TAIWO O. FABIYI

• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying current with industry developments and updating policies accordingly
• Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted lab operations
• Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
• Optimized use of laboratory information systems to ensure efficient data management and reporting.
• Reduced wastage of laboratory supplies by implementing inventory management system.
• Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging exploration of new technologies and methodologies in laboratory setting.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
• Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
• Streamlined specimen collection protocols, improving patient comfort and test accuracy.
• Developed and implemented quality control system for reagent preparation, significantly reducing errors.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
• Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
• Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
• Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
• Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
• Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
• Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
• Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

• Medical Microbiology including Gram staining techniques, sample microscopy culture and sensitivity test, biomedical tests including catalase, coagulation, indole tests etc. Blood, ECS, HVS, urine, sputum, swab Sample collection, Microscopy, culture and sensitivity
• Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and environmental samples.
• Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
• Contributed to research projects by providing accurate data analysis, aiding in the discovery of crucial findings.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects while meeting deadlines, resulting in streamlined operations within the laboratory setting.
• Continuously improved laboratory processes through regular review and implementation of updated industry standards.
• Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
• Parasite identification and count including Schistosome spp, Plasmodium spp, Loaloa, Wuchereria spp etc. Viral identification and culture e.g HBV, HCV, COVID-19, HPV etc.
• Proficiency testing, quality control, specimen integrity, Priority setting and time management

• Enhanced the accuracy of test results by regularly calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Evaluated new technologies for potential adoption into the lab, staying current with latest industry advancements.
• Solved complex analytical challenges using critical thinking skills combined with expert technical knowledge of various instrumentation platforms.
• Compatibility testing procedure including blood typing, Crossmatching, Coomb's techniques. agglutination test. Antibody detection, identification/screening and titration. Blood screening for safe and compatible blood, Donor recruitment and screening, Hemolysin screening and detection for dangerous donors, ELIZA screening
• Rapid kit screening for transfusion transmissible infections like HBV HIV HCV VDRL etc
• Patient and Donor registration and documentation, Point of care testing, Blood drives
• Laboratory administration, Hiv/aids and other serological diagnosis, Apheresis, Blood storage and blood banking, Public health initiatives, Phlebotomy
• Designed custom assays tailored specifically for unique client needs providing reliable data and actionable insights.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments before initiating experiments to ensure safe working practices across all team members.
• Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
• Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.

• Clinical chemistry analysis including metabolic panel study
• Hepatic tests with ALT AST, Bilirubin and Albumin etc
• Urinalysis
• HCG, iron studies including ferritin etc, Vitamins studies
• G6PD, Prostate study
• Hormonal profiling including LH, prolactin, TSH, E2, E3, Progesterone, etc
• Lipid Panel with HDL, LDL, T Cholesterol

• Research Project: Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum in children With Uncomplicated falciparum Malaria Post Adoption of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy.

• Honoree of Medical Laboratory Science

• Research Project: Haematinic effects of polyherbal product on phenylhydrazine induced anaemic wistar rats; Testing the haematological effects of herbal tonic obtained from polyherbal market on anaemic wistar rats.

GPA: Distinction