Eileen Nelson is seeking a career in a medical laboratory where she can contribute to the growth of the company. She has over 30 years of experience in medical laboratories, quality control, and data entry roles. Her experience includes working at blood banks, hospitals, food production facilities, and environmental testing labs. She has a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Biology and is AMT and TN board certified.

1. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
901-737-6942-home/901-218-2000-cell enelson39@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtaina careerthat will enableme tocontribute tothe growthand successof the
company.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science inMedical Technology,
Baptist School of Science,Memphis,TN
Bachelor of Science in Biology,
SouthernUniversity,Louisiana
Minor – Chemistry
CERTIFICATION: -AMT certifiedascp
-TN Board certified
EMPLOYMENT: Interstate Blood Bank, INC, October2016 – present
-Followwrittenproceduresforsampleshandling,processing,analyzingandreporting
testresults.
-Performlow,moderate andhighcomplexitytestingof donor(PCR) samples,as
authorized
-AssistLaboratoryManagementwiththe monitoringof testingperformed,accuracy,
and timelyreportingof testresults
-Performsqualitycontrol,calibration,andinstrumentmaintenance activitiesas
specifiedinprocedures
-Interface withvendorrepresentativesandtechnical servicestoprovide
troubleshootinganddiagnosticconsultationtoresolveinstrument andassay
technical problems
-Assistininstrument,assayandLIMS trainingandvalidation
-Assistmanagementwithcompletionof Errorand Accidents reports
-Notifysupervisorof anyincidence of testresultsand/ortestinstrumentsnotwithin
the establishedacceptable levelsof performance

2. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
-Notifysupervisorof anyproblemsidentifiedthatmayadverselyaffectthe
performance of PCR/Source Plasmatestingand/orreportingof testresults
-Performotherdutiesasmaybe required/assigned
OxfordImmunotec,INC, November2015 – October 2016
-Performslaboratory TB-testingaccordingto SOPprocedures
-Judgeswhetherthe resultsare abnormal/critical andtakesappropriateaction
internally/externallyaccordingtolaboratoryguidelines.
- Recordsresultsof testswithall supportingdocumentationforclinical interpretation
-PerformsQC,preventative maintenance andcalibrationof equipment
-Performstroubleshootingandrepairsonequipmentwhenneeded
-Assistintrainingof new employeeswhen required
-Reportresultsaccordingto laboratoryguidelines
-Communicateswithcrossfunctionalteamstoachieve operational efficiencies
-Performpre-analytical duties,processingof specimens,dataentry,
receiving/accessioningof samplesandstocking/preparingsupplies
-Participatesincontinuingeducationandtrainingprograms
-MaintainregulatorystandardsandGoodlaboratoryPractices
-Followcompanysafetypoliciesandprocedureswithinworkarea
IDEXX Laboratory, HematologyAugust 2015 – October 2015
-Underminimal supervisionisresponsibleforindependentlyperformingand
reportingall testanalysisaccordingtoclientsordersinaccordance withlab
policiesandprocedures.
-Performdifferentials
-Prepare andreview clientslides forviewingmicroscopic

3. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
-Operate,maintain,andcalibrate Sysmex analyzer
-Assistinmaintaininginventory
-Performsotherdutiesasassigned
Baptist Memorial Hospital,Desoto, MS: February 2014 – August2015
-Responsible forthe prompt,efficient,andaccurate performance,validation, and
reportingof laboratorytestresultswhichare utilizedforthe purpose of prognosis,
diagnosis,treatment,andresearchinthe variousdepartments - Chemistry,
Hematology, Microbiology,Serology,CoagulationandUrinalysis
-DailyQCand maintenance requirementsonlaboratoryanalyzers
-Receive anddeliverspecimenstothe appropriate labsinthe absence of the dataentry
clerk
-Assignphlebotomisttostator routine bloodcollectionwhenneeded
-Collect,prepare andsendspecimenstoappropriate researchlabs
KelloggCompany – Quality Supervisor: October 2010 – July 2012
-Newhire andcurrentemployeestraining
-Ordered materialneededforthe Qualitydepartment
-AssistedinGMPtrainingfor the workforce
-Supervisedandtrainedsix qualitypersonnel
-Approvedtimesheetsandcommunicate withvendors
-Assistedindevelopingstandardoperationsproceduresforthe qualityfacility
-AttendedandreportedinformationneededtoManagementteam
-Createdandmaintained spreadsheetsforswabbing
-Ensured all applicable lawsandcompanypoliciesforqualityandfoodsafetyare met
-Assistedinsupervisingsanitationemployeesinthe absence of sanitationsupervisor

4. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
-Checkedandapprovedproductionlinebeforeoperationbegins
-ParticipatedinManagementdutiesinabsence of Manager
-Assistedinsupervisingtwentycontracted cleaningemployeesduringshut down
-Implementednew qualityprocedures
-Organizedweekly/monthlyQualitymeetings
-PerformedFood SafetyManagerdutiesuntilpositionisfilled
ConAgra Foods – Quality Control TechnicianIII: April 2008 – October2010
-Performed complexanalysisonraw materials,in-processandfinishedproducts
ensuringspecificationsare met.
-Acceptedandrejecteddecisionon incomingraw materials.
-Functionedasthe sole qualityspokespersononsite duringoff shiftsandweekends
-Highdegree of analytical andinstrumentationtraining (GC,AA,Refract, Karl Fisher,
NMR, ICP, Titration,FFA,PV value,andcolortesting).
-Abilitytomake independent decision
-Interacted withotherdepartmenttocommunicate testingresults
-Managedweeklyvendormeetingsandreports
-Performed all quality assurance checks
-Performedproduct/material holdinaccordance withcompanypolicy
-Preparedpaperwork,shippingcontainersandcoordinatedsendingsamplesoutside lab
for testing
-Performedcalibrationandpreventive maintenance onanalytical testingequipment
bothin laboratoryandproductionasrequired
-Knowledgeof HACCP,SQF, andGMP

5. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
MemphisBiofuels,LLC – ChemistII: February 2008 – April 2008
-Performedandmonitoredrequiredtestforthe productionof biodiesel
-Troubleshootandimplementcorrectiveactioninthe production
-Entereddatain orderto generate final productreport
-Operatedandmaintainlabduringproductionrun
-Performedinventoryduties
-Preparedreagents,approvedrailcars,andfeedstocktrucks
Hardy Bottling,Inc – QA AnalystInspector/Microbiologist(CoorsBrewery):
February2005 – February 2008
-PreparedandcreateddailylogsheetsandBOMfor everyproductto be analyzed
-Performedanalytical testingonproducts
-Effectivelytroubleshootandproblemsolvedwithinatimelymanner
-Performedmicrobiological andchemical testsinall componentsareaof raw materials,
brewing,blendingandfinishingproductwith timelyandaccurate reliance data
-RoutinelyperformedATPtestonall watersinplant
-Identifiedmicroorganismusing microscope,indifferential andselective mediasandgram
staining
-Streakedmicroorganismandyeastforpure culturesandisolatingcolonies
LouisianaState Central Laboratory – Lab ScientistIII: September1988 – August 2001
-Conductedquantitativeandqualitative analysesonbloodspecimens
-Entered,transcribed,recorded,storedandmaintainedinformationwrittenorby
computer
-Prepared

6. EileenA.Nelson
5199 DayslandCove
Memphis,TN 38125
standardvolumetricsolutionsandreagentsusedinanalyses
-ProvidedinformationtoManager/HeadSupervisor,co-workers,andotherpersonnel
-Preparedandevaluate QA/QCreports
-SupervisedandtrainedLaboratoryScientist IandII
Mid-SouthEnvironmental Lab: May 1987 – September1988
-Data Specialist
U.S. Customs Laboratory – Data Entry Clerk: June 1980 – May 1987
-AssistinOrganic/InorganicChemistryDepartment
-Studentworker
-Data Entry Clerk/Mail roomduties
HONOR/ACTIVITIES:
-VolunteerWork: Church,community,Shelbycountyschool,VITA,PTA
-Honor Roll/Dean’sList
-SigmaGamma Rho Sorority
REFERENCES:
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