Patricia Poulter
Louisville,KY
Summary
*Diligent with solid background as Medical Laboratory Technician.
*Skilled in performing diagnostic tests and maintaining laboratory equipment, with proven track record of ensuring compliance with safety standards.
*Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of laboratory testing. Familiar with CAP, TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines.
*Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Baptist Healthcare
Louisville, KY
03.2025 - Current
- Performed routine chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis testing with consistent attention to specimen integrity.
- Processed blood, urine, and body fluid samples following established laboratory safety and quality control procedures.
- Verified patient identifiers and accessioned specimens in laboratory information systems to support accurate reporting.
- Analyzed test results and escalated critical values to nursing staff and providers per protocol.
Personal Care Assistant
Village Caregiving Llc
Shelbyville, KY
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other daily living activities.
- Prepared meals and snacks aligned with client preferences and dietary needs.
- Reminded clients about medications and encouraged consistent care routines.
- Coordinated transportation and errand support while maintaining reliable scheduling and service consistency.
- Completed light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation tasks to maintain clean environments.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with blood bank tasks, including specimen preparation, labeling, and compatibility verification.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to resolve specimen issues and support timely diagnostic turnaround.
- Followed infection control standards while handling biohazardous materials and preparing specimens for testing.
- Maintained analyzers, calibrated equipment, and documented maintenance activities to support reliable instrument performance.
Laboratory Manager
American Health Associates Inc.
Louisville, KY
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Supervised technologists and support staff, reinforcing SOP compliance and consistent specimen handling.
- Directed daily laboratory operations, aligning workflow with testing priorities and quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels for reagents, consumables, and supplies to support uninterrupted testing.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Baptist Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Performed clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, blood bank and coagulation departments with consistent result accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Communicated critical values promptly to nursing and provider teams for rapid intervention.
- Verified specimen integrity, accessioned samples, and prioritized urgent testing for timely clinical decision support.
- Maintained analyzer calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable instrument performance.
- Reviewed quality control data and resolved out-of-range results before releasing patient reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Watterson College
Louisville, KY08-1985
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Computer skills
Problem resolution
Certification
Ameican Medical Technongist Association
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Baptist Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kindred Healthcare
08.2023 - 01.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Village Caregiving Llc
05.2020 - 05.2024
Laboratory Manager
American Health Associates Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2019
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Baptist Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Watterson College