Naznin Patel
Halifax
Summary
Motivated Occupational Health and Safety professional with a proven track record in developing and maintaining robust safety programs. Experienced in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Passionate about promoting safe work environments, skilled at engaging with personnel at all levels to foster a culture of safety and accountability. An excellent communicator with a strong willingness to learn and committed to personal and professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
GEM Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ami Laboratory
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Parul University
Vadodara, Gujarat.05-2021
Skills
- Knowledge of applicable OH&S and environmental legislation
- Familiarity with HSE processes, including hazard identification and emergency response
- Ability to deliver and assist with project-specific HSE training
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Effective coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution abilities
- Understanding of construction processes and terminology
- Accident investigation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency preparedness
- Incident investigation
Professional experience
While I am an entry-level candidate, I bring relevant coursework, certifications, and proactive engagement in health and safety practices:
- Assisted in conducting safety audits and inspections during academic projects, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed emergency response plans and hazard identification tools as part of coursework assignments.
- Delivered presentations on occupational safety topics, showcasing effective communication skills.
- Gained practical exposure to job safety analysis and risk assessment through site visits and academic collaborations.
- Investigated incidents and accidents, determined root causes, and implemented preventive measures
- Collaborated with management, employees, and external stakeholders to strengthen the safety culture
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented strategies to reduce environmental incidents
- Provided comprehensive safety training on emergency preparedness, safe work practices, and PPE use
- Developed and enforced safety policies, procedures, and training programs Organized and led safety meetings, toolbox talks, and other safety-related events
- Managed data entry, documentation, and file management for environmental monitoring
- Assisted with environmental compliance efforts, including waste management and air quality monitoring
- Participated in incident investigations and contributed to corrective action development
- Supported project documentation and record maintenance
- Conducted workplace inspections and identified hazards, recommending control measures
- Helped develop and implement quality control and assurance procedures
Certification
- WHMIS 2015, 10/01/23
- Public Health Agency of Canada - Emergency Health Services (Basic), 03/01/23
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED, Canadian Red Cross, 02/01/23
- Public Health Agency of Canada - Surge, Sort, and Support Canada, 03/01/23
- ICS Canada
- Incident Investigation, 12/01/2024
- Lockout-Tagout,12/01/2024
- IRS, 12/01/2024.
Professional experience
- Fall arrest and protection
- Lock out Tag out
- Hazard recognition, accidents and incident investigation
- Cold and heat stress awareness
- Safety training and education
- Occupational health and Safety Legislation
- Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
GEM Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ami Laboratory
10.2021 - 04.2022
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Cape Breton University
- WHMIS 2015, 10/01/23
- Public Health Agency of Canada - Emergency Health Services (Basic), 03/01/23
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED, Canadian Red Cross, 02/01/23
- Public Health Agency of Canada - Surge, Sort, and Support Canada, 03/01/23
- ICS Canada
- Incident Investigation, 12/01/2024
- Lockout-Tagout,12/01/2024
- IRS, 12/01/2024.
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Parul University
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