Medical Quality Control

Lymaris Alonso Arana

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Portage,MI 49024

Mobile: 787-***-****

Email: abgf27@r.postjobfree.com

JOB OBJECTIVES

• To obtain a challenging position in which, with action and experience contribute to the Agency.

• Strive for continual improvement in self, in others and in service.

• To fortify and develop new skills and the ability to implement them effectively.

WORK EXPERIENCE

National Air Guard PR-Medical Laboratory Journeyman 9/2011-present

United States Air Force- Medical Laboratory Apprentice Training 5/2010-9/2011

• Maintain records of all laboratory work performed and prepare specimens for shipment to various military and civilian medical facilities.

• Performed collection, analysis, and test interpretation on requested specimen samples in accordance with applicable Operational Instructions in all lab sections

CHEMISTRY

• Processed patient samples via the Siemens Dimension RXL MAX "2" analyzer

• Maintained operational integrity of the analyzer through daily/weekly/monthly Quality Control/Assurance methods and equipment calibration/cleaning.

• Performed reagent calibrations with each new lot as well as daily QC to ensure reagent values were within normal acceptable ranges.

• Used Advanced Instruments Osmometer 3300 Chemistry analyzer to perform osmolity testing.

HEMATOLOGY

• Processed samples using Beckman Coulter 750 & 500 Hematology Analyzers for Complete Blood Counts, Cell Differentials, and Retic counts and STAGO Compact Analyzers for coagulation studies.

• Demonstrated advanced understanding and ability by performing manual slide preps, WBC differentials and morphology interpretation, sedimentation rate testing and crystal identification in body fluid. Also performed manual dilution on specimens too viscous or concentrated to test.

• Maintained the operational integrity of the analyzers through daily/weekly cleaning, calibration, and quality control methods.

BLOOD BANK

• Performed therapeutic phlebotomy on patients, handled the processing of both incoming and outgoing shipments to include preparation and packing of units used for Presidential Support.

• Performed manual antibody screening/ identification using tube and gel methods and ABO/RH testing

URINALYSIS

• Determined chemical levels in urine samples using Siemens Clinitek Atlas & Advantus 500 Urinalysis Analyzers.

• Performed microscopic crystal identification as well as pregnancy screenings and post vasectomy semen analysis.

MICROBIOLOGY/PARISITOLOGY/SEROLOGY

• Conduct procedures necessary to identify bacteria and determine antibiotic sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms

• Inoculated various agars for suspected bacteria or fungi and observed for growth.

• Performed catalase, coagulase, susceptibility testing, staining and macroscopic/microscopic examination to differentiate between Gram Positive or Gram Negative Cocci/Bacilli as well as other pathogenic organisms.

Basic Military Training 3/2010-5/2010

• Basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Olympic Medical Supply Arecibo, Puerto Rico US 1/2008 – 6/2008

Medical Equipment Coordinator

• Coordinate interviews for disabled/elderly persons insured by Medicare in need of medical equipment.

• It is important that I establish rapports with my clients as to advising and making sure that the service provided be excellent and to better the client’s quality of health.

• I established contacts with Doctors and patients by phone and personal interviews.

• There were medical fairs done to assist target clients, providing information of

the health devices and counseling assistance on uses of the

medical apparel for them.

(In need to contact Supervisor: Supervisor’s Name: Mr. Sepulveda, Supervisor's Phone: 787-***-****)

EDUCATION

Community College of the Air Force 3/2010-present

Associates Degree in progrees

Medical Laboratory Technology

80 credits Semester Hours

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo, Puerto Rico US 5/2009

Bachelor's Degree

Major: BIOLOGY

Minor: Microbiology

133 credits Semester Hours

Colegio Laico San Pablo Hatillo, Puerto Rico 5/2003

High School diploma (High honor student)

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

• Active member of the university’s student of Microbiology Association (CEMA

Microbiology Certified 2006-09)

• Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Assistance (FEMA Independent Study Certified 2009)

• Leadership and Influence (FEMA Independent Study Certified 2009)

• CPR and AED certified

• Basic Military training: Self aid and buddy care, Law of armed conflict, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection level I training. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives, Joint Ethics briefings. Information Awareness training and Code of Conduct (SERE 100)

Job and Education Related Skills

• Technical skills for investigation, production and supervision in the areas of microbiology.

• Analytical skills, basic laboratory techniques and scientific reasoning for solution of problems.

• Work principles and ethical aspects in natural sciences.

• Excellent communicator.

• Proficient in using personal computer skills in such programs as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point. Also Web and Email skills.

• Speak and write two languages fluently (Spanish and English).

• Possession of a current Secret Security Clearance.

References:

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