Collected and prepared specimens to ensure accurate laboratory analysis.
Assisted in preparing laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
Maintained accurate records of laboratory procedures and results.
Operated laboratory equipment to conduct tests and experiments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Missouri Veterans Home
09.2018 - 05.2022
Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising
Responded to patient calls to assess needs and provide appropriate assistance.
Delivered compassionate care to patients in a healthcare setting.
Cashier and Stocker
Pacific Rim Market
Cape Girardeau, MO
02.2017 - 12.2019
Reconciled daily cash sales to ensure accurate financial reporting
Organized stock on shelves to facilitate efficient product access
Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
Maintained a clean and organized checkout area.
Assisted customers with product inquiries and recommendations.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2016 - 12.2018
Provided friendly customer service while processing orders and handling cash transactions
Built rapport with customers to ensure their needs were met and expectations exceeded
Handled diverse customer interactions and resolved issues effectively
Adaptable to pressure, responsible, organized and hardworking
Demonstrated friendliness and courtesy to all customers
Communicated effectively with team members and customers
Maintained cleanliness standards in work area
Able to collaborate and work well in a teamwork
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Mercy Jefferson
01.2025 - Current
- Analyzed patient samples, including blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids, to detect diseases and infections using manual and automated techniques.
Performed general laboratory analyses across multiple disciplines including chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, hematology, and serology.
-Laboratory Equipment Operation: operate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and analyzers, ensuring proper functionality and accuracy
- Implemented and monitored quality control programs and performed statistical analyses to ensure precision and reliability of test results.
- Specimen Management: oversee the full lifecycle of patient samples, including collection, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal, maintaining specimen integrity and traceability
-Compliance and Safety: ensuring adherence to government regulations, hospital policies, and laboratory safety standards, maintaining a clean and safe work environment
-Assessed laboratory results and monitored patient therapy effectiveness to support ongoing clinical care.
Education
Bachelor - Medical laboratory Scientist
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
01-2025
Highschool -
Cape Central High School
Cape Girardeau, MO
01-2019
Skills
Specimen management
Specimen processing
Specimen analysis
Laboratory instrument operation
Quality control
Compliance management
Analytical techniques
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer