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S. Charisse Brown

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Technologist and Microbiologist notably at Novant Health, Inc. Excels in problem solving, proficiency and customer service. Committed to technical leadership and guidance along with implementation of advanced molecular diagnostic tools to aid in everyday laboratory operations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Novant Health, Inc
02.1997 - Current


  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Stayed current with industry advancements through regular continuing education, webinars and lunch and learn presentations, applying learnings to daily practice.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
  • Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
  • Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
  • Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.

Microbiologist

LabCorp
06.1995 - 02.1997
  • Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
  • Introduced to high volume specimen processing and culture reading at a rapid pace while still producing accurate results.
  • Collected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed scholarly articles pertaining to microbiology trends, staying up-to-date on emerging technologies.
  • Evaluated antimicrobial agents using standardized disk diffusion methods to inform treatment options for patients with infections.
  • Attended industry conferences to broaden knowledge.

Education

Pre-Pharmacy

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Bachelor Of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05.1995

Skills

  • Microscopy proficiency
  • MALDI-TOF
  • Pathogen detection
  • Aseptic technique
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Professionalism
  • Quality Control
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe

Accomplishments

  • MLS III Title (5/26/24)
  • Documented and resolved defective packaging of Vitek 2 MIC cards which led to discontinuation of certain lot numbers of the product.
  • Collaborated with team of my peers in the development of Reading Culture Plates by Time in order to maximize bacteria growth.
  • Key operator for both the MALDI-TOF and Vitek 2 instruments.

Certification

ASCP board certified (1995)

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Novant Health, Inc
02.1997 - Current

Microbiologist

LabCorp
06.1995 - 02.1997

Pre-Pharmacy

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor Of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Winston-Salem State University

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