Blessing Adewumi Oketola
Lanark
Summary
A dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 4 years of experience in clinical laboratory settings. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise in sample collection, laboratory testing, and quality management to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team in Canada.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker ( Care Assistant)
Crosslaw House Carehome
10.2022 - Current
- Client Assistance: Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Provided emotional support and companionship, listening to clients' concerns and offering reassurance
- Meal Preparation & Mobility Support: Planned and prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary
- Assisted with mobility exercises and encouraged clients to engage in physical activity, promoting overall well-being
- End-of-Life Care & Documentation: Offered comfort and support to clients and their families during end-of-life situations, when applicable
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of client care, including any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported to healthcare professionals as needed.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Sample Collector)
Medbury Medical Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Sample Collection & Processing: Collected nasal and oral samples for PCR analysis, maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, productivity and quality
- Conducted antibody screening tests for IgG and IgM antibodies, interpreting results with precision
- Verified and documented all test reports before dissemination to patients
- Data Management & Quality Assurance: Entered patient information into the chain of custody system, ensuring verification and accuracy
- Sorted samples for PCR COVID-19 testing and collaborated with molecular scientists for processing
- Set up and broke down equipment for sample collection, ensuring proper handling and clear-up at the end of each working day
- Ensured adherence to quality assurance protocols in sample collection, sorting, and testing, in line with the quality management system
- Properly disposed of waste used during work processes according to the safety management act.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Euracare Specialist Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Sample Collection & Routine Tests: Collected samples and conducted routine medical laboratory tests, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency
- Performed semen analysis, culture, and sensitivity testing to investigate fertility issues in men
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Molecular Diagnostics: Operated COBAS Ampliprep and TaqMan systems for viral load quantification, adhering to strict quality control protocols
- Managed materials and reagents in the PCR lab, ensuring optimal inventory levels and compliance with safety standards
- Quality Management & Accreditation: Plotted Levey-Jennings charts for all tests and applied Westgard multirules to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results
- Contributed to achieving MLSCN laboratory accreditation in line with ISO 15189 standards through meticulous implementation of accreditation standards and checklists
- Participated in laboratory internal quality audits, unit meetings, and review of improvement plans and procedures
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University College Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Sample Collection & Handling: Performed phlebotomy and collected various types of samples, including blood and body fluids, high vaginal swabs (HVS), endocervical swabs (ECS), and urethral swabs
- Ensured proper registration and documentation of patient information and samples, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
- Laboratory Equipment Operation: Prepared reagents and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring precision in all testing procedures
- Operated and calibrated advanced analyzers such as GENRUI PA54, SFRI MIURA 200, ISE 6000, and Abbott Architect 4000 for routine general chemistry tests, hormonal profiles, and drugs of abuse testing
- Blood Product Preparation: Prepared blood products and platelet concentrates, including fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Ensured the provision of compatible blood and blood components for transfusion through blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures
- Microbiology Testing: Conducted microscopy, culture, and sensitivity testing for various microbiological samples such as urine, swabs, stool, aspirates, and cerebrospinal fluid
- Operated the BACTEC 9000 blood culture analyzer for identifying bacterial infections
- Histopathology Procedures: Operated tissue processors, performed embedding, sectioning, floating, staining, and mounting of tissue samples
- Organized stained slides in racks according to numbering for efficient retrieval and review.
Education
Master Of Public Health -
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Achievers University
Owo, Ondo State11.2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Control
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Specimen handling
Certification
- Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
- Associate Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria
- Registered Member of the Social Care Workforce with the Scottish Social Service Council
- Adult and Child Support and Protection
- Palliative Care
- Dementia skilled practice
- Dignity at Work
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Learning Disability and Autism
- Record Keeping
- First Aid
- Fire Awareness
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
Affiliations
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
- Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria
- Scottish Social Services Council
Timeline
Support Worker ( Care Assistant)
Crosslaw House Carehome
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Sample Collector)
Medbury Medical Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Euracare Specialist Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University College Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
Master Of Public Health -
Glasgow Caledonian University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Achievers University
- Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
- Associate Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria
- Registered Member of the Social Care Workforce with the Scottish Social Service Council
- Adult and Child Support and Protection
- Palliative Care
- Dementia skilled practice
- Dignity at Work
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Learning Disability and Autism
- Record Keeping
- First Aid
- Fire Awareness
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
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