Amna Afzal
Calgary,AB
Summary
Versatile healthcare expert with significant background at Alberta Health Services, pursuing roles in laboratory settings to expand expertise
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Contacted individuals exposed to COVID-19, assessed symptoms, and referred for testing.
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to facilitate isolation and quarantine.
- Provided guidance on testing and medical consultation for individuals exposed to COVID-19.
- Recorded information in electronic medical records to ensure accurate data management.
Medical LAB ASSISTANT
Diagnostic Scientific Center
Calgary, Alberta
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Retrieving and sorting samples
- Accessioning the samples
- Making a transfer list
- Transporting the samples
Practicum Student SAIT
Alberta Childrens Hospital
Calgary, AB
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Executed phlebotomy on neonates and pediatric patients, ensuring high accuracy.
- Conducted blood cultures and typing through various collection methods.
- Managed hand collections and complex draws with precision.
- Utilized syringe, vacutainer, and butterfly techniques for optimal results.
- Adhered to strict isolation protocols, including contact and airborne precautions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, utilizing Millennium system effectively.
Practicum Student SAIT
Airdrie PSC
Airdrie, Alberta
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Executed phlebotomy procedures on diverse age groups, including teenagers, adults, and geriatrics.
- Conducted ECGs independently and under supervision to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry for Millennium and Tele Med systems.
- Processed blood and urine specimens post-collection for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared specimen transfer buckets for efficient transport.
Education
Diploma - Medical Lab Assistant
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Calgary, AB09-2020
M.D. - Medicine
Carol Davila University of Medicine
Romania09-2018
Skills
- Data management and electronic records
- Public health coordination
- Phlebotomy and specimen processing
- Patient education and communication
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Medical terminology expertise
- Multilingual: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Certification
- CSMLS - Canadian Society for medical lab science 2020
- BLS - Calgary, AB / National CPR foundation 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services
01.2021 - 07.2022
Medical LAB ASSISTANT
Diagnostic Scientific Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Practicum Student SAIT
Alberta Childrens Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
Practicum Student SAIT
Airdrie PSC
07.2020 - 08.2020
Diploma - Medical Lab Assistant
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
M.D. - Medicine
Carol Davila University of Medicine
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