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DJESSY KOUDOU

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

I'm a highly driven recent Medical and pharmacological graduate looking for the opportunity to use my knowledge and skillset in the Medical and Pharmaceutical areas. Whilst having a solid academic background, and also bilingual (Fluent in French). In addition, as a compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Live-In Carer

Agincare
notitngham
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
  • Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
  • Updated doctors and family members on client progress.
  • Operated bed hoists and transfer boards to assist patients with daily routines.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.

Biomedical Scientist

GEORGE ELLIOT HOSIPTAL
Nuneaton
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handling, processing and analyzing a range of samples in the laboratory safely and accurately
  • Managing the influx and demand for covid-19 testing alongside routine workload and procedures
  • Identifying viruses, associated diseases and vaccine effectiveness for the hospital
  • Providing accurate and timely diseases and vaccine effectiveness for the hospital
  • Working with lab management software including winpath and architect
  • Maintaining and running specialist lab equipment to ensure accurate tests and optimal performance
  • Adhering to and exceeding the expected turnaround time for processing patient lab samples
  • Developing the lab's quality management system and maintaining sanitation standards
  • Maintain and ordering the correct equipment to maintain testing capabilities
  • Executing accurate and timely record keeping and data management for each test undertaken
  • Responding to enquires from clinicians regarding test results on the phone and in person
  • Balancing standard daily test bookings alongside urgent requests from ICU and A&E Skills Learnt: Communication skills, Teamwork, Time keeping etc.
  • Used equipment to observe cell structures and measure the transmittance of solutions.


  • Optimised patient care by promptly reporting critical test results to doctors to minimise treatment delays.
  • Analysed virology specimens to identify potential pathogens with accuracy and provided prompt advice on treatment.

Healthcare Assistant

zentar healthcare
Birmingham, west midlands
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
  • Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
  • Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
  • Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Explained treatments and hospital processes to patients.
  • Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
  • Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
  • Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
  • Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
  • Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
  • Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
  • Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.

Medical Laboratory assistant

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Birmingham
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Answered internal and external enquires by phone and email to uphold clear lines of communication.
  • Maintained strict compliance with hazardous chemical safety policies, mitigating potential risks.
  • Maintained correct specimen storage procedures, reducing errors by over required timeframe.
  • Loaded samples onto centrifuges and other sample preparation equipment.
  • Kept abreast with techniques and best practices to stay up to date with latest research.
  • Followed quality control procedures to maintain sample integrity.

GP assistant (work experience)

west health gp surgery
birmingham, west midlands
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritise patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Endorsed lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness.
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, MEDICINE, PHARMACEUTICAL

Coventry University
2021

DIPLOMA - APPLIED SCIENCE

Harborne academy
2018

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Harborne Academy
2018

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Harborne Academy
2015

Skills

  • Skills Learnt:
  • Analytical skills, Technical skills, etc
  • SKILLS
  • Minor machine repairs
  • Great communication skills
  • DNA/RNA isolation
  • Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient PCR
  • ELISA
  • Hoist operation
  • Safeguarding policy compliance
  • Dementia care
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Team player
  • Data confidentiality
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Health surveillance
  • Moving and handling
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient transfer support
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient rehabilitation

Languages

French
Native

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

zentar healthcare
10.2022 - Current

Live-In Carer

Agincare
01.2021 - 09.2022

Biomedical Scientist

GEORGE ELLIOT HOSIPTAL
01.2021 - 08.2022

Medical Laboratory assistant

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
05.2020 - 11.2020

GP assistant (work experience)

west health gp surgery
02.2019 - 03.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, MEDICINE, PHARMACEUTICAL

Coventry University

DIPLOMA - APPLIED SCIENCE

Harborne academy

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Harborne Academy

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Harborne Academy

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