Lesley Crider
Email: ********@**********.***
Address:
City: Quincy
State: IL
Zip: 62301
Country: USA
Phone: 217-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Medical Laboratory Scientist skilled as an effective department leader and clinical educator. I am proficient in all areas of the laboratory with most recent experience in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology. My skills also includes specimen processing, chemistry, blood bank, and reference laboratory experience. I am an experienced clinical educator teaching clinical rotations in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis as well as assisted in chemistry, and microbiology. I have also prepared and presented lecture for coagulation. Preparation of clinical competency and exams are also part of the skills I have learned. I am accustomed to working in a fast paced hospital laboratory where correct results in a timely manner is critical. The experience that I have earned in different laboratories has given me perspectives on different organizational cultures. I have comprehensive understanding of all areas of the laboratory and maintain knowledge of current laboratory practice. I am able to multi-task well and prioritize my work to best provide quality results. Organization, delegation, and communication are skills that I have enhanced as a department supervisor. I enjoy working with people and collaborate well with others to build positive relationships and outcomes. My passion for sharing my love of the human body and its pathophysiology is clearly evident. As an individual, I have very traditional attitudes that value integrity, respect, and excellence.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 11/2012 (Health Administration/Education)
High School Dipolma from Truman State University, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Blessing Hospital / John Wood Community College, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Executive Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist skilled as an effective department leader and clinical educator. I am proficient in all areas of the laboratory with most recent experience in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology. My skills also includes specimen processing, chemistry, blood bank, and reference laboratory experience. I am an experienced clinical educator teaching clinical rotations in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis as well as assisted in chemistry, and microbiology. I have also prepared and presented lecture for coagulation. Preparation of clinical competency and exams are also part of the skills I have learned.
I am accustomed to working in a fast paced hospital laboratory where correct results in a timely manner is critical. The experience that I have earned in different laboratories has given me perspectives on different organizational cultures. I have comprehensive understanding of all areas of the laboratory and maintain knowledge of current laboratory practice. I am able to multi-task well and prioritize my work to best provide quality results. Organization, delegation, and communication are skills that I have enhanced as a department supervisor.
I enjoy working with people and collaborate well with others to build positive relationships and outcomes. My passion for sharing my love of the human body and its pathophysiology is clearly evident. As an individual, I have very traditional attitudes that value integrity, respect, and excellence.
Core Qualifications
Department organization
Procedure development
Implementation of new tests
Inventory control
Maintenance programs
Instrument troubleshooting
Complex problem solving
Quality management
Performance improvement strategies
Staff training
Interpersonal skills
Clinical instruction
Clinical competency preparation
Professional Experience
August 2010 to Current
Hannibal Regional Hospital Hannibal, MO
Supervisor of Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis
Oversee testing for hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis departments.
Responsible for writing and revising procedures; supervising and training technologists working in these departments; sustaining compliance with current testing standards and regulations; maintaining, troubleshooting, and recordkeeping for instrumentation; reviewing reagent supply and budget demands; and providing leadership within the laboratory.
Improved communication skills and gained supervisory experience including reinforcement and correction of skills.
Implement changes in department through new procedures, training staff, building staff ownership, and incorporating staff ideas.
June 1998 to 11/25/2012 12:00:00 AM
Mitchell County Hospital Beloit, KS
Certified Nurse Assistant
June 1997 to 11/25/2012 12:00:00 AM
Jewell County Hospital Crestview, Mankato
Certified Nurse Assistant
January 2005 to Spring 2011
Blessing Hospital Quincy, IL
Medical Technologist
Work in technical areas of the laboratory drawing, processing, and analyzing specimens.
Have a working knowledge of quality control procedures and methods.
Able to perform standard maintenance and troubleshooting on chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology instruments and equipment.
Gained important technical abilities, as well as, familiarity with instrumentation and quality control issues, and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
Also enhanced interpersonal communication skills and dealing with staff issues as chairperson of the laboratory partnership council and as an evening supervisor.
June 2004 to January 2005
Sunset Home Quincy, IL
Certified Nurse Assistant
September 2003 to June 2004
Lewis County Nursing Home Canton, MO
Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsible for daily care of residents.
Provide assistance with hygiene, meals, and other needs.
Recorded vital signs and assisted with medications and treatments.
Worked with other staff to ensure quality care.
Gained respect and empathy for elderly and those unable to care for themselves.
Also developed crucial knowledge of providing service in a caring and personal manner.
March 2003 to July 2003
Pfizer Global Manufacturing Lincoln, NE
Aseptic Technician
Worked as a technician in the large-scale manufacturing of vaccines for animals.
Production required precise measurements and sequential steps.
Used aseptic technique in mixing of chemicals.
Gained knowledge and importance of standard operating procedures in a large corporation.
Followed important safety protocol and quality standards to manufacture an excellent product.
January 2003 to March 2003
Community Alternatives Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Direct Support Professional
Assisted developmentally disabled persons with vocational skills allowing them to be able to function in the community workplace as contributing member.
Served as a job coach in hotel housekeeping and manufacturing settings.
Provided encouragement, incentives, and discipline when needed.
Learned unique problem solving techniques.
Acted as a liaison between community employers, general public, and the developmentally disabled.
March 2002 to September 2002
Envoy Market Research Kirksville, MO
Interviewer
Conducted consumer surveys over the telephone.
Used communication and public relation skills to perform public opinion surveys for common products and services.
July 1998 to April 2002
Chuck Comstock Kirksville, MO
Personal Care Assistant
Assisted Mr. Comstock with daily activities during college.
Mr. Comstock is a quadriplegic that I began helping with note taking during class.
Gained more responsibilities through the years such as driving to and from class, assistance with catheterization, dressing and daily activities, basic housekeeping, meal preparation, overnight help, and assistance with bowel program.
Gained employment from providers Mr. Comstock used for assistance with daily activities.
Education
2013 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Master in Health Administration Health Administration/Education
Expected graduation in June 2013.
May 2007 Truman State University Kirksville, MO
B.A Biology
January 2005 Blessing Hospital / John Wood Community College Quincy, IL
A.A.S Medical Laboratory Technology
Certifications
Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP) - License # 225797
Issue date- September 2007 Expiration date- September 2013
Affiliations
American Society for Clinical Pathology
College of American Pathologists
References
Lindsay Dugan, Analytic Supervisor
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Supervisor
Lisa Bryant, Chemistry Dept Supervisor
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Co-worker
Barbara Parkhill, Lab Director
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Administrator
Dr. Thomas Roisum, Medical Director
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Pathologist
Jill Stegemen, Lab Manager
Blessing Hospital
Former supervisor
217-***-**** ext. 6200
Chris McQuern, PM Shift Supervisor
Blessing Hospital
Former co-worker
217-***-**** ext. 6200