Paula Powell

• Directed laboratory operations, aligning workflows with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensured CLIA and CAP compliance through routine audits, documentation review, and corrective action follow-up.
• Supervised laboratory staff, providing coaching, scheduling oversight, and performance feedback.
• Implemented quality control procedures to maintain accurate, timely diagnostic testing results.
• Managed proficiency testing, reviewing results and addressing discrepancies to strengthen analytical reliability.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing leadership to resolve testing issues and improve service delivery.
• Ensured accurate data collection and analysis through strict quality control measures.
• Kept laboratory in line with facility and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits and addressing any identified issues promptly.

• Directed laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing workflows and timely result reporting.
• Supervised staff scheduling, training, and performance standards across daily lab functions.
• Implemented quality control procedures to maintain reliable specimen processing and analytical accuracy.
• Maintained compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and laboratory policies.
• Coordinated equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to reduce workflow disruptions.
• Managed inventory levels for reagents, supplies, and critical testing materials.
• Reviewed laboratory data and documentation to support accurate records and audit readiness.
• Improved operational procedures to enhance efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
• Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
• Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
• Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
• Managed a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of lab equipment.
• Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
• Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy and support reliable clinical testing results.
• Inspected equipment performance and identified wear before failures disrupted workflow.
• I was proficient in all areas of the high complex lab including:Blood bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, PCR, Blood Gases,Medtox, and many kit tests.

I was competent in all areas of the moderately complex, CAP accredited lab.

• Delivered classroom and lab instruction using hands-on demonstrations, guided practice, and skill reinforcement.
• Assessed student performance through written tests, practical evaluations, and progress monitoring.
• Maintained safe learning environment by reinforcing lab procedures, equipment protocols, and workplace expectations.
• Collaborated with colleagues and industry partners to align training with current workforce requirements.
• Documented student attendance, grades, competencies, and classroom records accurately.
• Mentored students in employability skills, professionalism, and preparation for certification or career placement.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

• Supervised laboratory workflows to ensure timely specimen processing and accurate test reporting.
• Enforced CLIA, COLA, and hospital quality standards across daily laboratory operations.
• Trained staff on specimen handling, safety procedures, and laboratory equipment usage.
• Reviewed quality control results and corrected instrument issues to maintain testing accuracy.
• Managed inventory levels for reagents, supplies, and critical laboratory materials.
• Investigated reporting discrepancies and implemented corrective actions for process reliability.
• Maintained laboratory records, proficiency testing documentation, and compliance audit readiness.
• Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
• Facilitated troubleshooting efforts during unexpected challenges or crises while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Created quality control reports on a monthly basis.

• Calibrated clinic equipment to maintain accurate diagnostics and reliable patient care support.
• Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and restored functionality quickly to reduce service interruptions.
• Performed routine maintenance on bench equipment following safety and quality standards.
• I was competent in all areas of the high complex COLA lab including: Blood bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, and multiple kit tests.

I was competent in all areas of the CLIA high complex lab.

I was competent in all areas of the CLIA high complex lab.

• Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to improve comprehension and retention.
• Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• I taught lab students multiple areas of lab studies.