Medical Laboratory Health Science
Resume:
Shellene C. Sawyer
**** ** ******* **, ********* OR, 97838 (954) 649 – 3745 ********.*.******@*****.*** Objective
• To find employment in the Medical Laboratory (single or multiple) as a director/leader/supervisor. Education
• Masters of Science in Health Science June 2019 Trident University International, Cypress, CA
• Bachelors of Science in Health Science May 2011 Trident University International Cypress, CA
• Associates in Medical Laboratory January 2009 Community College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL
Skills & Abilities
• Leadership
• Military Command/Medical Director
• Team Building
• Immaculate Communication Skills
• Briefing Small and Large Groups
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Creative and Innovative
• Data and Research
• PowerPoint, Word, & Excel Proficient
• Resiliency
• Mission Focused and People Driven
• Mentorship
• Teaching/Training
• Work Well Under Pressure
Experience
Laboratory Services Flight Commander United States Air Force October 2004 – Present
• Full-Time employee; Worked 40+ hours/week.
• Commanded/Directed two laboratories; one Flight of 64 Active Duty and Civilian members and one Flight of 6 Active Duty and Civilian members.
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• Commanded/Directed all sections of the laboratory to include Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Microbiology, Parasitology, Serology, Transfusion Services, Coagulation Studies, Urinalysis, Pathology, and Front Desk/Phlebotomy,
• Proficient on the bench in all sectors of the Laboratory.
• Briefed upper Chain of Command Daily/Weekly/Monthly on Laboratory operations.
• Led the Quality Care team and risk assessments.
• Wrote and published Operating Instructions.
• Proficient in Instrument Validations and Correlations.
• Trained numerous members on all sectors of the Laboratory.
• Supervised all Technical Supervisors and performed their annual reviews.
• Performed multiple CAP, AABB, & FDA inspections with immaculate results.
• Blood drive coordinator.
• Networked and fostered good relationships with local hospitals.
• Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Officer.
• #1 pick to lead/organize events between multiple locations on base.
• Built successful teams within the Laboratory that produced commadore and efficient processes.
• Performed employee feedbacks and disciplinary actions.
• Maintained Laboratory budget and purchases.
• Worked with Logistics on all contracts held in the laboratory.
• Created schedules for Hospitals that were 24/7.
• Trained hospital staff on Laboratory procedures through hands on and PowerPoint.
• Performed Bone Marrow Aspirate Procedures with the Providers; creating, staining, and processing slides.
Medical Laboratory Scientist LabCorp January 2014 – January 2019
• Full-Time employee; Worked 40+ hours/week.
• Opened and closed the laboratory daily.
• Worked the Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation bench.
• Validated new instruments.
• Performed daily Quality Control and Calibrations as needed.
• Communicated with multiple medical facilities regarding critical patient results.
• CAP Inspection preparation.
• Worked directly with Pathologist regarding Path Reviews.
• Worked in the off-site Cancer Center performing Hematology procedures. Medical Laboratory Scientist Providence Orthopedic Hospital January 2010 – January 2014
• Full-Time employee; Worked 40 hours/week between 2 hospitals.
• Worked all benches in the laboratory to include Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation Studies, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services. 3
• Performed daily Quality Control and Calibrations as needed.
• Occasional Phlebotomy for hard sticks.
• Shipping.
• Rapid Testing.
• Validation Studies.
Medical Laboratory Technician American Red Cross October 2008 – January 2010
• Full-Time employee; Worked 40 hours/week.
• Main Site trainer for blood, plasma, and platelet donations.
• Coordinated blood drives with multiple sites throughout the region.
• Performed in class training for new staff members.
• Supervisor of the Plasmapheresis department.
• Traveled and performed random blood drive inspections.
• Prepared inspection findings documentation and remedial training as needed.
• Ensured FDA and AABB Compliance.
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References
Kristina Norman
Transfusion Services Technical Supervisor, MLS
Angela Rivas
MLS
Lt Col. Jason Donovant
Squadron Commander
Senior Master Sergeant Crowell
Histotechnologist, Flight Superintendent
Col. Craig Keyes
Group Commander
Awards
My Laboratory won Team of the Year two years in a row (2020 &2021) base wide ASCP Lab Hero of the Year for the Nation (2021)
Company Grade Officer of the Year for the entire base (2021) (Langley AFB) Straited #1 officer at the Group and Wing Level (2021) Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 2x (2021) and 1x (2023)
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