Penny Miller
Kosciusko,MS
Summary
Highly experienced laboratory professional with deep expertise in clinical chemistry and blood bank procedures. Strong record of maintaining quality control, calibrating instruments, and documenting accurate results in laboratory information systems. Recognized for staff training, problem-solving, and consistent CLIA compliance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Leake
Carthage, MS
10.2010 - Current
- Calibrated analyzers and performed quality control checks for accurate diagnostic reporting.
- Ensured specimen integrity and accurately logged samples according to hospital laboratory procedures.
- Reviewed abnormal results and alerted nursing staff and providers promptly.
- Followed CLIA, CAP, and hospital safety standards during testing workflow
- Supported high-complexity testing for Baptist Memorial Hospital Leake's clinical laboratory.
- Documented results in laboratory information systems and resolved result discrepancies
- Prepared reagents and performed manual tests in accordance with established protocols.
- Mentored new laboratory staff on instrument use and specimen handling
- Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
- Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in the environment.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor
Premier Medical Group
Kosciusko, Mississippi
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Analyzed patient specimens for Premier Medical Group using hematology, chemistry, and microbiology methods.
- Verified test results and documented findings in laboratory information systems.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments and performed routine quality control checks.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory regulations, infection control, and specimen handling standards.
- Collaborated with Premier Medical Group staff to support accurate patient testing workflows.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on procedures and equipment use, enhancing accuracy in reporting documentation.
- Prepared reagents and performed manual tests in accordance with established protocols.
- Analyzed test results, identified discrepancies and reported findings to physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for clinical processes, ensuring compliance and consistency in laboratory practices.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and conducted preventive maintenance activities.
- Monitored proficiency testing in a laboratory environment, implementing corrective actions to maintain testing standards.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Mississippi Blood Services
Flowood, Mississippi
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Reviewed compatibility testing, antibody screening, and crossmatch results for accuracy
- Monitored quality control measures for safety and accuracy of blood product collection, processing, testing and storage.
- Enforced quality control standards for reagents, equipment, and specimen handling
- Monitored compliance with AABB, CLIA, and hospital blood bank policies
- Investigated discrepant results and resolved transfusion service processing issues
- Coordinated blood product inventory, storage, and issue using blood bank procedures
- Oversaw blood product inventory management, ensuring proper storage and rotation. of blood products, including ordering, storage, rotation and distribution.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and lab staff on urgent blood product needs
- Developed standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow within the laboratory environment.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital
Kosciusko, Mississippi
05.1995 - 11.2017
- Calibrated analyzers and maintained quality control for accurate diagnostic results
- Reviewed abnormal results and promptly notified nursing staff and providers to ensure timely patient care
- Verified specimen integrity and accessioned samples following hospital laboratory procedures
- Executed accurate data entry into laboratory information systems to maintain records into the laboratory information system.
- Documented results in laboratory information systems, resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity
- Followed CLIA, CAP, and hospital safety standards during testing workflow
- Mentored new laboratory staff on instrument use and specimen handling
- Assessed lab team and individual competencies, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of Mississippi Lexington
Lexington, Mississippi
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Calibrated analyzers and maintained quality control for accurate diagnostic results
- Reviewed abnormal results and promptly notified nursing staff and providers to ensure timely intervention
- Verified specimen integrity and accessioned samples following hospital laboratory procedures
- Followed CLIA, CAP, and hospital safety standards during testing workflow
- Documented results in laboratory information systems and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy in reporting
- Prepared reagents and performed manual tests in accordance with established protocols.
- Contributed to lab team competency assessments, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Lackey Memorial Hospital
Forest, Mississippi
07.1994 - 05.1995
- Calibrated analyzers and maintained quality control for accurate diagnostic results
- Reviewed abnormal results and notified nursing staff and providers promptly
- Verified specimen integrity and accessioned samples following hospital laboratory procedures
- Followed CLIA, CAP, and hospital safety standards during the testing workflow
- Documented results in laboratory information systems and resolved result discrepancies
- Tracked reagent inventory and prepared supplies for daily lab operations
- Mentored new laboratory staff on instrument use and specimen handling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS06-1994
Associate of Science - Computers
East Central Community College
Decatur05-1985
Skills
- Clinical chemistry
- Blood bank testing
- Quality control
- Instrument calibration
- Laboratory information systems
- Specimen processing
- CLIA compliance
- Staff training
- Organizational management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor
Premier Medical Group
01.2017 - 03.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Mississippi Blood Services
01.2017 - 03.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of Mississippi Lexington
12.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Leake
10.2010 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital
05.1995 - 11.2017
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Lackey Memorial Hospital
07.1994 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Science - Computers
East Central Community College