Saheed Adewale Iyanda
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in molecular techniques, research experiment design, and biotechnological innovations. Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in mental health crisis intervention, patient assessments, and risk management. Proficient in administering medication, meticulous record keeping, and advanced cardiovascular life support. Demonstrates strong communication skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities. Adept at managing aggressive behaviour and providing end-of-life care with sensitivity. Committed to continuous improvement through nursing research interpretation and mental health treatment planning. Career goal: to leverage a comprehensive skill set in a challenging healthcare environment to
enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Thomas Hospital NHS
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Experience in sample reception, preparation and data entry for newborn screening tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocol.
- Skilled in Laboratory support, including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, quality control activities.
- Proficient in managing patient data, liaising with healthcare professionals and maintain efficient workflows to meet critical turnaround times of early detection of genetic and metabolic disorders.
- Handling Telephone and email queries related to sample status and result.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
SGS Cambridge
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Conduct precise microbiological tests, ensuring reliable data.
- Independent execution of SOPs for accurate analysis.
- Timely submission of accurate test results, maintaining high quality services.
- Detailed record keeping for traceability and quality assurance.
- Ensured all work in the laboratory is carried out in compliance with health and safety policies.
- Proficient use of LIMS for accurate data management.
- Adhere to ISO 17025 standards for rigorous compliance.
- Conduct environmental monitoring and condition within the laboratory.
- Assist in day-to-day running of the laboratory, hazardous waste disposal.
Healthcare Assitant
MedVendor Hub Limited
Northeast ham, London
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and
- continuity of care and planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
- Collaborated closely with nurses on the ward; fostered a supportive work environment conducive to Swift patient recovery times.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Care Assitant
Adebayo Hospital Ikeja
Lagos State
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisting clients in accessing community resources and services, such as support groups, educational programs, and social services, while maintaining the confidentiality of clients' information.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities, and assisted with
- excellent personal care and hygiene.
- Monitored service users' physical and mental health, including checking for any changes in behaviour or
- condition and reporting these to healthcare professionals.
- Managed behavioural issues efficiently, ensuring and conducting 1:1 assistance with teaching and learning
- to service users.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers
- workers, and occupational therapists.
- I provided companionship and emotional support to residents by engaging in conversations, listening to
- their concerns and encourage residents to participate in social activities.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
Lagos
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported comprehensive research procedures through Molecular and Biotechnology laboratory tests, such as ELISA, PCR, Microscopy, and Microbiology.
- Prepared and managed samples and reagents with precision.
- Maintained accurate documentation of analytical results and archived them on LIMS.
- Elevated research accuracy by ensuring proper molecular proficiency testing.
- Completed fit-for-purpose assessments for molecular assays, resulting in enhancing lab efficiency.
- Maintained company's health, safety, and confidentiality guidelines to ensure a compliant work environment.
- Analysed client medical histories to ensure comprehensive understanding of medical information and symptoms.
Education
Master of Forensic Science -
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Cell and Molecular biology
University of Lagos
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology and Genetics
University of Lagos
Skills
- Molecular Technique Mastery
- Research Experiment Design
- Biotechnological Innovations
- Team Building & Leadership
- Compassionate care
- Mobility equipment operation
- Personal hygiene support
- Elderly companionship
- Manual handling training
- Care programme oversight
Certification
- NVQ 2 & 3 Health and Social Care
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- SPSS
Timeline
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
SGS Cambridge
03.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Thomas Hospital NHS
01.2024 - 04.2025
Healthcare Assitant
MedVendor Hub Limited
11.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Forensic Science -
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Cell and Molecular biology
University of Lagos
01.2020 - 01.2021
Care Assitant
Adebayo Hospital Ikeja
03.2018 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology and Genetics
University of Lagos
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