Kimberly Lynn Larson, MLS(ASCP)CM

701-***-**** 1402 11th Street North

adpxom@r.postjobfree.com Fargo, North Dakota 58102

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I am able to utilize my enthusiasm, reliability and experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

●Over sixteen years of laboratory, nursing and provider management, technical consultation and directorship experience

●Ensures laboratory operations function efficiently, professionally and within regulatory standards

●Provides leadership and sets strategic direction to a nursing and provider team that exemplifies student-centered care and services

●Updates continuously evolving internal COVID-19 written protocols to coincide with NDDoH guidelines, provides updated training and serves as a resource for providers, nursing and laboratory staff

●Provided superior customer service by coordinating and conducting on-site visits to approximately 15-20 laboratories in the North Dakota/Minnesota region

●Eager and ambitious to learn new skills

●Adapts quickly to changing needs utilizing excellent problem-solving skills

●Works well under pressure; utilizes organizational skills in order to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines

●Adaptable and dedicated leader

●Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member

●Personable; professional in appearance and manner

WORK EXPERIENCE

NDSU Student Health Service, Fargo, North Dakota February 2017 to present

Medical Laboratory Director/Associate Director Student Health Service

Maintains CLIA standards and all regulatory requirements in a moderately complex laboratory. Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Ensures laboratory testing complies with established Standard Operating Procedures. Implemented and maintains the Orchard laboratory information system. Performs phlebotomy and a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests on the Piccolo Xpress, Sysmex XS-1000i, Sofia, Cholestech LDX and Clinitek Status+. Provides leadership to clinical team; lab, nursing and providers to ensure that effective patient care is provided and seamless patient care delivery is achieved. Coordinates nursing student shadow experiences. Manages the Quality Management and Improvement/Risk Management Programs to ensure quality standards are met and a high level of customer service is achieved and maintained.

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WORK EXPERIENCE continued

LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth, Texas February 2016 to February 2017

Laboratory Supervisor

Supervised laboratory staff and the activities of a moderately complex laboratory, including scheduling and adjustment of staffing as necessary. Accurately and efficiently entered and verified charges for billing purposes. Reviewed and maintained procedures and laboratory reports in order to maintain JCAHO standards and regulatory requirements. Performed QA audits including chart reviews and provided QI data to the quality management team. Facilitated initial and ongoing training of laboratory and nursing staff. Performed a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests on the Dimension EXL 200, Sysmex XS-1000i, Sysmex CA-540 and Clinitek Advantus.

Sanford Health, Fargo, North Dakota August 2011 to January 2016

Consulting Medical Technologist/Outreach Supervisor

Provided technical consultation and support for waived, moderately complex and high complex diagnostic laboratories, ensuring that services were performed in accordance with CAP standards and regulations. Supervised and led Outreach staff to provide outstanding client satisfaction. Served as a Super User for the Epic One Chart Beaker system; trained laboratory and nursing staff, provided on-site support during go lives and conducted daily Beaker activities including quality control maintenance and review.

Hillsboro Medical Center, Hillsboro, North Dakota May 2006 to August 2011

Quality Manager

Position included Laboratory Manager of a high complex laboratory, Infection Control Coordinator, Quality Assurance Chair, Risk Manager and Safety Officer. Addressed employee performance issues to ensure quality patient experiences. Maintained lab budget within operating standards through the use of variance reports. Performed a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests on the Integra 400, Beckman Coulter ACT-5 Diff, Sysmex CA-540 and Clinitek 50. Managed and performed blood banking for the rural Critical Access Hospital.

EDUCATION

MeritCare School of Clinical Laboratory Science, Fargo, North Dakota

Internship; Clinical Laboratory Science

Graduation Date: May 2006

North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota

Bachelor of Science; Clinical Laboratory Science

Graduation Date: May 2006

Northwest Technical College, Bemidji, Minnesota

Associates; Legal Administrative Secretary, AAS

Graduation Date: May 1998

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