Amy Addison-Kafeero
Red Deer,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant Student at Red Deer Polytechnic with practical experience in specimen collection, sorting, processing, and preparing for analysis following Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) and CLSI standards. Proficient in phlebotomy and urinalysis. Trained in using an ECG, Clinitek analyzers, centrifuges and managing specimen data. Dedicated to preserving specimen integrity, ensuring patient safety, and supporting high-quality diagnostic testing.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Salvation Army Thrift Store
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations, kept track of output numbers, put in truck orders, and performed quality checks on equipment, . Trained and mentor employees, delegated daily tasks, direct workflow and resolved conflicts between team members and/or customers. Managed cash handling procedures, completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Store Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Received, evaluated, organized, processed and priced donated items and apparel. Assisted with putting away items and apparel. Maintaining a clean, organized back room environment to prepare for incoming donations.
Youth Worker
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
2009 - 2015
- Provided guidance, counseling and support. Referred youth to local services. Coordinated events and fundraisers.
Education
Bachelor of Science Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, ABMedical Laboratory Assistant Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB12.2025
High Diploma - undefined
Notre Dame High School
Red Deer, AB01.2004
Skills
- Student Medical Laboratory Assistant (APL Placement), Alberta Precision Laboratories Patient Service Centre, Nov 2025
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections for outpatient populations using APL SOPs and following infection control protocols
- Performed 12-lead ECGs according to APL standards
- Quality assurance documentation and incident reporting
- Venipuncture, capillary puncture, pediatric collections
- Specimen collection, sorting, labelling, processing, aliquoting, and storage
- Application of APL specimen acceptance/rejection criteria
- Clinitek Status Analyzer for urinalysis (QC, calibration, troubleshooting)
- Centrifuges, barcode labelling systems, and LIS data entry
- Adherence to APL, CSMLS, and CLSI safety protocols
- WHMIS, TDG, infection control, and PPE compliance
- Strategic thinking, problem solving and action planning while under stress
- Self-directed, good time management, task-oriented, trustworthy, computer-literate and a very quick learner
Certification
WHMIS 2025, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Salvation Army Thrift Store
01.2017 - 01.2025
Store Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
01.2015 - 01.2017
High Diploma - undefined
Notre Dame High School
Youth Worker
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
2009 - 2015
Bachelor of Science Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate -
Red Deer Polytechnic