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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Basic Life Support/CPR certified, American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified, CAP Inspection Team Member
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