Sharon Robb, PhD
Townville,SC
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Micobiology and Molecular Diagnostic
AnMed
04.2021 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Created reports on lab operations for various departments, including infection prevention, sepsis committee and pathologist.
- Member of Sepsis Committee, Antibiotic Stewardship committee and Infection Prevention Committee, Laboratory Employee Engagement Committee and Safety Committee.
- Validate/Verify/Correlate new tests and procedures; prepare Risk Assessments and set-up IQCP’s.
- Completed Leadership Training (LEAD program)
Hematology Supervisor
Puget Sound Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Participated in Emergency Response Team; completed FEMA training.
- LEAN Green belt-training (need project to complete).
- Chosen for and completed Virtual Aspiring Leadership Training and LEAD programs.
Hematology Team Leader
Harrison Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Lead hematology team in daily operation of hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis department, within a busy, patient-centric hospital.
- Ensure department employees receive annual competency training, evaluations and maintain training records.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Optimized resource allocation to maximize overall team output while minimizing costs.
Laboratory Supervisor
Henrico Drs Hospital, West Creek Emergency Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided management oversight for daily operation of the emergency center lab, including chemistry, hematology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, and microbiology.
- Managed College of American Pathologists (CAP) surveys, prepared for initial laboratory inspection, and passed initial inspection in February 2013, with only three deficiencies throughout the entire laboratory.
Microbiology Supervisor
Oak Hill Hospital (HCA)
04.2009 - 02.2012
- Led teams and initiatives in hospital-wide efforts on Antimicrobial Management (Stewardship Committee), which promoted the appropriate use of antimicrobials, and the Sepsis Initiative, which involved the implementation of a program of sustained, continuous quality improvement in sepsis care.
- Developed and presented a business plan to determine the feasibility of recent technology and testing procedures.
- Provided relief as substitute for the Administrative Director during vacations and absences.
Translational Diagnostics Technical Specialist
Ventana Medical Systems (Now A Roche Company)
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Researched customer needs and desires and collaborated with customers to automate research for ISH and IHC protocols on Ventana Medical Systems instrumentation.
- Worked in house and at client sites (pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and drug discovery research laboratories). Ensured quality work through Quality First Program.
- Supported customers via telephone technical support (level 2) and documented all communications in accordance with company standard operating procedures.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Evening Shift Supervisor
North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA)
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Utilized proper safety precautions and verified that staff followed safety protocols in all activities. Processed all laboratory orders within prescribed time limits. Diligently followed QC/QA guidelines in all laboratory areas, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and procedures and JCAHO and CLIA requirements.
- Supervised daily laboratory operation at a centralized laboratory. Performed standard biological, microbiological, and chemical tests in all areas of medical laboratory.
Medical Technologist (Microbiology)
North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA)
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Performed monitoring, screening, and troubleshooting of analytical devices, including calibration, quality control, “on the fly” or run-by-run assessment, statistical control of observed data, and recording normal operations.
- Completed microbiological or serological analysis on a variety of body fluids (blood, urine) and tissues to assist physicians in disease diagnosis. Accurately labeled and safely handled specimens.
Education
MBA - Healthcare
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC12.2024
Ph.D. - Physiology And Functional Genomics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Cell Science
University of Florida
Gainesville12.1988
Skills
- Staff Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Employee Motivation
- Training and Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delegation Skills
- Team Building
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Microbiology, 2009 – 2010, 2021-2023
• American Society for Clinical Pathologists, 1993 – Present
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist License, State of Florida (Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clilnical Chemistry, Hematology and Immunochematology), 1993 – 2023. (License currently Inactive)
• Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (Microbiology), 2010 – 2023 (License currently Inactive)
• National Certification as Medical Technologist, Board of Registry, ASCP, 1993 – Present
Timeline
Supervisor of Micobiology and Molecular Diagnostic
AnMed
04.2021 - Current
Hematology Supervisor
Puget Sound Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2021
Hematology Team Leader
Harrison Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2016
Laboratory Supervisor
Henrico Drs Hospital, West Creek Emergency Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
Microbiology Supervisor
Oak Hill Hospital (HCA)
04.2009 - 02.2012
Translational Diagnostics Technical Specialist
Ventana Medical Systems (Now A Roche Company)
09.2007 - 03.2009
Evening Shift Supervisor
North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA)
05.2007 - 08.2007
Medical Technologist (Microbiology)
North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA)
02.2007 - 05.2007
MBA - Healthcare
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Ph.D. - Physiology And Functional Genomics
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Cell Science
University of Florida
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