Amina Yahya
Washington DC,United States
Summary
Compassionate COVID-19 Tester lends extensive knowledge of virus assessment, sample collection and care. Expert oversight of sensitive testing, specimen storage and documentation processes. Offers medical experience over 1 year period paired with intimate understanding of complex novel coronavirus considerations and mandates. Resourceful grasp of regulatory requirements, PPE necessities and common COVID-19-related resources. Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 10 years of industry expertise. Hardworking medical assistant bringing 5 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COVID-19 Tester
USWELLCARE
Temple Hills, MD
02.2022 - Current
- Administered and interpreted infrared temperature scans, blood samples and surveys.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Identified microorganisms present in tests samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specification
Server Captain/Banquet Server
Gaylord Convention Center
Oxon Hills , MD
05.2009 - 04.2020
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas
- Supported needs of over 20 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for the function with social relevancy and intentionality.
Phlebotomist Intern
LabCorp
Oxon Hill, MD
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 25 times per day.
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Progressive Nurse Staffers
Springfield , VA
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 10 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 5 patient rooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pimmit Hills High School
Falls Church07.2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Plating and Presentation
- Professional and Courteous
- Time Management
- Procedure Monitoring
- Warm and Friendly
Certification
- MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician. NPCE Certified Phlebotomist 13-2778 20014
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
COVID-19 Tester
USWELLCARE
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Progressive Nurse Staffers
03.2015 - 12.2016
Phlebotomist Intern
LabCorp
02.2015 - 02.2020
Server Captain/Banquet Server
Gaylord Convention Center
05.2009 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Pimmit Hills High School