LaVerne Tweedy
Lynchburg
Summary
Dynamic Lab Assistant with experience at Centra Health, skilled in specimen processing and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to enhance lab efficiency through meticulous organization and maintenance of equipment. Adept in phlebotomy and committed to HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely sample collection while fostering a collaborative lab environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
1901 Tate Springs Road
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of lab samples and materials for experiments.
- Followed established safety protocols to ensure a secure laboratory environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lab equipment and workspaces.
- Supported data collection and documentation for ongoing research projects.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Contributed to inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking items as needed.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Operated basic laboratory instruments under supervision, ensuring proper usage.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
3101 Wards Ferry Road Lynchburg Va 24502Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
- Trained in HIPAA compliance
- Workstation organization
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
04.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School