Tammy Wade
Bloomington
Summary
Highly analytical student Nurse with 20 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a variety of clinical environments. Expert in rapid critical value interpretation, pathophysiology integration, and advanced venipuncture/IV insertion. Proven ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure while collaborating with multidisciplinary emergency teams. Transitioning to high-acuity nursing to bridge a 20 year background in pathology and critical value interpretation with hands-on clinical interventions, delivering rapid, precise, and safe care under pressure.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Carmel, IN
11.2024 - Current
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Nome, AK
09.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
MountainView Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, TX
06.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Door County Medical Center
Sturgeon Bay, WI
12.2021 - 06.2022
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics-Anderson
Anderson, IN
12.2020 - 11.2021
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Syringa Hospital and Clinics
Grangeville, ID
09.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint James Healthcare
Butte, MT
12.2019 - 09.2020
Travel Contract, Employed by Triage Staffing (Agency)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Leconte Medical Center
Sevierville, TN
05.2016 - 12.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mid America Clinical Lab
Anderson, IN
10.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Anthony's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2013 - 05.2015
Sergeant/Medical Laboratory Technician
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
11.2004 - 05.2013
Education
No Degree - Forensic Science And Chemistry
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN05-2027
Certificate of Course Completion - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC03-2006
Skills
- Advanced venipuncture and specimen collection across all age demographics
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Critical value interpretation with immediate decisive escalation
- Pathophysiology integration
- Clinical decision-making and rapid prioritization
- Quality assurance and risk management to eliminate diagnostic and treatment errors
- Patient mobility
- Infection control and isolation protocols
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and vital sign monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
Community Hospital North
09.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
MountainView Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Las Palmas Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Door County Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics-Anderson
12.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Syringa Hospital and Clinics
09.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint James Healthcare
12.2019 - 09.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Leconte Medical Center
05.2016 - 12.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mid America Clinical Lab
10.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Anthony's Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
Sergeant/Medical Laboratory Technician
US Army
11.2004 - 05.2013
No Degree - Forensic Science And Chemistry
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate of Course Completion - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University