Summary
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Work History
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Certification
Awards
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Vanessa Angel

Matteson

Summary

Diligent Medical Laboratory Scientist with solid background in microbiology and laboratory techniques. Proven history of accurate diagnostic testing and effective problem-solving in complex scenarios. Demonstrated expertise in quality control and data analysis, contributing to effective patient care and laboratory efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist Microbiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Receive, process, and setup, and read microbiology samples and gram stain, such as blood, urines, tissues, and other body specimens
  • Perform molecular and manual tests using BD Bactec, Biofire, Agility, Microscan Walkaway
  • Perform and process QFT and serology samples using Dynex
  • Troubleshoot problems that arise in the lab including specimen integrity and communicate effectively with team members
  • Mentored new staff members on best practices in the microbiology lab, ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols and procedure guidelines.
  • Managed daily workload efficiently while adhering to established turnaround times for critical test results affecting patient care decisions.

MLS Student: Clinical Rotations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2020

• Helped monitor patient status in urine, blood, and respiratory benches

• Performed basic microbiology culture set-up and gram staining

MLS Student: Clinical Rotations

St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020

• Ran daily and weekly QC for overall lab following standard operating procedures

• Received, performed, and prioritized daily lab tests in chemistry, hematology, immunology, body fluids, and blood banking

• Processed specimens for send out bench and followed up with paperwork, and helped med techs trouble shoot chemistry analyzers and hematology's Sysmex

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Berrien Springs, MI
12.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Organizational skills
  • Specimen processing
  • Team collaboration
  • Antibiotic susceptibility testing
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Laboratory techniques

Certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)CM

Awards

  • Outstanding Student Award, Andrews University, 2019
  • Jack Blume Endowed Scholarship, Andrews University, 2020

Timeline

Medical Technologist Microbiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025

MLS Student: Clinical Rotations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2020

MLS Student: Clinical Rotations

St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)CM

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Vanessa Angel