Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in point-of-care testing and laboratory operations. Skilled in root cause analysis and process improvements, contributing to enhanced patient care and streamlined workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Point-of-Care Coordinator
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
10.2017 - Current
Collaborated with Nurse Educators and developed and implemented training programs for staff on point of care procedures and protocols.
Monitored and maintained Point-of-Care (POC) middleware to ensure timely patient information flow and POC user machine access.
Analyzed POC user and clinician feedback to identify service improvement areas and implemented targeted changes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop best practices for point of care testing methodologies.
Conducted validation and user training on new technologies and instrumentation for integration into existing point-of-care systems.
Managed POC and lab supply inventory, ensuring availability and reducing waste through effective tracking systems.
Coordinated patient care processes to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Contributed to Laboratory Quality Assurance team by reviewing protocols and processes.
Autolab Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
02.2011 - 10.2017
Conducted complex laboratory tests and analyses to support accurate patient diagnoses.
Implemented quality control procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentored junior staff on best practices in laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in sample processing and reporting.