Olivia Austin
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Have been working as a Pathology Technician for 3 years and can safely and accurately accession specimens when received, and be able to dictate accurately about specimens during grossing.
Work History
Pathology Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on a variety of specimens from the human body for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
1 Year 2 Months- Agreed to take additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using appropriate interventions
- Encouraged patient participation in activities designed for their physical and mental health improvement
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
2 Years 5 Months- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Relevant Coursework: Pathology, Advanced Principles of Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Genetics, Physics, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.
Skills
Additional Information
My overall goal is to become a PA. Being able to work alongside very strong, talented, and intelligent PA's has given me the confidence and greater passion for this line of work. I want to work for this job and help others such as patients and their families have the answers they need to help them lead a life knowing they are getting the care they need and deserve through proper diagnosis. My goal is make a real difference for people in the healthcare field, and give people the answers they deserve.