CHINENYE AMALACHUKWU NKEME
Lagos
Summary
Detail-oriented medical laboratory scientist with hands-on experience in various clinical laboratory departments. Proficient in laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Demonstrated ability to contribute to patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical laboratory scientist intern
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, EBUTE-METTA
YABA, LAGOS
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Minimised errors by strictly following established protocols for patient sample collection.
- Conducted laboratory tests and procedures that facilitated accurate patient diagnosis.
- Ensured a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols with hazardous materials.
- Cultivated professional relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance communication regarding patient care.
- Assisted in the preparation, staining, and interpretation of microscope slides for diagnostics.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment, achieving precise analysis and reliable results.
Laboratory assistant
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, IDI-ABA
Abeokuta, Ogun State
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Ensured accuracy in all procedures by preparing samples for testing.
- Enhanced patient comfort during phlebotomy tasks.
- Organised medical specimens to optimise processing and analysis.
BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEER
FMC, YABA
EBUTE-METTA, LAGOS
2025.12 - Current
- Organised and managed blood drive events to promote donor participation.
- Provided donors with essential information, ensuring comfort throughout the donation.
- Collected, labelled, and stored donated blood while adhering to safety protocols.
- Raised community awareness, resulting in increased donor turnout and a steady blood supply for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
BABCOCK UNIVERSITY
ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE 2019.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Laboratory equipment dexterity
- Histological preparation expertise
- Tissue processing skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Microscopy proficiency
- Microtomy experience
- Precision handling
- Quality assurance procedures
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Multitasking ability
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Accomplishments
Best graduating student in Histopathology & Cytology - Babcock University class of 2024.
Chief Intern Representative, Medical Laboratory Services – Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta (2025/2026)
Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students’ Association (Babcock Chapter):
o Executive President (2022/2023)
o General Secretary (2021/2022)
o Member, Academic Committee (2020/2021)
o Course Representative (Histopathology & Cytology major) (2023/2024)
Certification
LICENSE- Registered in the Medical laboratory council of Nigeria, 2024
CERTIFICATIONS-
Medical Laboratory Association Conference (CPD) – Certificate of Membership (2022)
New Horizons Certification of Participation (July, 2024):
Microsoft Office Word & Excel 2016; EC-Council Customer Relationship Management; Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEER
FMC, YABA
2025.12 - Current
Medical laboratory scientist intern
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, EBUTE-METTA
2025.04 - 2025.04
Laboratory assistant
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, IDI-ABA
2023.05 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
BABCOCK UNIVERSITY
2019.09 - 2024.07