Chikodi Modesta Umeozuru
Summary
Diligent, dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 12 years robust and comprehensive professional experience in clinical and research settings. Proven ability to efficiently conduct and analyze complex laboratory tests, ensuring accurate and precise results. Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic testing, quality control and data analysis. Highly skilled in utilizing advanced laboratory equipments, implementing safety protocols and quality management system. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving timely results. Reliable, result-driven and committed to upholding high standards. Renowned for high professional ethics and a commitment to excellence in laboratory processes and medical science at large. Sound Public Health and Laboratory Epidemiology background. Published author and co-author in prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journals. Strongly motivated by the pursuit of knowledge and the opportunity to contribute to improving patient outcome.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Health Carousel
03.2023 - Current
- Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures
- Performs quality control testing, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly instrument maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure accurate and precise results
- Executes and documents corrective actions for out of range quality control tests
- Performs a wide range of standardized laboratory tests in the Core Laboratory
- Verifies and documents test results using computerized and manual transcription methods
- Prompt communication of critical test results to designated care team
- Participates in CAP surveys
- Maintains high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting
- Provides training to students on clinical rotations
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist (CMLS)
Health and Human Services, FCTA
04.2014 - 02.2023
- Conducted analysis of various laboratory specimen in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Medical Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis using high-tech auto-analyzers for accurate diagnosis
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by verifying, adapting and implementing advanced testing protocols
- Maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Verified test results to ensure reliability and precision
- Analyzed complex data sets to support clinical decision-making and provided monthly laboratory data to the hospital management
- Supervised laboratory Technicians, Assistants and Attendants
- Provided training and mentorship to students and new staff members
- Coordinated PMTCT (Prevention of Maternal to Child transmission) counseling and testing
- Interacted and collaborated with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
- Part of Laboratory management committee and assisted in preparation annual Laboratory work plan
- Coordinated laboratory management review meetings with hospital management board and provided details actionable reports
- Managed laboratory inventory effectively, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted lab operations
- Designate Laboratory Safety officer under QMS, part of team that achieved 4-star ISO -15189 accreditation for the Laboratory
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure laboratory environment, conducted scheduled safety audits and risk assessments
- Assisted in development, review and validation of laboratory SOPs, safety manual and handbook
- Improved turnaround times for test results through effective time management and prioritization of tasks
- Implemented various laboratory improvement projects such as customer satisfaction survey, internal audit using WHO AFRO SLIPTA checklist, re-design of Laboratory work flow and work station setup and introduction of inventory management system
- Implemented continuous education programs for laboratory staff, keeping them abreast of latest scientific developments through biweekly seminar presentations
- Participated in EQAs
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
National Hospital Abuja
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Worked in a busy teaching hospital within a close-knit team to promptly and meticulously perform complex laboratory tests on patient samples
- Involved in documentation, statistics and performance of phlebotomy
- Follow-up of patients and monitoring of antibiotics resistance trend
- Performed and evaluated quality control, equipment maintenance and instrument calibration as needed
- Utilized vacuum tubes, syringe and venipuncture butterfly methods to aseptically draw blood blood from veins as well as capillaries through dermal puncture such as heel or finger stick methods
Education
Master of Public Health (Field & Lab. Epidemiology -
University of Ibadan
Oyo State, Nigeria12-2022
Field And Laboratory Epidemiology - NFELTP Residency Training
Nigeria Field Epidemiology And Laboratory Training
Abuja, Nigeria12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Madonna University
Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria09-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Laboratory techniques
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Research methodology
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Phlebotomy
- ASM safety certified
- LIMS proficient
- Strong organizational skills
- Quality management system
- Multitasking
- High professional ethics
- Proficient in standard pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes
Certification
ASCP
AHA-BLS
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Health Carousel
03.2023 - Current
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist (CMLS)
Health and Human Services, FCTA
04.2014 - 02.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
National Hospital Abuja
04.2011 - 08.2013
Master of Public Health (Field & Lab. Epidemiology -
University of Ibadan
Field And Laboratory Epidemiology - NFELTP Residency Training
Nigeria Field Epidemiology And Laboratory Training
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Madonna University
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