NICOLE WEIDEMANN
Keswick,IA
Summary
Diligent, accurate and reliable Medical Laboratory Technician with a reputation for completing high quality, complex diagnostic lab procedures in a timely fashion in both hospital and clinic settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Generalist in all areas of the laboratory including blood banking, chemistry, hematology/coagulation, immunology/serology, microbiology, and urinalysis.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by reducing turnaround times.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hansen Family Hospital
Iowa Falls, IA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Lead Technician on new Cepheid installation.
- Arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Phlebotomy expertise
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hansen Family Hospital W/ OneStaff Medical
Iowa Falls, IA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Arterial blood collection and analysis
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hawarden Regional Healthcare W/ OneStaff Medical
Hawarden, Iowa
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform testing in all areas of the laboratory including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology and immunology
- Perform routine maintenance and emergency maintenance on all laboratory analyzers
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Arterial blood gas collection and analysis
Medical Laboratory Technician
Littleton Regional Healthcare
Littleton, New Hampshire
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Perform testing in all areas of the laboratory including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology, urinalysis, serology and immunology
- Perform all routine maintenance and emergency maintenance on all laboratory analyzers
- Section Leader, Hematology/Coagulation September 2018-July 2021. Trained all new hires in department, performed evaluations, analyzed and reported quality control data, new instrument installations, CAP inspection team member.
Medical Laboratory Technician
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Littleton, NH
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized expertise in all laboratory departments to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics
West Union, IA
08.2006 - 07.2017
- Assist hospital and clinic physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis
- Perform testing in all areas of the laboratory including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood banking, microbiology, urinalysis, serology and immunology
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures
- Perform both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments
- In charge of ordering all laboratory supplies for hospital
- Lead Hematology and Coagulation technician.
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Certificate -
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Hawkeye Community College
2007
Skills
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Sharp critical thinking
- Lab testing and reporting
- Inventory management aptitude
- Customer service
- Excellent lab practices
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Patient Relations
- Contributing Team Player
Certification
Basic Life Support/CPR certified, American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified, CAP Inspection Team Member
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hansen Family Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hansen Family Hospital W/ OneStaff Medical
05.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hawarden Regional Healthcare W/ OneStaff Medical
09.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Littleton Regional Healthcare
01.2018 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
CompHealth Medical Staffing
08.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics
08.2006 - 07.2017
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Certificate -
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Hawkeye Community College