Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Shekina De Gracia

Red Deer,Canada

Summary

Reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant with experience in performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. Possess strong skills in lab equipment operation, specimen collection, and quality control procedures. Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team dynamics by establishing strong collaborative relationships within all levels of staff members.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Grifols Plasma Donation Centre
Red Deer, Canada
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintain accurate records of donor collections, including volume and type of donation
  • Perform daily maintenance and calibration of plasma machines
  • Explain plasma procedure to donors
  • Preform venipuncture according to company standards and protocols
  • Monitor donor throughout procedure to ensure they are doing well

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Red Deer Regional Hospital
Red Deer, Canada
05.2023 - Current
  • Value Patient care and confidentiality
  • Adjusting to fast work environment
  • Collect, examine and log data
  • Operate laboratory machinery
  • Preform various standard laboratory procedures
  • Communicate with physicians and nurses about proper testings on patients
  • Adapt quickly to change
  • Regularly clean and disinfect working areas, taking extra precautions

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Stettler Hospital
Stettler, Canada
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Stettler Hospital and care Centre is my practicum site where I was able to practice everything I learned in school
  • Collecting inpatients and outpatients
  • Collecting in emergency/trauma situations and long-term care
  • Running QC on Clinitek and processing urines in the centrifuge
  • Looking at specimens under the microscope/ microscope maintenance and care
  • Learning ConnectCare
  • Performing ECG and Holter monitors
  • Explaining different procedures (i.e.: fit tests, urine samples, NMS cards, GGT)
  • Making blood smears
  • Stettler Hospital and care Centre is my practicum site where I was able to practice everything I learned in school

Crew Member

Tim Hortons
Red Deer, Canada
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Video training on safety, cleanliness, and store management
  • Taking orders as a cashier
  • Making food and assembling orders in the kitchen
  • Working in a fast paced environment
  • Cleaning and taking out garbage
  • Stocking different areas of the kitchen and store, making sure everything is available and ready for use
  • Providing excellent customer service and adjusting to the needs of Others

Crew Member

Crepe Delicious
Red Deer, Canada
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provide good customer service by making crepes, and assembling orders
  • Practice safe food handling and preparation
  • Counted inventory and cash

Education

High School Diploma -

Koinonia Christian School
Red Deer

Medical Laboratory Assistant -

Red Deer Polytechnic

Skills

  • Specimen Collection
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Sterile technique
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Equipment testing and calibration

Certification

  • Medical Laboratory Certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certificate
  • Class 5 Drivers License

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Grifols Plasma Donation Centre
02.2024 - Current

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Red Deer Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Stettler Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022

Crew Member

Tim Hortons
09.2018 - 02.2019

Crew Member

Crepe Delicious
06.2018 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Koinonia Christian School

Medical Laboratory Assistant -

Red Deer Polytechnic
Shekina De Gracia