Stephanie Cruz

804-955-9084
stephanie_cruz@verizon.net

OBJECTIVE:
A motivated, well rounded nurse seeking employment in an organized, productive unit.
EDUCATION:
Bon Secour Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2018
Current GPA 3.6

J Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA

Medical Laboratory ASCP Certified
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Final GPA: 3.2
John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA
Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences
Graduated as a 5 star Phi Theta Kappa national honor society member
Final GPA: 3.6

COURSE PROJECTS/RESEARCH:
202- Hour Medical Surgical Clinical Immersion, Bon Secour St. Francis Medical Center, Midlothian, VA
 Performed and assisted various procedures and skills including but not limited to wound care and medication administration,
phlebotomy, and assessments
 Accurately documented assessment findings and care in the EMR
 Provided non-judgmental and therapeutic care to patients.
 Maintained continuity of care by effectively collaborating with various inter-professional teams.

Medical Laboratory Technician Internship, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, Richmond
VA, spring 2010
 Successfully completed clinical rotations in phlebotomy, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood bank

Independent Study, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, spring 2007

The screening of avian erythrocytes to determine exposure to Haemosporidia
 Extracted, purified, and analyzed parasitic DNA to determine Haemosporidia exposure
 Prothonotary warblers in the Richmond, VA area have been exposed to Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon
Animal Embryology Preceptor, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, spring 2006
 Supported professor in teaching the animal embryology lab
 Proctored lecture and laboratory exams
 Lead study groups to prepare for animal embryology exams

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Patient First, Medical Laboratory Technician, Richmond, VA, 09/10-present
 Process specimens and results for the doctors on duty
 Analyze and interpret laboratory data for patient treatment
 Perform maintenance and cleaning for laboratory instrumentation
 Accurately follow QC protocols
 Fulfill blood orders via phlebotomy techniques
 Obtained vital signs and supported the treatment staff
 Completed lab requisitions for samples being sent to different laboratories
 Provided therapeutic communication to patients
Physicians of Family Medicine, Technical Consultant, Richmond, VA, 06/12- 08/14
 Process and report laboratory tests ordered by physicians

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 Utilize and monitor proper QC standards

 Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
 Oversee the Proficiency Testing program with direction from the laboratory director
 Administer the Quality Assurance Program for two separate laboratories
 Superuser for electronic computer program
 Maintain and review maintenance logs and supply inventories
 Monitored Blood Borne Pathogen and Safety Training
 Complete training and competency for lab personnel
 Write and revise SOPs with approval from the laboratory director
 Maintain laboratory certification and regulations
 Support medical staff as needed
 Reconcile laboratory results and research missing reports
Department of General Services, Laboratory Specialist 1, Richmond, VA, 05/10-12/11
 Correctly accessioned clinical and environmental samples, ensure quality of handled specimens
 Delivered samples to the different laboratory divisions within DCLS
 Resolved problem cases via research and communication with clientele
 Maintained an internal communication log for fixed and/or unsatisfactory specimens
 Performed daily laboratory duties for team support
 Wrote Standards of Operating Procedures
Bostwick Laboratories, Histology Technician, Glen Allen, VA, 10/08- 05/10
 Accessioned histology specimens to ensure proper patient identification and specimen designation
 Grossed and embedded histology specimens for accurate diagnosis by pathologist
 Processed specimens for proper preservation and preparation of tissue specimens
Bostwick Laboratories, Cytopreparatory Lab Technician, Glen Allen, VA, 12/07-10/08
 Handled Microvysion, Tech 26, and regular cytology specimens accurately and efficiently
 Grossed, processed, stained, coverslipped, and ensured quality control of cytology specimens
 Created a log for discrepancy cases
 Adhered to all laboratory safety protocols
 Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instrumentation

References:
Shushila Amin- Laboratory Supervisor
Patient First Midlothian
(804) 822-3710

Stephanie Bennett-DMS
Patient First Midlothian
(804)320-3160

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