Dr. Kameika L. Hinson
**** ***** ***** **** ● Decatur, GA 30033
Cell 678-***-**** ●
E-mail ********************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
●Exhibits distinguished professionalism while in a leadership role
●Analyzes data and implements changes based upon data analysis
●Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
●Maintains complete records of all proficiency and patient tests performed on site
●Adheres to the laboratory quality control policies and procedures
Education:
Masters of Business Administration Graduated: October 2010
Concentration: Health Service Systems
Devry University’s Keller Graduate School of Business; Decatur, GA
Bachelor of Science: Biology Graduated: August 2007
Concentration: Medical Technology & Clinical Laboratory Science
Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery, AL
Experience:
Grief Release Publishing, Inc. Jan 2023 - Present
Chief Executive Officer
●Setting and communicating the company’s overall vision, mission and strategic goals
●Making high-level decisions and providing leadership to drive the company’s growth and success
●Developing and implementing business strategies and plans to achieve the company’s objective
●Serving as a spokesperson for the company, handling media relations and participating in public speaking engagements
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta; Laboratory; Atlanta, GA Jan 2022 – Apr 2023
Medical Technologist II
●Performed, evaluated, and monitored laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols
●Ascertained that specimens were properly labeled and suitable for testing
●Recognized indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and implemented appropriate corrections
●Provided quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures
●Worked effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs
Quest Diagnostics; Laboratory; Tucker, GA Aug 2014 – Jan 2022
Medical Technologist II
●Presented weekly in the key performance indicators meeting
●Implemented pilots to better improve the efficiency in workflow
●Entered corrected results for the re-logged patients
●Produced accurate tests results in the high volume Automated Chemistry department
●Monitored QC, calibrations and inventories of the respective department
●Oversaw the planning and implementation of the safety program consistent with OSHA requirements that sets up processes to reduce accidents and work related injuries
●Conducted monthly safety checks according to the CAP’s checklist to ensure that the department remains within compliance
●Assisted the leadership team by printing the daily end of shift reports and reports them directly to the supervisor
Quest Diagnostics; Laboratory; Tucker, GA Dec. 2013 – May 2014
Medical Technologist II (Temporary)
●Mastered the Quantiferon Gold ELISA testing for tuberculosis
●Produced accurate tests results for RPR and HIV screening tests
●Monitored QC, calibrations and inventories of the respective departments
●Recognized indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and implemented appropriate corrections
Antech Diagnostics; Laboratory; Smyrna, GA July 2013 – Oct. 2013
Floater Medical Technologist
●Accessioned samples for analysis while following the prescribed policy in a high volume reference laboratory
●Performed, evaluated, and monitored laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols
●Selected and performed additional procedures when indicated
●Ascertained that specimens were properly labeled and suitable for testing
●Recognized indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and implemented appropriate corrections
DeKalb Medical; Laboratory; Decatur, GA Aug. 2008 – June 2013
Medical Laboratory Scientist
●Produced accurate test results in the Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Serology departments
●Maintained adequate staffing, delegates tasks and communicates effectively when assigned the role of the laboratory’s weekend and holiday administrator
●Obtained the title of a CAP certified laboratory inspector
●Resolved personal disputes while maintaining a diplomatic problem solving demeanor
●Assisted with scheduling and massaging the budget to maintain proper laboratory operations
●Trained new employees and students on the instrumentation and the laboratory information system
●Collected and analyzed data for the laboratory’s process improvement and the implementation of new instruments
●Wrote and updated standard operating procedures of the laboratory
●Coordinated educational activities for reward programs such as Lab Week
●Monitored QC, calibrations and inventories of the respective departments
●Communicated results to physicians, nurses and other appropriate healthcare personnel
●Exhibited extensive knowledge in the operation of elite automated instruments such as Siemens Vista 1500 (chemistry), Roche Hitachi Elecsys 2010, Stream LAB Analytical Workcell (automation), Sysmex XE-2100 (hematology), Stago STA Compact (coagulation), Iris IQ-200 (urinalysis), Wescor VAPRO Osmometer, Siemens Speck track (storage system), Beckman LX- 20, Abott Axsym, and Sysmex Cellavision (automated blood differentials)
DeKalb Medical; Laboratory; Decatur, GA June 2011 – Mar. 2013
Laboratory Safety Officer
•Managed approximately 10 FTE that are assigned to the different sections of the laboratory
•Compiled and analyzed mock safety statistical results
•Wrote procedures and implemented ideas to improve safety in the laboratory
•Submitted quarterly laboratory data to the hospital’s safety review board
•Created safety continuing education quizzes to ensure that proper safety procedures are being followed
•Conducted quarterly fire drills and weekly personal protective equipment checks
•Coordinated quarterly safety meetings to ensure that the laboratory is in compliance with Joint Commission’s standards
Jackson Hospital; Laboratory; Montgomery, AL Sept. 2007- Aug. 2008
Medical Technologist II
●Served as Lead Tech while working on the night shift
●Analyzed specimens and reported the results in a timely manner in departments such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, and Coagulation
●Performed maintenance on several analyzers of the laboratory
●Streaked plated for isolation of several microorganisms
●Issued blood products according to FDA regulations
●Assisted supervisor with the implementation and interfacing of the Blood Bank analyzer Provue
●Adhered to HIPA regulations of patient’s safety and privacy while gaining experience with McKesson’s laboratory information system
Certification/Professional Licensure:
August 2007 American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) MLS # 225527
REFERENCES
Serafin Federico
Senior Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
1777 Montreal Circle
Tucker, GA 30084
866-***-**** x2810
Karen Miller
Medical Technologist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
1405 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Vilma Miller
Core Lab Manager
Emory Decatur
2701 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033