TANYA L. STATON
1811 Club Dr. Anderson, SC 29625
864-245-1578
WORK EXPERIENCE
Infection Preventionist October 2014 to Present
AnMed Medical Center
Anderson, South Carolina
Conduct on-going surveillance using Center of Disease Control (NHSN) infection criteria through documentation of patient records and available laboratory data to identify hospital acquired versus community acquired infections.
Key Contributions
· Apply epidemiological principals and statistical methods when tracking MDROs and C.difficile cases
· Developing new hand hygiene initiative for AnMed Health
· Utilized as a resource person for staff, physicians, students for issues related to standard precautions and other infection control related issues.
· Developed a C. diff algorithm to help nursing staff decided when to test and place patients on isolation.
· Automatically generated droplet precaution orders for Pertussis patients to prevent unnecessary exposures.
Adjunct Instructor August 2012 to Present
Tri-County Technical College
Pendelton, South Carolina
Taught students Medical Terminology. Allowing them to be able to define, build, pronounce and spell medical terms from word parts in preparation for their upcoming careers as a healthcare professional.
Key Contributions
· Managed to provide clearer and improved student learning processes with effective communications.
· Demonstrated consistency and fairness in preparation and grading of the exams.
· Ensured anticipated outcome of the courses and examinations conducted thereof.
· Excellent motivational and instructional skills
· Developed strategies to display enthusiasm and creativity in learning
Medical Laboratory Scientist March 2008 to October 2014
AnMed Medical Center
Anderson, South Carolina
Collected and prepared specimens while performing laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A large part of the job was the verification and report of lab results on all performed tests. Ensured compliance with all government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including the maintenance of lab equipment, instruments and the work area.
Key Contributions
· Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, and immunology in order to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
· Edited product revisions for any changes in new lots or product
· Maintained records of lab results and turnaround time for both the chemistry and hematology departments
· Assisted with quality control and linearity testing for the chemistry department
· Resolved instrument problems using advanced troubleshooting techniques with the Dimension Vista, Advia Centaur , ACL Top 500 and Coulter DxH
· Evaluated quality control within the lab and maintained compliance with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA and safety and risk management guidelines
· Headed up carry over testing for Dimension Vistas every year.
· Implemented new mentor program for lab to help with training of new hires
EDUCATION
Concordia University March 2013 to Present
Masters of Public Health
· Currently have 4.0 GPA
Tri-County Technical College August 2006 to May 2008
Pendleton, South Carolina
Associates of Applied Science: Medical Laboratory Technician Program
· Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Clemson University September 2001 to May
Clemson, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
· Minor: Public Health
CERTIFICATIONS
· American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
ORGANIZATIONS
· Member of the American Society of Clinical Pathology
· Member of the American Public Health Association
· Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
· Member of the South Carolina Women’s Association of Community Colleges
· Member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority