[Melody Burrell]
[*** Allen Street] [Dallas, TX *5204] [972-***-****] [*****************@***.***]
My objective is to gain a directorial position within a large company that will enable me to use my skills and knowledge while gaining other skills to help the company remain compliant with accreditation agencies as well increasing profit.
Education
[University of Louisiana], [Monroe], [LA]
Bachelors of Clinical Laboratory Science 2001-2003.
[Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College], [Gautier], [MS]
Associates of Applied Science 1996-2000.
Experience
[5/2015 – Present]
[Laboratory Manager] [Crescent Medical Center Lancaster]
In charge of test ranging from Waived to High Complexity.
Oversee all Point of Care testing to include Abbott Glucometers, Abbott I-Stat, Alere EPOC, many Waived test kits, Urinalysis with Siemens Clinitek, and Alere Triage
Transformed Transfusion Services to bring testing in hospital.
Setup, purchased, and began Coagulation testing in hospital.
Oversee Coagulation with Sysmex CA-620, Hematology with Horiba Pentra XL 80, Chemistry with the Ortho Vitros 5600, and Transfusion Services with Ortho Gel system.
In charge of Reviews and competencies for 12 lab employees as well as competencies for many nursing and respiratory employees on Point of Care testing.
Remodeled lab to meet Clia requirements.
Evident CPSI computer system. Also Interfaced computer system with Reference lab.
[8/2012 – 5/2015]
[Supervisor, Lab Services] [Texas Oncology PA]
Oversaw 4 High Complexity Oncology laboratories.
Oversight of up to 8 employees.
Setup, purchased, and began Chemistry with Siemens Dimension EXL testing.
Oversaw Point of Care testing with the Roche Coagucheck XS
Oversaw Hematology with Beckman Coulter DxH 600.
Worked with Orchard LIS and even interfaced to Reference lab.
Won Cola Excellence award for accreditation.
[12/2007 – 8/2012]
[Med Tech Generalist] [Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall]
High Complexity laboratory
Performed various testing for all departments of the lab to include Transfusion Services, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Point of Care testing.
Worked on Evident CPSI computer System.
Resolved many QC issues with Lead Techs.
Instruments include Ortho Gel system, Siemens Microscan, Siemens Clinitek, I-Stat, Beckman Coulter DxH 800, Sysmex CA-500, and Siemens Dimension EXL.
Always a part of inspections with Lab being accredited by JACHO.
[5/2007 –12/2008]
[Sr. Medical Technologist] [Dallas Regional Medical Center]
I perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological testing on blood and body fluids.
Microscopically examine blood and other body fluids.
Setup cultures of body fluids and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
Analyze samples for chemical content and determine concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
Type and cross match blood samples for successful infusion in compatible transfusion recipients.
Acts as a resource for new employees and serves as a consultant to phlebotomists as needed.
Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
Certification
MLS(ASCP)
MLT(ASCP)
Leadership
Currently serve on Policies and Procedures committee, Safety Committee, Surgical Services/ER Services Committee, and the Quality Assurance Committee.
Currently Enrolled in ASCP Leadership institute
References
Available upon request.