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Stephanie Vanhoose

Whitsett,NC

Summary

Hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist bringing 11 years of expertise in general lab testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Hospital
Burlington, NC
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor patient health conditions.
  • Analyzed test results for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret lab results for patient management.
  • Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

WakeMed Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
05.2023 - Current

Generalist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

AMN Healthcare Sentara Regional Hospital
South Boston, VA
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures for hematology, microbiology and chemistry departments.
  • Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
  • Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
  • Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
  • Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Instrumentation used: Sysmex XN 2000, Cobas, ACL tops, sysmex CS 2500, Beckman Coulter Iris, Biofire, Eplex, Cepheid
  • Epic Beaker

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, NC
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
  • Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Instrumentation used: XN 2000, Biofire, Beckman Coulter DXC and DXI and Iris.
  • EPIC, sunquest, remisol

MLT

AMN Health Care- Sovah
Martinsville, VA
11.2019 - 03.2020

Blood Bank Gel Method

XN 2000

Meditech LIS

MLT

AMN Healthcare- Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2019 - 11.2019

Siemens Vistas

XN

Trauma Center

Epic Beaker

MLT

AMN Health Care- UNC Smith Field
Smithfield, NC
01.2019 - 08.2019

XN 2000, Iris

Epic Beaker

MLT

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Greenville, SC
05.2014 - 01.2019

Generalist

Instrumentation used: Siemens Vistas, BD phoenix

LIS Sunquest

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
04.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
05.2014

Skills

  • Testing Protocols
  • Microscopic Techniques
  • Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Processing
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Corrective Actions
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Learning
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Microbiology Expertise
  • Equipment Operation
  • Universal Precautions
  • Instrument Maintenance
  • Knowledgeable in Chemistry
  • Sample Testing
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Gram Staining
  • Molecular Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Urinalysis
  • Clinical Investigation
  • Documentation Skills

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

WakeMed Cary Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

AMN Healthcare Sentara Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2023

MLT

AMN Health Care- Sovah
11.2019 - 03.2020

MLT

AMN Healthcare- Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 11.2019

MLT

AMN Health Care- UNC Smith Field
01.2019 - 08.2019

MLT

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
05.2014 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Tri County Technical College