Taylor Fernandes
North Kingstown
Summary
To continue to improve my knowledge and skills as a medical laboratory scientist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Providence
08.2019 - Current
- Performs and succeeds in clinical laboratory testing in multiple departments, such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, and specimen processing.
- Evaluates test results to determine whether they are normal, abnormal, or accurate.
- Successfully communicates with all departments of the hospital to accurately relay results, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.
- Ability to maintain proper laboratory instrument function by performing calibrations, quality control, and troubleshooting.
- Participates in continuing education and training programs to stay in tune with advances in the field of medical laboratory science, and maintain a knowledgeable mindset. Such as attending Abbott Alinity training in Texas (February 2024) to stay up to date with new instruments implemented within the laboratory.
Personalized Living Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Tiverton
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Maintained familiar and friendly relationships with clients and their families.
- Responsibilities included medication reminders, overseeing the proper administration of medications, and household duties such as laundry, and assistance during meal time.
- The main goal is to provide care that enhances the well-being of residents within the facility.
Receptionist
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Tiverton
05.2012 - 07.2019
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered large number of calls and emails daily.
- Kept friendly and familiar relationships with the facilities elderly residents.
- Performed administrative duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-2019
Associate of Science -
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA12-2014
Skills
- Proper specimen handling
- Instrument monitoring and upkeep
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance and control management
- Proficient in microbiology culture work-ups
- Adherence to safety protocols
- SOP implementation in all testing
- Maintaining HIPAA patient confidentiality
- Troubleshooting
- Maintaining proficiency in all laboratory departments
Certification
- MLS ASCP certified June 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Personalized Living Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
06.2015 - 07.2019
Receptionist
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
05.2012 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Associate of Science -
Bristol Community College
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