ELIAS AKANNI
40 Ferry Street, SYDNEY,NS
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with a strong background in Medical Microbiology, seeking to leverage my knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care and support in a healthcare setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Lagos State University Health Centre
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care and support, including assistance with daily activities, hygiene, and mobility
- Monitored vital signs and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the nursing staff
- Administered prescribed medications and document accurately
- Assisted in infection control and prevention measures to maintain a safe environment
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of patients
- Maintained and update patient records with accuracy and confidentiality
- Offered emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
Laboratory Assistant
Ever-Life Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring they were in working order
- Assisted senior researchers in conducting experiments and research projects.
- Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring they were in working order
- Collected, labeled , and processed samples for analysis following strict protocols
- Recorded and analyzed data, prepared reports, and presented findings to the research team
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment
- Collaborated with team members on various research initiatives
- Managed laboratory inventory and reorder supplies as needed
- Assisted in quality control and assurance processes.
Education
Post-Bac. Diploma - Health Care Management
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS05.2025
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2016
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Medical microbiology expertise
- Infection control and prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medical record management
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- CPR / AED / FIRST AID
- WHMIS
- Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
PUBLICATIONS
- ELIAS, A.A., 2022
Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Production among Enteric Bacteria in Ojo, Lagos State. ( Unpublished M.Sc dissertation)
- ELIAS, A.A., 2021
Management of Systemic Candidiasis in Cancer Patients. ( Unpublished M.Sc dissertation)
- ELIAS, A.A., 2016 Quality Assessment of Drinking Water in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State. (Unpublished B.Sc dissertation)
- ELIAS, A.A ., 2015
Qualitative Analysis of Microbial Indicators in Wastewater Treatment. ( Unpublished B.Sc dissertation)
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Lagos State University Health Centre
02.2019 - 03.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Ever-Life Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018
Post-Bac. Diploma - Health Care Management
Cape Breton University
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Lagos State University
- Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- CPR / AED / FIRST AID
- WHMIS
- Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
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