Geraldine Cachero Luspo

• Provide personal care to clients, including washing, toileting, dressing, and other daily activities
• Support clients with physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Assist clients with mobility or learning difficulties using appropriate aids and equipment
• Closely monitor 55 clients experiencing confusion or behavioural issues, ensuring safety and emotional support
• Promote continence and assist with related personal care
• Deliver care to clients with progressive conditions or at end-of-life stage, including last offices
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date written records in line with care plans and company procedures
• Observe care planning needs for 55 clients and complete written daily records
• Encourage and assist clients in participating in hobbies, social activities, and community outings
• Respond promptly to nurse call systems and communicate messages professionally
• Report on clients' well-being under supervision of senior care staff
• Perform regular checks on clients as scheduled by senior team members
• Make and change beds, keeping rooms clean, tidy and in compliance with infection control standards
• Clean and maintained equipment used by clients
• Manage clothing and personal items for clients, ensuring proper labelling and storage
• Uphold full dignity and privacy in all care, especially during palliative and bereavement situations
• Assist clients during meals, being mindful of dietary needs and swallowing difficulties
• Escort clients to external appointments, social outings, or hospital visits
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all interactions, including financial or personal matters

(Microbiology Section Staff)

• Performed preventive maintenance and corrective measures on analyzers following manufacturer's guideline and training, achieving 5% lesser than average service call-outs over 24 month period.
• Maintained calibration and quality control on analyzers or equipment to ensure accurate and reliable data collection for experiments and analyses.
• Performed comprehensive microbiological bench work, including processing diverse samples, identifying pathogens, and reporting antimicrobial susceptibility findings.
• Experienced processing samples for microbiology using manual and automated methodologies such as Biomerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo, Biomerieux Vitek 2, Beckman Coulter and others.
• Experienced in reading cultures, identifying significant pathogens, and performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing on different types of specimen using complex procedures and advanced diagnostic equipment to support clinical diagnosis.
• Processed over 2000 microbiology samples per week. Analyzed and interpreted data with 99% accuracy rate.
• Assisted in maintenance and quality control of microbial culture collection, ensuring accurate identification and preservation of bacterial strains, and providing valuable resources for students and on going studies.
• Contributed to. patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests. Recording, interpreting test results, and inputting data into Laboratory Information Management(LIMS)
• Manage consumable supplies within laboratory area of responsibility, saving section up to 20% on reorders and rushed orders by using semi-automated stock taking system.
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory supervisors.
• Assisted in supervision and training of 10 junior staff and medical laboratory science interns.
• Participate in shift work, ensuring 24/7 laboratory coverage, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

(ER Satellite Laboratory Rotating Staff)

• Accurately performed over 200 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with a high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated methodologies such as Sysmex XN1000 Hematology Analyzer, Dirui H-500 and FUS-2000 Urine Analyzer, Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600i Chemistry Analyzer and UniCel DxI 800 Immunoassay Analyzer, Beckman CoulterBiomerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo and others.
• Conducted complex diagnostic testing for blood samples, body fluids and tissue specimens in different laboratory sections such as in haematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy and microbiology.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests. Recording, interpreting test results, and inputting data into Laboratory Information Management(LIMS)
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory supervisors.
• Assisted in supervision and training of 8 junior staff and medical laboratory science interns.
• Participate in shift work, ensuring 24/7 laboratory coverage, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

(Outpatient Clinical Chemistry Section in charge)

• Performed preventive maintenance and corrective measures on analysers following manufacturer's guideline and training, achieving 5% lesser than average service call-outs over 24 month period.
• Maintained calibration and quality control on analysers or equipment to ensure accurate and reliable data collection for experiments and analyses.
• Experienced in handling automated machines such as Beckman Coulter DxI 600 and DxI 800, and others.
• Assayed routine and specific tests pertinent to chemistry for over 500 samples per shift.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to. patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests. Recording, interpreting test results, and inputting data into Laboratory Information Management(LIMS)
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory supervisors.
• Manage consumable supplies within laboratory area of responsibility, saving section up to 20% on reorders and rushed orders by using semi-automated stock taking system.
• Assisted in supervision and training of 10 junior staff and medical laboratory science interns.
• Participate in shift work, ensuring 24/7 laboratory coverage, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

(Rotating Staff)

• Accurately performed over 150 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated methodologies such as Sysmex XN1000 Hematology Analyzer, Dirui H-500 and FUS-2000 Urine Analyzer, Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600i Chemistry Analyzer and UniCel DxI 800 Immunoassay Analyzer, Beckman CoulterBiomerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo and others.
• Conducted complex diagnostic testing for blood samples, body fluids and tissue specimens in different laboratory sections such as in haematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy and microbiology.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests. Recording, interpreting test results, and inputting data into Laboratory Information Management(LIMS)
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory supervisors.
• Assisted in supervision and training of 5 junior staff and medical laboratory science interns.
• Participate in shift work, ensuring 24/7 laboratory coverage, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

• Performed preventive maintenance and corrective measures on analysers following manufacturer's guideline and training, achieving 5% lesser than average service call-outs over 24 month period.
• Maintained calibration and quality control on analysers or equipment to ensure accurate and reliable data collection for experiments and analyses.
• Experienced in processing samples using manual and automated machines.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to. patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory manager
• .Manage consumable supplies within laboratory area of responsibility, saving section up to 20% on reorders and rushed orders by using semi-automated stock taking system.
• Assisted in hiring, supervision and training of staff.
• Oversaw and led technologist functions.

• Accurately performed over 50 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated machines.
• Performed routine and specific tests for blood samples in hematology, urine and stool in clinical microscopy section.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.
• Prepared and presented monthly test reports to laboratory manager.

• Accurately performed over 50 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated machines.
• Performed routine and specific tests for blood samples in hematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, urine and stool in clinical microscopy section.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintain 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.

(Rotating Staff)

• Accurately performed over 50 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated methodologies such as Roche Cobass, ELISA, Sphectrophotometry Chemistry and others.
• Conducted complex diagnostic testing for blood samples, body fluids and tissue specimens in different laboratory sections such as in haematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy and microbiology.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintained 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.
• Conducted inventory of reagents and monitored stocks and supplies.
• Participate in shift work, ensuring 24/7 laboratory coverage, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

(Rotating Staff)

• Accurately performed over 150 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated machines.
• Conducted complex diagnostic testing for blood samples, body fluids and tissue specimens in different laboratory sections such as in haematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy and microbiology.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintained 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.

(Rotating Staff)

• Accurately performed over 100 phlebotomy per shift from all patients of all ages, draws with high degree of patent satisfaction. Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
• Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information. Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
• Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning. Performed equipment troubleshooting, resolving malfunctions with 97% success.
• Performed quality control and evaluated quality control against measurable data for accurate analysis and results.
• Experienced processing samples using manual and automated machines.
• Conducted complex diagnostic testing for blood samples, body fluids and tissue specimens in different laboratory sections such as in haematology, chemistry, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy and microbiology.
• Analyzed and interpreted data of patient samples with 99% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic results, aiding in treatment decisions.
• Maintained 100% error-free documentation of all laboratory tests.