Medical Quality Assurance

Wendy McPherson Strickland

910-***-**** (Cell)

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Wilmington, NC 28412

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Objective:

To obtain a challenging position where my skills, experience, and education may be utilized

to positively impact company performance

Qualifications:

Outstanding administrative and organizational skills with efficient time management,

prioritizing maximum productivity

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Quick learner and problem solver with practical solutions

Thorough and accurate completion of documentation

Education:

1984 Associate's Degree in Pre-nursing University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

1985 Training in Phlebotomy New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

2003 Histology Training Harford College, Bel Air, MD

2003-2004 Histology Practical New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC

Certifications:

1983-Present Phlebotomist American Society for Clinical Pathology-Certification # 8189 no expiration

2004-Present Histology Certification #19036

Work Experience:

1983-2005 New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC-- P B T ASCP Lab Technician

2000-2014 Wilmington Pathology Associates (under names Solstas/Quest 2014-2016)--HT ASCP Histo Technician

Essential Job Duties:

While employed at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, job duties were as follows

in the Clinical Chemistry Lab: processed lab specimens to be analyzed, operated all clinical

analyst machines after calibration and QC

In the Hematology Lab: processed lab specimens to be analyzed, operated all analyst

machines after calibration and QC

In the Referral Lab Department: processed/transferred samples to outside clinical

laboratories for various testing

In the Phlebotomy Department: performed phlebotomy on both inpatients and out-

patients

While employed at Wilmington Pathology Associates (later Solstas/Quest):

Wrote SOP's, QA for the practice to ensure and maintain CAP and CLIA certification

Performed procedures, cutting H & E's after embedding the samples, including special

staining, immunohistochemistry stains, and decalcification and other special procedures

Performed gross examinations and submitting sections for processing under the direction

of the pathologist

Utilized the Laboratory Information System (CoPath) for printing labels, cassettes,

tracking, ordering, and advancing of histology stains and procedures

Monitored inventory and routinely checked supplies,maintained records and

documentation as required by laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance

Maintained laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory policies,

procedures, and quality assurance requirements

References upon request

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