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Winnie Gumbe

Nashville,TN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. .

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Pathgroup Labs
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - Current
  • Tested samples within required timeframes and following appropriate standards, logging results in files.
  • Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
  • Completed regular checks and documented use dates for controls, reagents and calibrators.
  • Handled and disposed of chemicals, reagents and biological samples in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.
  • Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
  • Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
  • Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
  • Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
  • Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  • Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
  • Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
  • Identified microorganisms present in Type samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Tampa Community Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Conducted evaluations for as many as Number patients daily.
  • Identified microorganisms present in Type samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Horizon Medical Center
Dickson, TN
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Identified microorganisms present in Type samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Associate Of Science - Health Sciences

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN

Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Associates Of Applied Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN

Skills

  • Specimen collection
  • Quality Assurance
  • Specimen Testing and Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Microorganism Identification
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Microscopic techniques
  • MEDITECH software
  • Equipment calibration
  • Lab test analysis
  • PPE Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Equipment Calibration

Software

Sunquest, Meditech

Certification

  • MT - Medical Technologist - ML 24425

  • MT - Medical Technologist - TN 49035

Contact

Nashville, TN 37207

Education and Training

Gallatin, TN,Nashville, TN,Nashville, TN

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Pathgroup Labs
04.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technologist

AdventHealth
09.2018 - 10.2020

Medical Laboratory Technician

Tampa Community Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2018

Medical Laboratory Technician

Horizon Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2017

Associate Of Science - Health Sciences

Nashville State Community College

Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Tennessee State University

Associates Of Applied Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences

Volunteer State Community College
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