Mackada Howell
Baltimore
Summary
Medical laboratory scientist with six years of experience in laboratory testing and quality assurance. Expertise in collaborating with healthcare professionals to interpret results and enhance testing protocols. Committed to ensuring timely and accurate patient care through precise laboratory practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Baltimore
06.2025 - Current
- Recommended enhancements to analytical methods, improving accuracy of test results.
- Maintained comprehensive laboratory record system for documenting specimen identification and quality control.
- Collaborated with pathologists to verify abnormal test results, ensuring timely follow-up testing.
- Interpreted test results and prepared detailed reports for healthcare professionals.
- Utilized information technology systems for data entry and patient information access.
- Assisted in development and implementation of laboratory policies to enhance workflow and patient safety.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ansible Government Solutions/VAMC
Baltimore
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Executed comprehensive automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology following established protocols.
- Evaluated test procedure performance through manual and instrumental techniques.
- Conducted quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, maintaining accurate records.
- Calibrated, standardized, adjusted, and maintained instruments while verifying operation through quality control checks.
- Evaluated data validity against test systems and accepted assay procedures, correlating quantitative data with patient histories to confirm results.
- Assessed specimen suitability for analysis, requesting replacements when specimens were unusable.
- Prepared specimens for analysis while preserving physiological properties.
- Identified malfunctions, implementing corrective measures to ensure operational integrity.
Front DeskAssociate
Intercontinental Hotel Alpharetta Group
Alpharetta
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Streamlined guest check-in and check-out processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Coordinated room assignments to align with guest preferences and optimize availability.
- Processed payments and provided accurate receipts and change to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain high service quality and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure timely room readiness for guest arrivals.
- Ensured seamless communication between departments to support operational efficiency.
- Maintained daily activity logs, incident reports, and other management-requested documentation.
- Executed various administrative tasks including filing paperwork and data entry.
Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
WellStar Kennestone
Marietta
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine and specialized laboratory tests in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
- Performed complex analyses of patient specimens to ensure accurate results for effective patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and facilitate timely clinical decisions.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Participated in quality assurance programs to uphold compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored new laboratory staff to enhance team skills and improve efficiency.
Flight Attendant
Endeavor Airlines|Delta
Atlanta
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured passenger safety through pre-flight briefings and emergency protocol demonstrations.
- Conducted thorough safety checks of emergency equipment and cabin conditions prior to takeoff.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving passenger issues, enhancing overall flight experience.
- Executed aircraft emergency procedures, including first aid, CPR, and oxygen administration, ensuring passenger safety and preparedness.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-flight inspections of aircraft interior components, ensuring functionality of exit doors and lavatories for passenger safety.
Medical Laboratory Technologist 3
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver timely, accurate laboratory results that improved patient care.
- Conducted laboratory tests including CBC, urinalysis, and blood chemistry panels to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
- Assisted in validating new equipment and technologies to enhance laboratory capabilities.
- Played a key role in implementing new procedures that improved efficiency by 20%.
- Managed reagent and supply inventory, maintaining uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science Clinical/Didactic
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08-2019
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Bowie, MD06-2015
Skills
- Safety protocols and regulatory compliance
- Team coordination and decision making
- Equipment management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective communication
- Analytical methods
- Quality control
- Laboratory procedures
- Laboratory quality assurance
Affiliations
- Member, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification, 269774, ASCP, 02/01/26
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ansible Government Solutions/VAMC
04.2024 - 06.2025
Front DeskAssociate
Intercontinental Hotel Alpharetta Group
10.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
WellStar Kennestone
07.2022 - 10.2023
Flight Attendant
Endeavor Airlines|Delta
10.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Technologist 3
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Washington Adventist University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science Clinical/Didactic
Andrews University
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School