Delanie Burklund
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic MLS Clinical Student with hands-on experience at CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. Will be an ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist within 12 months post-graduation. Many years of experience in the healthcare setting as well exposure to multiple laboratories. Committed to accuracy, quality assurance, and timely reporting to support optimal patient outcomes. Strong collaborator with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MLS Clinical Rotation Student
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Omaha, NE
08.2025 - 05.2026
- 10 months of shadowing/hands-on clinical laboratory experience
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, and manual cell areas
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
MLS Clinic Board Member
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided insights on governance practices improving board effectiveness and decision-making processes.
- Improved phlebotomy coverage at Nebraska Medicine SHARING and RESPECT clinics
- Attended monthly board meetings to offer new ideas for improved laboratory flow and quality of patient care
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in preparing chemical solutions and reagents for laboratory experiments.
- Maintained and kept record for all laboratory equipment used
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and analysis results.
- Supported professors in conducting experiments by organizing materials and samples.
Emergency Department Volunteer
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake and documentation processes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during emergency situations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of waiting areas and treatment rooms.
- Transported patients and laboratory specimens
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NESkills
Personal:
- Fast learner
- Attentive to detail
- Team collaborator
- Punctual and reliable
Core Laboratory:
- Chemistry (Atellica, Vista, and Aptio analyzers)
- Hematology (Sysmex)
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
Microbiology:
- Gram stains, culture setup, susceptibility testing
- Rapid antigen and PCR testing
Blood Bank:
- Type & screen
- Crossmatching
- Antibody identification
- Transfusion reaction workups and MTP
Accomplishments
- UNO Chancellor's list 2022-2025
- High Ability Learners program member, Waverly District 145 Schools
- UNMC MLS volunteer clinic board member
Educational Accomplishments:
Timeline
MLS Clinical Rotation Student
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
MLS Clinic Board Member
Nebraska Medicine
08.2025 - 05.2026
Chemical Laboratory Assistant
University of Nebraska Omaha
08.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Department Volunteer
Nebraska Medicine
08.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska At Omaha