Katy Le Nguyen
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Dorevitch Pathology
10.2021 - Current
- Entrusted in leading a team in order to create an efficient workflow to meet turn-around times for patients' samples.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority by manually pipetting from samples into a deep-well plate.
- Proficient use in LIMS (ULTRA) for troubleshooting and creating data/tracking entries for patients' samples.
- Operating laboratory machinery such as MGISP-980, MGISTP-7000, MGISP-NE384, AusDiagnostics Highplex, and Roche MagNA Pure 96 used for automated pipetting and DNA and RNA extractions.
- Performing DNA and RNA extractions in Main Lab. Such as Respiratory viruses, COVID-19, Enterovirus, Bortella pertussis, Parechovirus, Herpes zoster, Atypical Pneumonia, Advenovirus, Syphilis, Cytomegalovirus PCR, Faecel multiplex PCR, Clostridium difficile, and Chlamydia.
- Making and preparing chemical reagents for processing of samples.
- Provided basic assistance in other departments of the laboratory (Haematology, Histology, Microbiology and Biochemistry).
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed standard cleaning and decontaminating procedures in regards to laboratory standards and COVID-19 regulations.
Laboratory Assistant
Eastern Health Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Troubleshooting any issues that arise such as mislabelled or misplaced patients' samples and database entries.
- Identifying issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Obtained samples for testing and entering/activating their assigned barcode.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in laboratory.
- Working within a team environment, providing a high-level service in the receipting and checking of specimens, data entry, specimen processing and dispatch.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Perform specimen reception duties including specimen processing to a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
Placement Student
Eastern Health Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Got trained in Blood Bank, Haematology, Biochemistry and Flow Cytometry department.
- Performing ABO and RhD Group (Adults and Neonates), Direct Antiglobulin test, Antibody screening and identification, Phenotyping, Antibody Titration, Antibody Elution, and Kleihauer test under supervision.
- Performing Full Blood Examination analysis on Sysmex XN and Evolution, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate test, Malaria test, Infectious Mononucleosis, G6PD assay, FBE validation and blood film allocation, and mixing studies under supervision.
- Supervised and trained in morphology.
- Participated in monthly RCPA QAP for Blood Bank and Haematology.
- Able to perform testings on different analysers such as ACL Top coagulation, Bio-Rad IH-500 and IH-1000, Sysmex XN-2000, Seimens PFA-100, Sysmex Roller 20PN, and Meridian Malaria analyser.
- Preparing and performing quality control for testing.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Trained and mentored other placement students
- Participated in validation testing for Roller 20PN
Pharmacy Assistant
Chemist Warehouse
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisting customers with enquires such as finding certain products or giving expert recommendations on which product would be the best for their requirements.
- Tending to customers' with prescription and ensuring they receive their specialized product within a reasonable time.
- Counting and replenishing stock/inventory levels and performing stocktake regularly to ensure constant levels of sufficient stock.
- Highly skilled in accepting cash, card, and other forms of payment from customers.
- Complied with the workplace OH&S guidelines and COVID-19 regulations to ensure safety for customers and other employees.
- Conducting quality checks.
- Dispensary of scripts in/out.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to customers questions regarding prescription.
Pick Packer
Melbourne Market And Kapiris Bros
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Able to label and wrap fruits items according to information such as type, weight, and expected expiry
- Inspected fruit pallets/crates before shipment
- Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
- Take out/adding fruit to maintain weight standards.
- Packing fruit in plastic wraps/containers in order to maintain its freshness.
Education
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine -
RMIT University
12.2023
Bachelor of Biomedical Science -
Victoria University
2019
Year 12 VCE -
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
2018
Reference
Dr. Jane Moon - Advance Lab Med Haematology Co-Ordinator
RMIT University - Bundoora
Email: jane.moon@rmit.edu.au
Dr. Christain Haralambous - Medical Scientist
Dorevitch Pathology - Heidelberg
Email: christian.haralambous@dorevitch.com.au
Tom Jennings - Medical Scientist
Dorevitch Pathology - Heidelberg
Email: thomas.jennings@dorevitch.com.au
Certification
2022
- Certificate of completion MagNA Pure 96 training
- Trained on operating machinery MGISP-980, MGISTP-7000, MGISP-NE385, and Highplex.
2020
- Certificate in Community Pharmacy
- PC1 and PC2 Laboratory Safety Certificate of Completion
- Support the supply of pharmacy medicine and pharmacist only medicine certificate (S2/S3 Certificate)
2018
- Year 12 Graduation Certificate at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
- Graduation Certificate at Vietnamese Language School
- VET Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- Australia National Chemistry Certificate
- 2018 Young Carer Scholarship Award
- Australian National Titration Competition Certificate
2017
- Academic Achievement Award for VET Laboratory Skills
- Completed Community Service
- Vietnamese Language School Certificate
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Eastern Health Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Placement Student
Eastern Health Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Dorevitch Pathology
10.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Chemist Warehouse
12.2018 - 02.2022
Pick Packer
Melbourne Market And Kapiris Bros
03.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine -
RMIT University
Bachelor of Biomedical Science -
Victoria University
Year 12 VCE -
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
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