JOHN JEZTER MANUEL

• Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve highest level of client safety.
• Implemented support plans into service users' daily activities.
• Supported, guided and empowered service users to achieve their optimal capabilities.
• Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
• Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
• Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.
• Aided in bathing, dressing and continence support.
• Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
• Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.
• Maintained accurate records to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives.

• Performed RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 on nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs
• Extracted RNA from patient samples and performed reverse transcription to generate cDNA
• Amplified cDNA using PCR to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
• Analyzed PCR results to diagnose or rule out COVID-19 infection
• Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with quality control standards
• Documented and reported test results to clinicians and other healthcare professionals
• Developed and implemented new RT-PCR protocols to improve the accuracy and efficiency of COVID-19 testing
• Trained new laboratory staff on the use of RT-PCR testing techniques

Haematology

• Performed full blood counts, blood films, and coagulation profiles to diagnose and monitor a variety of blood disorders and conditions, such as anemia, leukemia, and thrombosis
• Investigated haemolytic anemia using a variety of tests, including osmotic fragility testing, direct antiglobulin testing, and haemoglobin electrophoresis
• Identified and characterized abnormal blood cells, such as blast cells and atypical lymphocytes
• Monitored the effectiveness of chemotherapy and other treatments for blood disorders

Biochemistry

• Performed routine and specialist biochemistry tests, such as liver function tests, kidney function tests, lipid profiles, and glucose tolerance tests, to diagnose and monitor a variety of diseases and conditions, such as liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes
• Investigated hyperlipidemia using a variety of tests, including cholesterol and triglyceride levels, lipoprotein electrophoresis, and apolipoprotein levels
• Monitored the effectiveness of medications used to treat biochemical abnormalities

Blood transfusion

• Performed blood grouping, cross-matching, and antibody screening to ensure the safe transfusion of blood products
• Investigated irregular blood groups and antibodies to identify and resolve transfusion problems
• Managed the blood bank and ensured a sufficient supply of blood products for patients

Immunology

• Performed a variety of immunology tests, such as ELISA and chemiluminescence assays, to diagnose and monitor a variety of diseases and conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and allergic diseases
• Investigated suspected immunological disorders using a variety of tests, such as complement studies and lymphocyte subsets analysis
• Monitored the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments

Serology

• Performed a variety of serology tests, such as syphilis serology and HIV serology, to diagnose and monitor infectious diseases
• Investigated suspected infectious diseases using a variety of tests, such as antibody testing and antigen testing
• Monitored the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy

Microbiology

• Performed a variety of microbiology tests, such as culture and sensitivity testing and urine microscopy, to diagnose and monitor infectious diseases
• Identified and characterized a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses
• Monitored the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy