Peterann M. Blackstock
Saint Albans, NY ***** - 347-***-**** (H) - ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 24 years of hands-on experience in
fast-paced laboratory environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
Skill Highlights
Conflict resolution
Proven patience and self-discipline
Staffing management ability
Personal and professional integrity
Relationship and team building
Sound decision making
Staff training and development
Effectively influences others
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Critical thinking proficiency
Professional Experience
November 2021 to Present
Accessioning Manager- Enzo Clinical Laboratory, Farmingdale, NY
Responsible for managing daily operations of departments.
Oversee department safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness (upgrades, repairs, etc.).
Oversee implementation of SOPs for Specimen Processing by Enzo guidelines.
Where applicable, ensures all Federal, State, & Local licensure requirements are met, working with the QA and Medical Director's offices.
Oversee/Ensure all laboratory's QA/QC documentation is complete and reviewed as required.
Monitor Special Handling of Jeopardized Clients and Vital Specimens to ensure no mishandled specimens/orders.
Establish and motivate a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.
Hold regularly scheduled meetings for dissemination of information to staff.
Track/Enter Time/Attendance of all employees.
Investigates/resolves and responds to customer complaints appropriately and effectively.
Monitor schedules to ensure minimal overtime for employees.
Responsible for ensuring Enzo's improvement and standardization initiatives are implemented.
Responsible for ensuring Enzo Compliance Policies are followed.
Oversee staffing levels in the department to ensure the adequate process for interviewing, selecting, and hiring new employees.
Responsible for training, coaching, supervising, and developing Supervisory staff.
Monitor ongoing supervisory performance; provide corrective action and counseling as required.
Effectively work with other departments to resolve problems. Also, have interpersonal skills to cooperate with other departments and foster continuous improvements.
August 2021- Present
Registered Behavioral Technician- Applied ABC, Brooklyn NY
Provide 1:1 intervention service using the art of Applied Behavioral Analysis to increase skill deficits and decrease behavioral excesses to clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders.
Collaborate and communicate with the clinical team, which includes the client's program director, program manager, and family, to implement the best-suited treatment plan for each client.
Supervised by board-certified analysts
Abide by the company's goals by expanding the client's verbal, social, and play repertoire.
Prepare creative activities to engage clients to meet personal goals and show their full potential ultimately.
Tracked behavioral data, treatment notes, and current treatment plans.
Accessioning Supervisor Lake Success, NY
February 2007 to November 2021
Supervised employees to ensure that the department ran efficiently.
As a Professional, I am responsible for hiring, SOP, uploading, and updating SOP in Master Control, training, and disciplinary actions of the employees.
Ensure that the employees are encouraged to have personal growth and development.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to turn around under-performing operations
and build dedicated well-trained teams.
Confident decision maker and communicator.
Have a reputation as a leader to cut distractions and take action.
Through strategic planning, careful monitoring, and flawless execution, I optimize operations to
achieve our targeted goals, and influence change in our department.
Dedicated to having continuous improvements and streamlining processes to increase efficiency,
while never sacrificing quality of care.
The staff are provided with ongoing training opportunities to ensure peak performance and
compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.
Northwell Health Lead Accessioner Lake Success, NY
October 2004 to February 2007
Lead Accessioner
Check requisitions to make sure that accurate tests are ordered.
racking and Triage specimen that goes to reference labs and the health system.
Shiel Medical Laboratory Accessioner Brooklyn, NY
August 1998- October 2004
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Community Health Education, Minor in Psychology,
York College Queens, NY 2006
Master of Healthcare Administration
Walden University 2016
Dean's List
Master of Science: Psychology
Walden University 2018
Dean's List
Ph.D.: Clinical Psychology
Walden University 2016- Current
Skills
Great communicator
CAP Expediting Organizational Change
Six Sigma White Belt
strategic planning
Word proficient
Excel
Cerner Millenium proficient
SLAB proficient