Tasha Walker
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Proficient Laboratory Assistant with expertise in sample collection techniques and adherence to excellent lab practices. Demonstrated ability to monitor lab supplies and ensure regulatory compliance, enhancing laboratory efficiency and customer service. Strong communication skills and physical fitness contribute to effective teamwork and operational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor
DaVita
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised security team to ensure safety protocols were consistently followed.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential security risks.
- Collaborated with local authorities during emergency situations and incident responses.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for review.
- Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources and personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols of the premises to identify potential threats or safety hazards.
Laboratory Assistant
DaVita Laboratory Healthcare
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2002 - 07.2024
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Provided technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science and resource management.
- Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Developed security protocols to protect company assets and personnel.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify vulnerabilities in security systems.
- Trained security staff on emergency response procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
SEAGULL HIGH SCHOOL
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Genesis Vocational Institution
Fort Lauderdale, FLSome College (No Degree) -
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Specimen analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Sample collection techniques
- Lab equipment processes
- Test results interpretation
- Sample checking
- Lab equipment calibration
- Specimen handling protocols
- Excellent lab practices
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Proper storage procedures
- Quality control
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Data entry
- Medical records maintenance
- Sharps disposal
- HIPAA
- Drawing blood
- Organization
- Report creation
- Report generation
- Credit card payment processing
- Customer relations
- Call center experience
- Product organization
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Stress tolerance
- Visitor screening
- Developing security plans
- Security needs assessment
- Staffing and scheduling
- Security team leadership
Timeline
Security Supervisor
DaVita
08.2024 - 11.2025
Laboratory Assistant
DaVita Laboratory Healthcare
09.2002 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
SEAGULL HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) -
Genesis Vocational Institution
Some College (No Degree) -
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE