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Petrolina Uwandu

@petrolinauwandu

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Health Care Assistant and Biology graduate blending patient support, laboratory analysis, and classroom guidance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities in healthcare support, education, research assistance, or remote people-facing roles where I can provide reliable patient care, support classroom learning, and contribute to accurate laboratory or research work.

I am a dedicated Biology graduate with a strong foundation in environmental research, laboratory diagnostics, healthcare assistance, and early childhood education. In my current role as a Health Care Assistant at Suncel Hospital, I provide patient-centered care, support hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and emotional well-being, and accurately observe, record, and report patient conditions to nurses and medical staff.

I also bring hands-on laboratory experience from De-Range Medical Diagnostics and Laboratory, performing routine diagnostic biological and cultural tests while maintaining specimen handling, cleanliness, confidentiality, quality control, and infection prevention. Earlier, as a Teaching Assistant/Classroom Teacher, I prepared lesson notes and learning activities, supported behavior management and personal hygiene, and collaborated with senior teachers to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Health Care Assistant

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Suncel Hospital

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Provided patient-centered care for children, adults, and elderly patients, supporting hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and emotional well-being. Observed, recorded, and reported patient conditions and assisted with examinations and minor procedures while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and confidentiality.

Patient Care Hygiene & Nutrition Support Mobility Confidentiality Patient Safety Supportive Communication

Medical Laboratory Assistant

De-Range Medical Diagnostics and Laboratory

Jul 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Supported routine diagnostic biological and cultural laboratory testing by assisting with patient sample collection and proper specimen handling. Operated and maintained laboratory equipment in line with safety protocols, documented results accurately with confidentiality, and assisted with quality control and infection prevention.

Biological & Cultural Diagnostic Testing Lab Safety Confidential Result Documentation Quality Control infection prevention

Teaching Assistant

Hereighs Nursery and Primary School

Jun 2020 - Apr 2021 (10 months)

Assisted in teaching nursery and primary pupils basic science, health education, and general subjects by preparing lesson notes, teaching aids, and age-appropriate classroom activities. Supported student development through behavior management, hygiene promotion, and help with marking and continuous assessment.

In Classroom Support Assessments

Volunteer Biologist Assistant

Imo State Polytechnic

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Assisted academic staff during biology laboratory practical sessions by guiding students on correct equipment use and procedures. Helped maintain laboratory safety standards and supported proper disposal of biological waste.

Laboratory Practical Support Lab Safety infection prevention Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Bachelor of Technology (Hons), Biology

2015 - 2023

Grade: 2:2

Activities and societies: Final year project: bioaccumulation of petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals in Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) from Ogu Creek; conducted field sampling and laboratory analysis using spectrophotometry; calculated bioaccumulation indices and assessed environmental risk.

Earned a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Biology at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). Completed a final year project on bioaccumulation of petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals in blue crab from Ogu Creek.