EVELYN VALENTINA KPODO
DODOWA
Summary
Self-motivated and goal achieving person who values qualities such as honesty, hard work patience and compassionate. I am experienced in medical setting and capable of handling microbiology, chemistry, haematology and blood banking testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Good at maintaining equipment and workspaces. Knowledgeable about all areas of medical laboratory testing. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach. Hardworking medical laboratory scientist bringing nine years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager, Infection Prevention Control Representative
Shai-Osudoku District Hospital Laboratory
11.2022 - Current
- Perform blood and body fluid analysis
- Conducts phlebotomy, chemistry, microbiology, hematology, urine analysis and blood banking testing
- Serves as laboratory infection prevention and control focal person
- Member of quality management systems of the laboratory
- Serves as laboratory logistics manager
- Run daily maintenance of laboratory equipment including SYSMEX XN-350, FineCare and Mindray BS-240
- Performed daily environment monitoring which involves daily room temperature logs, humidity logs, refrigerator and freezer temperature logs
- Disinfection of laboratory benches and workstations
- Reports and documents incidents such as specimen spillage, broken glassware, needle prick injuries
- Ensured outmost adherence to all laboratory safety protocols and policies
- Participated in Continuing Professional Development to meet own professional requirements
- Management of laboratory stocks
- Ensured effective patient sample processing with a range of manual, semi-automated, and fully automated processes and equipment
- Participated in the creation of new procedures or instrument evaluation
- Evaluates the acceptability and appropriateness of samples obtained and, as necessary, consulted with medical personnel
- Performed analyses satisfactorily, evaluates internal quality control samples, and takes the proper corrective action if they fell outside of predetermined boundaries
- Set priorities for studies based on clinical need and
- Made sure to adhere to agreed-upon turnaround time for urgent requests
- Attended point of care clinics as necessary and carried out standard procedures in accordance with established protocols
- Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS)) for patient data management
- Produced reports, labels, and lists using a computer system
- Shows up for meetings when necessary
- Kept correct records and ensure proper data entry into all computerized systems
- Assist with specimen reception while performing the entire range of duties, both as part of the regular shift cycle and during times of personnel shortages
- Coordinated with IT support to fix any computer system issues after consulting with IT management
- Trained 15 laboratory personnel on biorisk management
- Lead the quality management systems members in conducting risk assessment on the various activities undertaken in the laboratory
- Safety personnel of the laboratory.
Laboratory Manager, District Laboratory Focal Person
Issa Polyclinic Laboratory
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Laboratory manager for 50 bed capacity polyclinics
- Supervised and managed four laboratory personnel
- Conducted phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, parasitology urine analysis and blood banking
- Served as district laboratory focal person, responsible for laboratory needs of the whole district
- Member of rapid response team for disease outbreak
- Conducted Covid -19 sample taken, packaging and transport
- Member of supportive supervisor team for the district
- Conducted outreach service program to the vulnerable unable to access the service of the laboratory.
Laboratory Manager
Daffiama Health Centre Laboratory
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Conducted phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, parasitology and urine analysis
- Member of rapid response team for disease outbreak
- Conducted outreach service program to the vulnerable unable to access the service of the laboratory
- Focal personnel for laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Education
Bsc. Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of health and allied sciences, Ho, Ghana -West Africa
12.2022
Bsc. Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of health and allied sciences, Ho, Ghana -West Africa
12.2022
HND Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Royal Ann school of Health, Kumasi, Ghana-West Africa
10.2018
HND Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Royal Ann school of Health, Kumasi, Ghana-West Africa
10.2018
Medical Laboratory Assistant -
Narh-Bita school of allied health sciences, Tema
08.2014
Medical Laboratory Assistant -
Narh-Bita school of allied health sciences, Tema
08.2014
Skills
- Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Laboratory equipment maintenanc
- Equipment operation
- Documentation skills
- Specimen collect
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Quantitative chemical analysis
- ELISA techniques
- Problem solving
- Hardworking
- Discipline
- Humility
- Team player
- Humanitarian
- Sense of duty and responsibility
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Patient confidentiality
- Equipment Operation
- Infection Control
Professional Registration
- Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (B6146)
- Amenrica Society for Clinical Pathology ( ASCPi 22282 )
References
- Hannah Adondiwo, Laboratory manager, Shai Sudoku District Hospital Laboratory, adondiwo@yahoo.com
- Dr. Issah Ibrahim, Medical Superintendent, Issa polyclinic, delonix86@gmail.com
- Sixtus Dery, Physician Assistant, Daffiama health center, six2dery@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Teaching
- Reading
Training
- Understanding The ISO Standards - Integrated Management System
- Laboratory Quality Management System
- Introduction to the LIMS and Other Information Systems
- Laboratory Biorisk Management
- BD Phlebotomy Training
- Ethics of Professionalism, Code of Conduct as an Allied Health Professional
- Promotion of Mental and Economical Health at the Workplace
Certification
Medical laboratory scientist (ASCPi)
Timeline
Logistics Manager, Infection Prevention Control Representative
Shai-Osudoku District Hospital Laboratory
11.2022 - Current
Laboratory Manager, District Laboratory Focal Person
Issa Polyclinic Laboratory
07.2020 - 06.2022
Laboratory Manager
Daffiama Health Centre Laboratory
08.2015 - 06.2020
Bsc. Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of health and allied sciences, Ho, Ghana -West Africa
Bsc. Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of health and allied sciences, Ho, Ghana -West Africa
HND Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Royal Ann school of Health, Kumasi, Ghana-West Africa
HND Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Royal Ann school of Health, Kumasi, Ghana-West Africa
Medical Laboratory Assistant -
Narh-Bita school of allied health sciences, Tema
Medical Laboratory Assistant -
Narh-Bita school of allied health sciences, Tema
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