Nove Oliver
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Lab Scientist with background in performing complex testing and analyzing laboratory data. Strengths include thorough knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and advanced scientific methodologies.
Many years of experience in bench testing and laboratory management
Flexible with scheduling and a hard worker
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lab Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
03.2014 - Current
- Performed laboratory procedures, tests and analyses in accordance with established protocols to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
- Ensured accuracy of test results by performing quality control measures such as calibrations and maintenance on equipment.
- Analyzed specimens using automated and manual methods, including microscopic examinations, cell counts, bacteria identification and sensitivity testing.
- Proficient in areas of Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Automated Chemistry, Manual Chemistry, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology
Executive Director / Assistant VP
Loma Linda University Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Administrative Oversight - Oversight of 7 laboratories, including pathology, histocompatibility, cytology, and genetics.
- Financial Management - Developed and maintained budget according to administration goals and objectives
- Productivity - Developed and implemented effective productivity measurement for all the laboratories in my direct reports
- Human Resource Management - Oversight of recruitment, appraisals, and employee relation issues
- Strategic Planning - Set strategic plans for the department for improvement and growth
Clinical Lab Scientist - Manager
Loma Linda University Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
03.2008 - 03.2020
- Oversee blood bank operations for 4 hospitals
- Maintained compliance and accreditation with CAP, AABB, State, and JCAHO standards.
- Managed support for Transplant services, Trauma services, and ECMO program
- Oversee staff productivity of the department with creative scheduling and maintaining good employee relations
Clinical Lab Scientist - Part Time
Loma Linda University Health Care
Loma LInda, CA
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Worked as a Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis until promoted to a Manager position in Blood Bank
Clinical Specialist / Manager
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, CA
06.1986 - 12.2004
- Rotate all areas of the general laboratory shortly after graduation
- Promoted to Lead Technologist for the Transfusion Service
- Transitioned to Manager and Clinical Specialist for Transfusion Service
- Oversee the opening of Ralph Parson's Blood Donor Center within the facility
- Managed both Transfusion Service and Blood Donor Center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California06-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Personnel Management
University of CA - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Automated Chemistry
- Manual Chemistry
- Automated Hematology
- Cell Morphology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Microscopic analysis
- Microbiology (limited, Gram stain, set up)
- Manual Blood Bank testing
- Automated Blood Bank testing
- Blood Bank Work up, Antibody resolution
Affiliations
- Process improvement expert, Green Belted certified
- Serve at the Seventh Day Adventist church as a Sabbath school teacher, Pathfinder leader, potluck organizer
- Active with sailing at Marina Del Rey Yacht Club
Languages
Tagalog
Professional
Spanish
Limited
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Green Belt Certification, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2010
- Distinguished Alumni for School of Clinical Lab Science, Loma Linda University, 2023
Certification
- Clinical Lab Scientist License, MTA 33031, Expires September 2026
- Distinguished Alumni Certificate
Timeline
Executive Director / Assistant VP
Loma Linda University Health Care
03.2020 - 10.2024
Clinical Lab Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2014 - Current
Clinical Lab Scientist - Manager
Loma Linda University Health Care
03.2008 - 03.2020
Clinical Lab Scientist - Part Time
Loma Linda University Health Care
01.2005 - 03.2008
Clinical Specialist / Manager
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1986 - 12.2004
- Clinical Lab Scientist License, MTA 33031, Expires September 2026
- Distinguished Alumni Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Loma Linda University
Some College (No Degree) - Personnel Management
University of CA - Los Angeles
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