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ANNA Abel

Flat 18 Cornwall Works, 3 Greenlane. Sheffield

Summary

Motivated medical laboratory professional diligent in completing work to achieve accurate results with expertise in tissue preparation, embedding, microtomy, and slide production for diagnostic purposes. Skilled in maintaining high-quality standards while managing workloads efficiently to meet strict deadlines. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory teams and pathologists. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and ensure seamless workflow. Adept at prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Committed to maintaining laboratory safety, compliance, and accuracy in all procedures to support reliable diagnostic outcomes. Enthusiastic and motivated student eager to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. Applies excellent time management skills to complete accurate and thorough work. Prepared to learn and support team, taking on new challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Histopathology

LabMedExpert
20 Water Street London, E14 5GX, London
08.2024 - Current


· Adhering to laboratory safety and regulatory guidelines including confidentiality standards.
· Prepared detailed reports summarising laboratory findings for review by senior pathologists.
· Adhered to strict biohazard disposal protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
· Assisting in the embedding of tissue samples in paraffin wax and ensuring correct orientation of tissues for sectioning.
· Operating the microtome to cut precise sections of paraffin-embedded tissue blocks by Producing high-quality sections such as 3-5 microns thick which is suitable for staining and examination.
· Meeting productivity standards, such as sectioning 25 blocks per hour while maintaining quality and consistency.
· Transferring sections onto glass slides without folds or tears, ensuring sections adhere properly to slides.
· Assisting in performing routine stains such as Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and also assisted with special staining techniques when required.
· Regularly cleaning and maintaining microtomes and other histology equipment.
· Troubleshooting minor equipment issues and reporting major malfunctions.
· Working closely with pathologists and other laboratory staff to meet deadlines and workload requirements.
· Communicating effectively regarding sample issues or unusual findings.
· Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of labelled slides and blocks
Inspecting slides under a microscope for quality before submission to the pathologist.

Clinical Support Worker

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted bed-bound clients in performing leg stretches, leg rotations and hip and knee bends for physical therapy and rehabilitation activities.
  • Monitored patients health by performing blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and oxygen level checks. Inputting the vital signs on database to enable tracking their wellbeing by the medical professionals (doctors, registered nurses etc) and maintain consistent records.
  • Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
  • Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
  • Bathed, changed and fed vulnerable patients to ease discomfort.
  • Informed staff nurse or nurse in-charge of symptoms, condition and development of each patient to maintain real time status.
  • Used commode to assist patients with toileting and completing morning and evening personal care routines.
  • Maintained thorough reporting of incidents, accidents and patient complaints in line with NHS policy.
  • Maintained clean work environment to comply with safety and hygiene protocols.
  • Operated bed lifts, hoists and stand aid slings to assist patients with daily living tasks.
  • Daily assessment of glucose level of patients that are diabetic

Healthcare Assistant

MJJ Agency
Sheffield
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supporting young people and adults who are challenge
  • Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support
  • Remained up-to-date on latest treatments, care improvements and regulations to facilitate continued patient satisfaction and wellbeing
  • Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care
  • Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care
  • Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.

Assistant Cellular Pathologist

Medplus Pharmaceuticals LTD
Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria
03.2020 - 08.2022

· Assisted in performing complex immunohistochemistry analyses to support the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases and cancers.
· Processed and analysed tissue samples using histological techniques to provide accurate data for diagnostic purposes.
· Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks and implemented quality control procedures to adhere to laboratory and safety standards.
· Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to prevent malfunctions and ensure reliability.
· Used PPE and followed health and safety procedures.
· Proper labelling and analysed of tissue samples in compliance with regulations of the laboratory and patient identity.
· Managed preparation of specimens for analysis and observation to prevent artefacts.
· Examined cells stained with dye with precision to accurately locate abnormalities.
· Received, labelled and packed specimens correctly for analysis.
· Updated and maintained data from tests and clinical results for reliable recordkeeping.
· Conducted histological staining, enhancing visual contrast of tissue sections for clearer microscopic examination and prepared detailed reports summarising laboratory findings for review by the senior pathologists.
· Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments to ensure precise test outcomes.
· Adhered to strict biohazard disposal protocols to maintain a safe working environment.

Subject Teacher

The Grace Primary & Secondary School
Shomolu
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Guaranteed students met or exceeded predicted grades by closely monitoring work and offering extra help to aid comprehension
  • Stayed up-to-date on good teaching practices, skill developments and school policies by attending training seminars, conferences and workshops
  • Created various creative and educational materials for students to establish engaging and positive learning environments for learners
  • Increased student interest in lessons by displaying enthusiasm, passion and expertise in subject matter content
  • Planned, coordinated and developed lesson plans based on student development, curriculum and exam requirements
  • Maintained class discipline by establishing and enforcing code of conduct for students in classrooms.

Bakery & Cathering Trainee

Excel Cake & Confectionery
Shomolu
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Recorded stock movement for up-to-date inventory documentation
  • Maintained current knowledge of pricing, ingredients, product availability and current promotion
  • Created attractive dessert trays for catering events
  • Placed dough in pans, moulds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to make bread and other baked goods
  • Fostered cooperative working relationships among employees, responding correctly to emergency or safety situations
  • Carried out all baking duties with care and attention to detail to guarantee production of high-quality products and minimise waste.

Assistant Teacher (Placement)

Government Secondary School Hwak-Guru
Bukuru
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects
  • Led students in assigned classes in absence of main teacher
  • Collected and organised materials to support learning activities and distributed content to learners for revision
  • Reviewed taught material with students with learning challenges or special needs and simplified complex topics to facilitate comprehension
  • Split learners into groups for group-related activities and encouraged collaboration to nurture teamwork and social skills
  • Set up teaching aids, prepared classrooms for learning activities and distributed materials to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Kept records of student attendance, progress and activities to assess individual mastery of subject matter
  • Graded homework and tests and computed and recorded results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.

Receptionist

Ojo & Associates
Sango-Otta
11.2014 - 05.2016
  • Organised and updated weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and junior staff
  • Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use
  • Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner
  • Offered outstanding hospitality throughout client visits, aiding positive customer experiences and loyalty
  • Directed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing and file management
  • Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.

Education

BSc - Applied Biology

Ebonyi State University
Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Master of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Science

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, SHF

GCSEs - Science

Rex-Age Transnational Secondary School
Ifo, Ogun State

Skills

  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Infection control protocol
  • Hygiene management
  • Solid, persuasive, and genuine communication
  • Strong work ethics
  • Team leadership and motivation skills, superior analytical skills, team management, result-oriented
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Safeguarding Policy Knowledge

Timeline

Assistant Histopathology

LabMedExpert
08.2024 - Current

Clinical Support Worker

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2023 - 06.2024

Healthcare Assistant

MJJ Agency
11.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant Cellular Pathologist

Medplus Pharmaceuticals LTD
03.2020 - 08.2022

Subject Teacher

The Grace Primary & Secondary School
09.2018 - 02.2020

Bakery & Cathering Trainee

Excel Cake & Confectionery
07.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Teacher (Placement)

Government Secondary School Hwak-Guru
06.2016 - 06.2017

Receptionist

Ojo & Associates
11.2014 - 05.2016

BSc - Applied Biology

Ebonyi State University

Master of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Science

Sheffield Hallam University

GCSEs - Science

Rex-Age Transnational Secondary School
ANNA Abel