Hardworking and dedicated new graduate eager to apply my laboratory skills and knowledge as a medical technologist.
Skills
Additional Information
AWARDS
Navy Achievement Medal (2) Good Conduct Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Battle Excellence (2)
Combat Action Ribbon National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3)
Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award (2)
Work History
08/2016 to Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist InternCarolina East Medical Center – New Bern, NC
Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.
Validated quality control on analyzers in a timely manner to ensure accurate results.
Processed with accuracy an average of 4000 specimens per month.
Operated properly and maintained 2 XN 2000 and 2 BCS XP analyzers.
Conducted accurate differentials on peripheral blood and body fluid.
Quickly and thoroughly performed urinalysis on multiple specimens daily.
Processed and identified bacterial species from multiple specimens.
Operated properly and maintained Bruker Microflex, Bactec, Microscan Walkaway 96 plus, the iChem Velocity and iQ 200 Select.
Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts, and documents for publications and presentation.
Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Prepared specimens and performed Nissl and H&E staining.
Conducted chemical analysis of bodily fluids and spent hemodialysis dialysate to determine the actual values.
Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, sickle cell tests, hemoglobin estimations, fragility tests, coagulation time and clot retraction time.
Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Developed, maintained and improved experimental data spreadsheets.
10/2009 to Current
Certified Pharmacy TechnicianCVS Pharmacy – New Bern, NC
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
processed Quickly and accurately 200 prescriptions per day.
Completed with accuracy pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
Effectively communicated effectively between insurance companies, patients and physicians to ensure patients received the effective, cost saving medication prescribed.
Properly trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and policies regarding the pharmacy practice.
06/2002 to 06/2007
Aviation Structural and Hydraulic MechanicUnited States Navy – Whidbey Island, WA
Accurately maintained 24 aircrew personal flight logs and 14 individual training jackets as required by Naval Aviation.
Prepared and distributed daily and weekly schedules for a command of 250 sailors.
Tracked all daily flights, training and combat missions to ensure readiness status for deployment.
Performed daily, weekly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance on 5 EA-6B Prowler aircraft during noncombat and combat missions.
Education
May 2017
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science East Carolina University - Greenville, NC Clinical Laboratory Science
2009
Certified Pharmacy Technician: Skagit Valley Community College - Mt. Vernon, WA
