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, TNBachelor Of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNAssociates Of Applied Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TNSkills
- 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