BEVERLY MACON
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Accomplished Laboratory Director with a robust grounding in scientific principles and demonstrated proficiency in laboratory administration. Supervises molecular biology and clinical lab operations with meticulous attention to quality control and adherence to protocols. Possesses in-depth understanding of government regulations, ensuring hospital adherence. Skilled in formulating and executing strategic business strategies to propel departmental expansion and optimize revenue and efficiency. Exhibits adept leadership in guiding and inspiring staff towards excellence. Dedicated to providing superior laboratory services while staying informed of industry advancements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Laboratory Director
Triage
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed team performance, managed schedules, and optimized workflow to maximize productivity.
- Kept laboratory in line with facility and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Secured funding through grant applications, ensuring adequate resources for ongoing research projects.
- Managed budgets, inventory, and purchasing to maintain cost-effective operations while supporting lab needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of staff performance to identify opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Improved safety protocols for increased staff protection and reduced incidents.
- Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of laboratory staff to create an effective team environment.
- Ensured accurate data collection and analysis through strict quality control measures.
- Established policies promoting environmental sustainability within laboratory practices.
- Established strong relationships with external partners for collaboration on research initiatives.
- Coordinated laboratory work with outside departments and facilities to keep specimens and results moving forward.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits and addressing any identified issues promptly.
Surveyor
The Joint Commission
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Conduct evaluations of laboratory programs across the United States.
- Applies systems analysis skills and inductive reasoning skills to determine the laboratory's degree of compliance and to identify opportunities for improving compliance.
- Prepares management reports that clearly link individual standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and related organization risk points.
- Effectively communicates this information in a constructive and collegial style.
- Participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by superviseor
Regional Clinical Supervisor
Triage
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Deliver outstanding laboratory testing services to patients and customers through strategic planning, adherence to regulatory standards, robust quality management, continuous process enhancements, active employee engagement, efficient resource management and thorough oversight of daily operations.
- Notify leadership of significant and unexpected variances, demonstrate budgetary knowledge and assist leadership in adhering to fiscal constraints, support leadership in capital expenditure requests and oversee program and service development in response to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Create and implement policies, procedures, and job descriptions, serve as a resource for staff and physicians regarding policies, procedures, and practices, manages the hiring process for positions approved by the Manager, provide information and recommendations to the Manager on disciplinary actions and separation decisions and encourage ongoing staff participation in the performance review process.
- Confirm accurate and timely completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements, monitor service efficiency and accuracy by evaluating, initiating, and participating in the restructuring of current and new procedures, services, and programs, oversee time and attendance responsibilities following established procedures and manage staffing and scheduling duties in line with established protocols and practices.
- Verify section compliance with all relevant regulatory agency standards and support the department's and organization's compliance initiatives and efforts.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize clinic workflows, reducing patient wait times while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Evaluated vendor contracts for medical equipment and services, negotiating favorable terms that resulted in significant cost savings for the organization.
Laboratory Director
VALLEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Develop the annual budget, monitor monthly adherence and address variances.
- Plan, organize, train and supervise the clinical laboratory staff, ensuring accountability for all laboratory services provided within department.
- Create departmental objectives and financial performance goals, continuously monitoring staff and resource utilization, and adjust staffing levels to achieve goals.
- Supervise and participate in personnel management activities including selecting and hiring staff, conducting interviews, and motivating and training staff.
- Conduct performance appraisals, documents deficiencies, develop improvement plans, and ensure timely completion.
- Monitor laboratory work performance, prepares monthly work statistics and budget reports, and adjusts staffing levels as needed to maintain performance standards.
Program Director
FORTIS INSTITUTE
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Research, plan, develop and implement the Medical Laboratory Technology program including setting goals and improvements for the program, hiring, training, and mentoring.
- Develop and approve budgets, maintain program statistics at acceptable levels for accreditation purposes.
- Oversee compliance with all rules and regulations for both program and institute accreditation.
Interim Laboratory Director
Triage
09.2020 - 12.2020
Instructor
Fortis Institute
01.2020 - 01.2020
Laboratory Director
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
Laboratory Facility Manager
Marshall Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Evening Shift Supervisor
St. Vincent’s East
01.2015 - 01.2016
Night Shift Supervisor
St. Vincent’s East
01.2011 - 01.2015
Lead Technologist
St. Vincent’s East
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of East London
Stratford, London10.2022
Bachelor in Science - Biology
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.1994
Skills
- LIS-EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, HMS (Medhost), Softlab
- Scientific writing
- Personnel management
- Project monitoring
- Laboratory management
- Budget administration
- Instrumentation
Accomplishments
- Recognized for being a solid performer displaying exceptional work ethic, dedication and professionalism.
- Served as the point person in several accreditation and certification surveys with the Joint Commission, COLA, NAACLS, and ABHES, achieving a 100% success rate.
- Regional Supervisor overseeing operations for eight clinics.
Certification
- BLS, 10/2022 – 10/2024
- ASCP MLS, 08/2006
Timeline
Interim Laboratory Director
Triage
04.2025 - 11.2025
Surveyor
The Joint Commission
10.2024 - 02.2025
Regional Clinical Supervisor
Triage
04.2024 - 08.2024
Laboratory Director
VALLEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
10.2022 - 12.2023
Program Director
FORTIS INSTITUTE
12.2020 - 06.2022
Interim Laboratory Director
Triage
09.2020 - 12.2020
Instructor
Fortis Institute
01.2020 - 01.2020
Laboratory Director
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
Laboratory Facility Manager
Marshall Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Evening Shift Supervisor
St. Vincent’s East
01.2015 - 01.2016
Night Shift Supervisor
St. Vincent’s East
01.2011 - 01.2015
Lead Technologist
St. Vincent’s East
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of East London
Bachelor in Science - Biology
Mississippi University For Women
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Leadership
- Lab Management
- Scientific Knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Facilities Management
- Critical Care
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Evaluation & Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasker
- Team Player
- Coaching & Mentoring
Licenses and Certifications
ND License #24-1112-I
(Exp. 7/01/2026)
MLS (ASCP) cert. #223182
(Exp. 07/31/2028)
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