GENEVIEVE UDEKWU
Oakville,ON
Summary
Recently graduated with a bachelor's in public health, and I am looking forward to pursuing a career in Infection prevention and control. Very experienced in Diagnostic Microbiology and enjoy problem solving and expanding my knowledge. Keen on keeping up to date with current developments to ensure constant improvement and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
EXTENDICARE NORTHRIDGE LONG TERM CARE HOME
Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in educating and training in infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices in the home
- Supervised IPAC practices among staff, visitors, and residents in the home
- Assisted with auditing in hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning, and disinfection procedures
- Assisted in health and safety inspections for safety practices and IPAC practices.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
SACRAMENTOS MEDICAL
Trinidad
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Regularly monitored quality control on various equipment such as incubators, laminar flow hood etc
- Processed various sample types and identified microbial growth using different identification methods
- Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Trinidad
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Regularly monitored quality control on equipment
- Identified microbial growth from various specimen types using different methods
- Supervised sterilization and disinfection techniques
- Trained college interns
- Worked closely with the Head Microbiologist to incorporate strict safety rules in the pathology department as well as monitored its progress
- Implemented strategies to effectively reduce turnaround time
- Conducted meetings for various reasons such as susceptibility testing, safety practices, problem solving etc.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
VICTORIA MEDICAL LABORATORIES
Trinidad
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Collected samples
- Prepared and inoculated specimen for bacterial and fungal culture
- Identified microbial growth and performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Education
B. Sc. - Public Health
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Toronto, ON04-2022
Postgraduate diploma - Agrifood Safety and Quality Assurance
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
Trinidad04-2012
B.Sc. - Microbiology
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Nigeria02-2005
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Very organized
- Leadership qualities
- Team player
- Pay attention to detail
- Microsoft office
Affiliations
The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, 2009 to 2015
Certification
- Long Term Care Home Assistant, Conestoga College, 06/2024
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Queen's University, 02/2024
Languages
English
Timeline
Volunteer
EXTENDICARE NORTHRIDGE LONG TERM CARE HOME
01.2024 - Current
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
SACRAMENTOS MEDICAL
01.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
NORTHWEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
02.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
VICTORIA MEDICAL LABORATORIES
04.2008 - 11.2008
B. Sc. - Public Health
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Postgraduate diploma - Agrifood Safety and Quality Assurance
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
B.Sc. - Microbiology
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
- Long Term Care Home Assistant, Conestoga College, 06/2024
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Queen's University, 02/2024
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