinney, Texas
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers. to treat respiratory diseases.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to supervising physician or therapist.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters, treatments, medications administered.
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring advanced life support measures such as intubation or mechanical ventilation.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Tx12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05-2021
Skills
- Patient Specimen Collection
- Quantitative Assay Analysis
- Comprehensive Test Documentation
- Testing and Quality Control
- Testing and Calibration
- Analytical Equipment Calibration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Medical City McKinney
08.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
UT Health North Campus Tyler
02.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hospitality Health ER
09.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - 08.2023
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AMT
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Tyler Junior College
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