Taiwo Adeyinka Jolaade
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lagos
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES To attain success professionally and ensure maximum returns on organizational resources. To contribute quota in terms of personal skills and knowledge to help in achieving the stated organizational goals and objectives. To be able to work with people of high skills and dexterity thereby developing myself in all facets of purposes. Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Focused Lab Technician with proven track record of success in contributing to successful running of clinical laboratories. Polished in conducting lab tests and preparing reagents, solutions and specimens for microscopic examination. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams. Progressive Health Education Specialist with experience helping families and individuals lead healthy lives. Monitored and evaluated programs that teach healthy lifestyle choices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Educator
University of Medical Science, UNIMED, Ondo Town
Ondo
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
- Provided expertise for clinical support and services.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Developed programs for teaching students and public.
- Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
State Hospital
Akure
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Functioned as primary data generator to record and calculate data and sign assay sheets.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mother & Child Hospital
Akure
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients through seizures and while monitoring and recording seizure activity.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals
Sample Preparation Technician
Yob Laboratory Diagnostics Centre, Ondo
Akure
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Health Care Assistant
Lautech Teaching Hospital
Ondo
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Followed and implemented care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
University of Ibadan
Nigeria 11.2017 - 08.2019
Computer Training Program - Excel And Microsoft
Computer Training Centre
Lagos 10.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Osun State College Health Technology
Nigeria 07.2015 - 10.2018
Skills
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESundefined
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
Osun State College Health Technology
Timeline
Health Educator
University of Medical Science, UNIMED, Ondo Town
01.2021 - Current
Licensed, Registered Laboratory council Of Nigeria
01-2019
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mother & Child Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020
Sample Preparation Technician
Yob Laboratory Diagnostics Centre, Ondo
10.2018 - 01.2019
[Area of certification] Training - Diploma
10-2018
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
State Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2021
Osun State College Health Technology
06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
University of Ibadan
11.2017 - 08.2019
Health Care Assistant
Lautech Teaching Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Osun State College Health Technology
07.2015 - 10.2018
Computer Training Program - Excel And Microsoft
Computer Training Centre
10.2013 - 01.2014
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