CLAUDE TATAH ASHU
Manama
Summary
Proven caregiver and skilled Medical Laboratory Technician with a history at Cameroon Oncology Centre, adept in infection control and providing emotional support. Demonstrates a strong ability to learn quickly, enhancing health education and emergency response capabilities. Achieved significant improvements in patient well-being and laboratory accuracy, leveraging expertise in documentation and recordkeeping.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mr. Jameel Gholuum
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Aided as personal driver for patient, transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cameroon Oncology Centre
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Blood collection by vien puncture, Preparation and staining of Blood films for Malaria by field stain methods.
- Carry out PAP smear to check for cancer.
- Preparation, Microscopy and Examination of Stools.
- Preparation of Urine and Urine chemistry.
- Preparation and staining of Sputum and Microscopy for Zielnelson.
- Typing and crossmatching for Blood Transfusions.
- Screening of Sera for all Serological Tests.
- Reading and interpretation of cultures on the various medias
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mary Health Of Africa Hospital
11.2015 - 10.2020
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Participate in community service by moving to rural areas to administer health care, collect samples and transport them back for proper examination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
St. Louis University Institute
Bamenda, Cameroon07.2015
High School Diploma -
St Louis University
Bamenda, Cameroon07.2011
Skills
Emotional Support
Feeding Assistance
Social Skills Development
Seizure Management
Infection Control
Emergency Response
Cooking meals
Fast Learner
Health Education
Attentive to People
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Languages
English
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mr. Jameel Gholuum
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cameroon Oncology Centre
02.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mary Health Of Africa Hospital
11.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
St. Louis University Institute
High School Diploma -
St Louis University
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