DELPHINE Uzoeto
BIOCHEMIST
Summary
Well-spoken Biochemist successful at refining and optimizing testing and development protocols. Excellent communicator talented at explaining highly technical ideas to non-technical audiences. Proficient in operating and maintaining complex lab equipment, including Centrifuge machine and Electrophoresis equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Biochemistry Intern
IMSUTH (Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu)
Orlu
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Used hospital and lab information systems to label and track specimens and supplies.
- Scanned and manually entered [Type] information.
- Processed and prepared samples for testing.
- Recorded final disposition into sample inventory system and storage program.
- Completed record logs and other administrative work in support of biochemistry lab operations.
- Set up and calibrated laboratory instruments and equipment to prepare for testing purposes.
- Collected and stored specimens and samples to prevent contamination.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Handled 15 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Laboratory Assistant
Divine Mercy Laboratory
Orlu
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Conducted chemical analyses using Electrophoresis machine equipment and recorded results in computer.
Phlebotomist
Metro Laboratory
Owerri
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
OWERRI 09.2016 - 08.2021
Skills
Good Telephone Etiquette
Self-Motivated
Written Communication
Planning and Coordination
Lab maintenance
Mathematical mapping
Sterilization techniques
Hematology
Equipment testing and calibration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Biochemistry Intern
IMSUTH (Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu)
04.2019 - 10.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Divine Mercy Laboratory
05.2018 - 12.2018
Phlebotomist
Metro Laboratory
04.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 08.2021