Nayve Barnes
Champaign,IL
Summary
Lab Processing Assistant with four years of experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory. Skilled in handling biological specimens, operating laboratory equipment, performing assigned quality control, and maintaining accurate documentation. Follows established safety procedures, prioritizes time-sensitive work, and collaborates with clinical teams to support patient safety. Seeking to bring these skills to a Central Sterile Processing Tech I position while learning instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Processing Assistant 3
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
09.2022 - Current
- Prioritize STAT specimens and manage multiple time-sensitive responsibilities in a high-volume hospital laboratory.
- Receive and inspect specimens, verifying patient information, labels, orders, and acceptability to support accurate processing and patient safety.
- Identify specimen and order discrepancies and communicate with nurses, clinics, and laboratory staff to support appropriate resolution.
- Ensured safe handling of blood samples to maintain laboratory standards., urine, and other biological specimens according to established laboratory safety and handling procedures.
- Operate centrifuges and prepare specimens through aliquoting, labeling, and proper storage while following department procedures.
- Assist Chemistry with assigned Mononucleosis Screen, Osmolality; perform designated quality control and document results according to laboratory procedures.
- Follow written laboratory catalogs and procedures to determine preparation, storage, and routing requirementsfor referred testing.
- Maintained accurate patient and specimen records in Epic and laboratory information systems to uphold data integrity.
Mental Health Technician
The Pavilion Behavioral Health System
Champaign, Illinois
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented changes in patient health and behavior and responded appropriately to behavioral and safety concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
Retail Sales Associate
Star Uniforms
Champaign, IL
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving concerns, and assisting customers with purchases.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and maintained an organized work environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
Education
Central High School
Champaign, ILSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSkills
- Laboratory Equipment Operation & Specimen Preparation
- Quality Control & Accurate Documentation
- Patient Safety & Safe Handling of Biological Materials
- Following Written Procedures & Safety Protocols
- Epic, LIS & Data Entry
- Attention to Detail & Label Verification
- Time Management & Time-Sensitive Prioritization
- Problem Identification & Resolution
- Teamwork & Clinical Communication
- HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality
Languages
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
The Pavilion Behavioral Health System
03.2023 - 05.2023
Laboratory Processing Assistant 3
Carle Foundation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Star Uniforms
05.2021 - 09.2022
Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Parkland College