Eileen A. Nelson

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1-901-***-****

Memphis, TN 38125

Work Experience

Traveling Medical Technologist

LRS Healthcare Agency:

-BaylorScott&White Hospital, Waco, TX

July 17, 2023 to October 15, 2023

-Baptist Hospital, Louisville, KY

March 13, 2023 to April 19, 2023

-Regional One Hospital, Memphis, TN

July 18, 2022 to December 23, 2023

*Performed testing in core labs (Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Urinalysis and Micro.)

*Performed quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances performances

*Documented test results using computerized and manual transcripts

*Identified and resolved unexpected results

*Received feedback and process improvement opportunities to patient satisfaction

*Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and strategies

*Processed patient specimens according to priority and documents

*Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations and reference labs

*Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements

*Performed instrumentation QC

*Followed good laboratory practices

*Received, reviewed, and tested specimens, including priority specimens Medical Technology, Manager

Precision Laboratories, Olive Branch, MS

December 2021 to February 2022

*Supervised and performed technical and administrative functions for clinical laboratory

*Maintained medical laboratory equipment performance

*Assisted developing operations, quality and troubleshooting procedures

*Maintained lab QA/QC manuals

*Supervised lab Technician

*Assisted in evaluating new equipment

Eileen A. Nelson

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*Responsible for equipment maintenance, documentation and performed minor repairs if needed

*Made recommendations to management for adoption of cost saving on equipment and supplies

*Knowledge of good laboratory practices and regulatory practices (CLIA, CAP, OSHA, etc.) Medical Technologist Supervisor

Compass Laboratory Services, Memphis, TN

August 2020 to December 2021

*Oversee the safety of laboratory daily activities

*Advise Staff members to adhere to established protocol, procedures, and regulations

*Demonstrate a solid scientific knowledge to manage routine and proficiency testing

*Review and release Covid, Bacterial and Viral specimen results

*Review all QC performed on each specimen run (Wounds, UTI’s, RPP, Drugs, and Flu)

*Maintain proper records of all results

*Supervised technicians and train less experienced laboratory staff

*Communicate essential information to other personnel, managers, and clients

*Organized weekly staff meetings

Lead Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostic Laboratory, Memphis, TN

April 2019 to May 2020

*Prepared dried blood spot samples for analysis

*Performed TB kit validation before testing

*Analysis test results and take corrective action as needed

*Approved and released TB patient results in an unparalleled turnaround time (TAT)

*Assisted in leading the accessioning of laboratory samples while maintaining an order entry error of less than 0.5%

*Prepped TB samples plates on Janus analyzer, read TB plates on CTL analyzer and confirmed results by microscopic review

*Mastered high proficiency testing on LYNX (TB new semi-automated analyzer)

*Participated in continuing education and training programs

*Maintained regulatory standards and Good Laboratory Practices

*Followed company safety policies and procedures within work

*Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment Eileen A. Nelson

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*Performed troubling shooting and repairs on equipment when needed Lead Medical Technologist

Delta Medical Technologist, Memphis, TN

February 2017 to January 2019

*Lead MT on training and validating Beckman Coulter DxH 600

*Scheduled training session for all laboratory staff on Beckman Coulter DXH 600

*Assisted in execution, data collection, report drafting and editing new laboratory policies and procedures for Beckman Coulter DxH 600

*Weekly inventory and ordering of reagents, consumables, and other supplies

*Daily maintenance and quality control on Beckman Coulter, Cobas 600, ACL/Elite-Coagulation, Microbiology and Clinitek-Urinalysis analyzer

*Mastered high proficiency testing in the Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology and Coagulation departments

*Mastered proficiency drug testing for hospital personnel, clinics, reference labs, private doctor office, non-governmental business, and worker comp

*Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and instrument manels

*Knowledge of safer use of laboratory equipment

*Familiarity with applicable MSDS

*Assisted in safety drills, safety training and testing Medical Technologist

Interstate Blood Bank, (Grifols), Inc, Memphis, TN October 2016 to January 2017 (Contract)

*Followed written procedures for samples handling, processing, analyzing, and reporting PCR test results

*Performed low, moderate, and high complexity PCR testing of donor samples

*Assisted laboratory Management with monitoring of testing performed, accuracy, and timely reporting of test results

*Performed quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance activities as specified in procedures

Eileen A. Nelson

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1-901-***-****

Memphis, TN 38125

*Interfaced with vendor representatives and technical services to provide troubleshooting and diagnostic consultation to resolve instrument and assay technical problems

*Assisted in instrument, assay, and LIMS training and validations

*Assisted management with completion of error and accident reports

*Notified Supervisor of any problems identified that may adversely affect the performance of PCR/Source plasma testing and/or reporting of test results

*Performed other duties as may be required/assigned Medical Technologist

Oxford Immunotec Lab, Inc., Memphis, TN

November 2015 to October 2016

*Processed Immunology screening test for TB

*Provided customers unparalleled test turnaround time (TAT)

*Reported results and take appropriate action according to laboratory guidelines

*Performed pre-analytical duties, processing of specimens, data entry, receiving/accessioning of samples and stocking/preparing supplies

*Participated in continuing education and training programs

*Maintained regulatory standards and Good Laboratory Practices

*Followed company safety policies and procedures within work

*Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment

*Performed troubleshooting and repairs on equipment when needed Medical Technologist

Baptist Hospital, Southaven, MS

February 2014 to September 2015

*Performed testing in core labs (Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis)

*Performed quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances performances

*Documented test results using computerized and manual transcripts

*Received, reviewed, and tested specimens, including priority specimens

*Processed patient specimens according to priority and documents

*Followed good laboratory practices

*Reviewed inventory and reported supplies needed to Supervisor

*Received training on collecting bone marrow for testing

*Worked with phlebotomist, data entry and receiving clerk to maintain a productive workflow Eileen A. Nelson

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1-901-***-****

Memphis, TN 38125

Education

Bachelor of Science

Medical Technology @Baptist School of Science

Bachelor of Science

Biology @Southern University

Skills

*GLP (3 years)

*Microbiology (2 years)

*High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (5 years)

*Calibration (6 years)

*CGMP (5 years)

*Laboratory Experience (10+ years)

*Laboratory Management (2 years)

*QA/QC (2 years)

*Clinical Laboratory Experience (10+ years)

*Quality Systems (5 years)

*Research & Development

*Microscopy (4 years)

*PCR (6 years)

*Wet Chemistry (1 year)

*Quality control (5 years)

*Western blot

*Internal audits

*Aseptic techniques

*Laboratory techniques

*Spectrophotometer

*Cell culture

*Spectroscopy

Certification and License

Eileen A. Nelson

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1-901-***-****

Memphis, TN 38125

AMT Certification

Current

Medical Technologist TN License

Current

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