Laboratory Technician Registered Nurse

Yulonda Carter

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Birmingham, AL 35215

*********@*****.***

Cell Number: 205-***-****

Objective

Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedicated worker with a sense of purpose to gain experience and knowledge and to utilize my skills as a registered nurse in a manner that would provide security to patients, family members, and coworkers.

EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Corporation of American July 1999- March 2005 Birmingham, Al

Clinical Medical Laboratory Technician

• Generate extensive lab results using precision instrument and complex analyzers such as Clinitest, StarSed, Gens,

• Stacks, LH, Futura, and CA7000

• Collects data on specimen and enter into database

• Receive specimen into lab and distribute to proper departments

• Train new employees on equipment and company processes according to policy and procedure.

Southern Diagnostic April 2005- May 2006 Birmingham, Al

Clinical Medical Laboratory Technician

• Generate results of specimen using the latest in laboratory equipment

• Document, release, and relay test results to hospitals and doctors

• Retrieve samples from area facilities, ensure proper delivery and receipt without contamination

Southern Research Institute February 2005-June 2007 Birmingham, Al

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Perform automated and manual hematological, clinical, chemistry, urinalysis, and radioimmunoassay.

• Perform automated clinical chemistry analyses, automated complete blood cell counts, manual leukocyte differentials, cellular morphology evaluations and manual nRBC counts

• Evaluate and log research results according to specific protocols

• Work closely with pathologist study coordinator, study director, and clinical pathology research team on extensive research projects.

University of Alabama in Birmingham September 2007-July 2009 Birmingham, Al

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Work in Hematology and Core lab performing various tests on patients’ blood and body fluids

• Performed automated clinical chemistry analysis, automated complete blood cell counts on, manual leukocyte differentials, cellular morphology evaluation, nRBC counts, and coag

• Generate results of specimens using the latest in laboratory equipment like: Beckman DX, Beckman Lx, Stargo, and Centaur

• Document, release, and relay test results to hospital floors and doctors

University of Alabama in Birmingham June 2008-July 2009 Birmingham, Al

Clinical Tech 1/Medical Laboratory Technician

• Prepare the appropriate paper work for all up-coming patients

• Maintain the inventory of needed laboratory supplies and reagents

• Collects peripheral stem cell from patients using the Cobe ~spectra Apheresis machine

• Processes bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells using the Cobe 2991, Isolex 300i or other techniques

• Prepares and aliquots needed reagents in the facility

• Perform routine maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment

Women's Hospital Greensboro, NC July 2009- Nov 2010

Medical Laboratory Technician

Examine and analyze body fluids, and cells, look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms

Analyze the chemical content of fluid

Match blood for transfusions for adults and neonates; and test for drug levels in the blood that show how a patient is responding to treatment.

Prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids

Use microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously. After testing and examining a specimen analyze the results and relay them to physicians

University of Alabama in Birmingham October 2011- Sep 2014 Birmingham, Al

Clinical Tech 1/Medical Laboratory Technician

• Prepare the appropriate paper work for all up-coming patients

• Maintain the inventory of needed laboratory supplies and reagents

• Collects peripheral stem cell from patients using the Cobe ~spectra Apheresis machine

• Processes bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells using the Cobe 2991, Isolex 300i or other techniques

• Prepares and aliquots needed reagents in the facility

• Perform routine maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment

Laboratory Corporation of American Birmingham, AL Nov 2010- Oct 2017

Senior Technologist

Performs routine and moderate to complex tests and analyses according to established procedures in the Hematology department

Evaluates new procedures or methods under direct supervision of department supervisor or group leader.

Assists in training and orientation of personnel as assigned

University of Alabama in Birmingham October 2017- March 2019 Birmingham, Al

Registered Nurse Gynecology/Oncology

Examine and assess the full health of patients. Focus on physical, mental and emotional status, as well as nutrition, pain, and family involvement.

In consultation with physicians and specialists, develops a treatment plan for the patient. Formulate a goal-directed plan of care and establish treatment priorities based on patient needs and the availability of resources.

Assist with the administration of chemotherapy, as well as supportive care and treatment for patient symptoms. Monitor, evaluate and record the treatment results.

Help patients, and their families, understand the disease, the treatment plan, and any possible side effects. They help to translate complex medical terminology to the patient and answer questions. Advise patients on disease prevention and personal care.

Provide support and guidance throughout a patient’s treatment. Link patients and their families to healthcare services and communicate with the doctors and other members of staff on behalf of the patient. Provide emotional stability and support as patients and their families handle a very stressful and painful treatment process.

University of Alabama in Birmingham March 2019- 08/2020 Birmingham, Al

Registered Nurse Acute Care Float Pool

Utilize the nursing process to care and/or counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury

Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive and restorative of life and supportive of a peaceful death.

To identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model

To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner

To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist, and/or dentist.

St. Vincent Hospital of Birmingham November 2019- March 2021

Registered Nurse Cardiac Holding

Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice.

Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention.

Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available.

Operates equipment related to the delivery of care in an invasive cardiology and electrophysiology procedure setting. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively.

Adex Travel Agency at Brookwood Hospital March 2021- June 2021 Birmingham, AL

Registered Nurse Cardiac Step-down Unit

Took care of patience that came from the cath lab that had invasive cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. Pulled sheaths and took care of cabbage, TAVR, and stent placement patients.

Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice.

Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention.

Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available.

Operates equipment related to the delivery of care in an invasive cardiology and electrophysiology procedure setting. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively.

Medical Solution Travel Agency at Christus Hospital September 2021- February 2022 in Shreveport, LA

Registered Nurse Cardiac Step-down Unit

Took care of patience that came from the cath lab that had invasive cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. Pulled sheaths and took care of cabbage, TAVR, and stent placement patients.

Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice.

Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention.

Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available.

Operates equipment related to the delivery of care in an invasive cardiology and electrophysiology procedure setting. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively.

Health Carousel Travel Agency at MD Anderson Hospital April 2022- September 2022 in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse on Lymphoma/Myeloma Unit

Designed and implemented various individualized cancer care plans.

Identified and recommended treatment for cancer-related side effects.

Performed thorough research for cancer treatment improvements.

Educated and counseled patients and family members on all aspects of cancer symptoms and treatment.

Monitored and updated patient treatment progress reports on a daily basis.

Documented patient responses to treatment and consulted with oncologists as needed.

Took Care of CART patients as they received their chemo and radiation

Health Carousel Travel Agency at Select Medical in Brookwood Hospital September 2022- Current Birmingham, Al

Registered Nurse on a LTAC Floor

Providing nursing care to patients with ongoing/acute medical conditions such as: Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Respiratory Failure, Complex Wound Care, Patients on Ventilators, and Complex Surgery.

Assessed, implemented and modified care plans based on the patient’s needs and identified potential risks or complications early in order to improve outcomes for patients.

Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals, family members and others involved in the patient’s care as appropriate.

Documented all nursing interventions accurately and timely according to regulatory requirements using electronic medical record (EMR).

Participated in quality improvement activities such as rounding on patients daily, participating in interdisciplinary rounds when applicable, reviewing clinical data regularly including but not limited to vital signs, intake/output, laboratory results etc., identifying trends that may require further investigation or intervention by a physician or other health care professional.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science- Biology minor Chemistry (May 2000)

Jefferson State College

Associates- Clinical Laboratory Technician (December 2003)

National University

Master – Forensic Science (TBA)

Jefferson State College

Associate in Nursing (RN) (December 2016)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor in Nursing (RN) (August 2019)

VOLUNTEER, Scholarship, & Certifications

Volunteer Girls Inc. Eastwood community center (coached 5yr old basketball and soccer)

Athletic Scholarship- Played 4yrs of basketball at University of Alabama in Birmingham

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) 2016-2018

American Society for Clinical Pathology renewed in 2016 renewal in 2019

FEMA Certification 2016

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