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Cristina is strongest in identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing targeted process improvements, scheduling teams effectively, and using quality reports and dashboards to support data\-driven decisions\. At Hartford Hospital, Cristina has streamlined preanalytics processes to improve data accuracy and reduce turnaround time, integrated data\-management tools to improve data retrieval speed and accuracy, and managed four supervisors\. Cristina also oversees budgets for two cost centers, has reduced overtime through scheduling and problem\-solving, and led a team recognized as the 2023 Team of the Year\. Earlier laboratory leadership included supervising histology operations and leading a 42\-person phlebotomy team\. Cristina holds an associate degree in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology and bachelor’s degrees in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences and Bachelor of Science studies from Goodwin institutions\. ## Services - Customer Satisfaction - Interviewing - Quality Control - Mentoring New Hires - Histopathology - Job Scheduling - Clinical Data Analysis - Deposits - Reducing Operating Costs - Staff Augmentation - Laboratory Skills - Clinical Quality Improvement - Maintenance and Repair - Coaching & Mentoring - Quality Assurance - Guest Satisfaction - Team Leadership - Patient Satisfaction - Guest Experience - Manufacturing Process Improvement - High Quality Standards - Leadership - Laboratory Quality Assurance - Histology - Housekeeping - Continuous Improvement - Working Effectively - Organization Skills - Data\-driven Decision Making - Coordinating Schedules ## Highlights - Manager of Preanalytics at Hartford HealthCare with more than three years of experience optimizing workflows and enhancing data accuracy for patient results and operational efficiency\. - Currently serves as Manager of Laboratory Services at Hartford Hospital\. - Implemented streamlined preanalytics processes at Hartford Hospital, enhancing data accuracy and reducing turnaround time for patient results\. - Spearheaded integration of new data\-management tools, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy\. - Analyzed workflow inefficiencies and developed targeted solutions that improved departmental productivity\. - Managed four supervisors, improving team efficiency and satisfaction\. - Led a team that won Hartford Hospital’s 2023 Team of the Year award\. - Oversees budgets for two cost centers and optimizes resource allocation\. - Reduced overtime through strategic scheduling and problem\-solving\. - Facilitates communication between the laboratory and CCMC to strengthen collaboration\. - Compiled quality\-management reports and presented findings to CCMC\. - Supervised histology laboratory operations, supporting quality control and regulatory compliance\. - Trained and mentored histology staff in histological techniques and best practices\. - Reviewed slides for accuracy before submission to pathologists and collaborated with pathologists to support timely histology results\. - Performed routine histology\-laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting\. - Led a Hartford Hospital phlebotomy team, supporting efficient workflow, procedure compliance, and high\-quality patient care\. - Managed and implemented a streamlined scheduling system for 42 phlebotomy staff members\. - Guided new hires on hospital mission and vision, conducted interviews and staffing decisions, and maintained quality reports and dashboards for data\-driven patient\-care improvements\. - Collected blood samples as a Hartford Hospital Phlebotomist while prioritizing patient safety and comfort\. - Prepared and labeled specimens accurately, followed infection\-control procedures, trained new phlebotomy staff, and maintained organized equipment and work areas\. - At Dakota Steakhouse and Tavern, supported food quality and guest satisfaction, resolved guest concerns, coordinated staffing schedules, completed closing inspections and nightly cash deposits, and conducted interviews and hiring\. - At Healthcare Services Group, Inc\., managed 25 employees across three laundry and housekeeping departmental groups\. - Maintained schedules, payroll, annual budget planning, monthly mandatory\-education in\-services, cleaning schedules, supply orders, and machine\-maintenance scheduling at Healthcare Services Group\. - Performed quality inspections and maintained a sanitary environment for guests, residents, and staff in a 140\-bed facility\. - Earned an Associate’s Degree in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology from Goodwin College\. - Earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, from Goodwin University\. - Earned a Bachelor of Science from Goodwin University\. ## Experience - **Manager Laboratory Services at Hartford Hospital** (2022\-12\-01–present) — Implemented streamlined pre\-analytics processes, enhancing data accuracy and reducing turnaround time for patient results\. Spearheaded the integration of new data management tools, resulting in measurable improvements in data retrieval speed and accuracy\. Analyzed workflow inefficiencies, leading to the development of targeted solutions that improved departmental productivity\. Managed 4 supervisors, improving team efficiency and satisfaction\. Led team to win 2023 Team of the Year award\. Oversee budgets for 2 cost centers, optimizing resource allocation\. Reduced overtime through strategic scheduling and problem\-solving\. Facilitated communication between laboratory and CCMC, strengthening collaboration\. Compiled quality management report and presented findings to CCMC\. - **Lead Supervisor at Hartford Hospital** (2022\-05\-01–2022\-12\-01) — Supervised histology lab operations, enhancing quality control and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards\. Trained and mentored staff in histological techniques, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices\. Reviewed slides for accuracy before submission to pathologists, ensuring reliable diagnostic results\. Collaborated with pathologists to ensure timely delivery of histology results\. Conducted routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in the histology lab\. - **Lead Supervisor at Hartford Hospital** (2019\-12\-01–2022\-05\-01) — Lead phlebotomy team, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with procedures\. Supervise staff to maintain high\-quality patient care and adherence to hospital standards\. Guided a team of phlebotomy technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that improved workflow efficiency and enhanced staff morale\. Managed scheduling for 42 staff, ensuring optimal shift coverage and consistent quality patient care\. Implemented a streamlined scheduling system for 42 staff members, optimizing shift coverage and ensuring consistent quality patient care\. Guided new hires to align with hospital mission and vision, promoting team cohesion and engagement\. Conducted interviews and made staffing decisions, directly influencing team dynamics and operational effectiveness\. Maintained detailed quality reports and dashboards, enabling data\-driven decision\-making that contributed to measurable improvements in patient care\. - **Phlebotomist at Hartford Hospital** (2018\-12\-01–2019\-12\-01) — Collected blood samples using standard phlebotomy techniques, ensuring patient safety and comfort\. Prepared and labeled specimens accurately for laboratory analysis and testing, facilitating timely results\. Followed infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff\. Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and hospital protocols effectively\. Delivered compassionate customer service, enhancing patient experience during blood collection procedures\. Cleaned and organized work area and equipment, ensuring efficient workflow\. - **Food Server at Dakota Steakhouse and Tavern** (2012\-08\-01–2019\-09\-01) — Ensured exceptional service and food quality, enhancing guest satisfaction\. Resolved guest concerns promptly, fostering a positive dining experience\. Served guests promptly\. Coordinated hosting and support staff schedules to optimize service flow\. Inspecting restaurant at closing\. Performed nightly cash deposits to secure funds at closing\. Conducted interviews and hired colleagues\. - **Manager at Healthcare Services Group, Inc** (2012\-08\-01–2019\-09\-01) — Constructed schedules for three departmental groups, managing 25 employees in laundry and housekeeping\. Facilitated monthly in\-services, ensuring compliance with mandatory education requirements and improving staff knowledge\. Conducted yearly budget planning for departmental resources\. Conducted weekly payroll for staff with accuracy and efficiency\. Coordinated cleaning schedules to optimize operational flow\. Performed quality inspections of resident rooms, common areas, and offices to uphold standards\. Ordered supplies and scheduled machine maintenance to optimize functionality and minimize disruptions\. Maintained appealing, sanitary environment for guests, residents, and staff in 140\-bed facility, enhancing overall satisfaction\. - **Manager of preanalytics at Hartford HealthCare** ## Education - Bachelor of Science — Goodwin University - Associate's Degree, Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology — Goodwin College - Bachelor's Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General — Goodwin University ## FAQ ### What does Cristina do? Cristina is Manager of Preanalytics at Hartford HealthCare and currently serves as Manager of Laboratory Services at Hartford Hospital\. Cristina leads laboratory operations with an emphasis on preanalytics workflows, data accuracy, quality management, patient care, productivity, and resource allocation\. ### What are Cristina’s core professional strengths? Cristina’s strengths include customer and patient satisfaction, quality control, laboratory quality assurance, workflow analysis, clinical quality improvement, clinical data analysis, laboratory informatics, budgeting, cost engineering, scheduling, cross\-departmental coordination, team leadership, coaching, mentoring, interviewing, and data\-driven decision\-making\. ### What has Cristina done as Manager of Preanalytics at Hartford HealthCare? Cristina has more than three years of experience as Manager of Preanalytics at Hartford HealthCare\. Contributions in that role include optimizing workflows and improving data accuracy to support patient results and operational efficiency, while proactively addressing inefficiencies and aligning processes with organizational goals\. ### What has Cristina accomplished as Manager of Laboratory Services at Hartford Hospital? As current Manager of Laboratory Services at Hartford Hospital, Cristina implemented streamlined preanalytics processes that enhanced data accuracy and reduced turnaround time for patient results\. Cristina integrated data\-management tools to improve data retrieval speed and accuracy, analyzed inefficiencies to develop productivity improvements, managed four supervisors, oversaw two cost\-center budgets, reduced overtime through strategic scheduling and problem\-solving, and compiled and presented quality\-management findings to CCMC\. ### What award has Cristina’s team received? Cristina led the team that received Hartford Hospital’s 2023 Team of the Year award\. ### How does Cristina support cross\-departmental collaboration? Cristina facilitates communication between the laboratory and CCMC to strengthen collaboration\. Cristina also compiles quality\-management reports and presents findings to CCMC\. ### What did Cristina do as a histology Lead Supervisor at Hartford Hospital? As a Lead Supervisor in histology at Hartford Hospital, Cristina supervised laboratory operations, strengthened quality control, and supported regulatory compliance\. Cristina trained and mentored staff in histological techniques, reviewed slides for accuracy before pathologist submission, collaborated with pathologists for timely results, and performed routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting\. ### What did Cristina do as a phlebotomy Lead Supervisor at Hartford Hospital? As a Lead Supervisor for phlebotomy at Hartford Hospital, Cristina led a phlebotomy team and managed scheduling for 42 staff members\. Cristina implemented a streamlined scheduling system, supervised adherence to procedures and patient\-care standards, guided new hires on the hospital mission and vision, conducted interviews and staffing decisions, and maintained quality reports and dashboards to inform improvements in patient care\. ### What experience does Cristina have as a phlebotomist? As a Phlebotomist at Hartford Hospital, Cristina collected blood samples using standard phlebotomy techniques while prioritizing patient safety and comfort\. Cristina accurately prepared and labeled specimens, followed infection\-control procedures, trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and hospital protocols, delivered compassionate customer service, and maintained an organized work area and equipment\. ### What did Cristina do at Dakota Steakhouse and Tavern? At Dakota Steakhouse and Tavern, Cristina served guests promptly, supported food quality and guest satisfaction, and resolved guest concerns\. Cristina also coordinated hosting and support\-staff schedules, inspected the restaurant at closing, completed nightly cash deposits, and conducted interviews and hiring\. ### What did Cristina do at Healthcare Services Group, Inc\.? As a Manager at Healthcare Services Group, Inc\., Cristina scheduled three departmental groups and managed 25 laundry and housekeeping employees\. Cristina facilitated monthly mandatory\-education in\-services, completed annual budget planning and weekly payroll, coordinated cleaning schedules, inspected rooms and common areas, ordered supplies, scheduled machine maintenance, and maintained a sanitary environment in a 140\-bed facility\. ### What is Cristina’s education? Cristina earned an Associate’s Degree in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology from Goodwin College\. Cristina also earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and a Bachelor of Science from Goodwin University\. ### What laboratory and quality disciplines does Cristina work in? Cristina’s laboratory capabilities include histopathology, histology, medical diagnostics, phlebotomy, infection control, laboratory skills, laboratory quality assurance, quality assurance, quality control, clinical quality improvement, clinical data analysis, laboratory informatics, and high\-quality standards\. ### What operations and management capabilities does Cristina bring? Cristina’s operations and management capabilities include job scheduling, coordinating schedules, patient scheduling, annual budgeting, budget management, managing multi\-million\-dollar budgets, reducing operating costs, staff augmentation, maintenance and repair, housekeeping, food inspection, manufacturing process improvement, continuous improvement, productivity improvement, organization, team effectiveness, high\-performance teams, and management\. ### How does Cristina lead teams and support service quality? Cristina leads by empowering teams, fostering collaboration, mentoring new hires, coaching staff, conducting interviews, and supporting team cohesion\. Cristina’s experience also includes customer satisfaction, patient satisfaction, guest satisfaction, guest experience, working effectively, leadership, and maintaining quality standards\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/cristina\-rodriguez\-18933a382