Beckie Sheppard
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 10 years’ experience and expert in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients’ anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Personable Health Coach with Number years of experience helping Type clients accomplish goals. Leverages in-depth knowledge of nutrition, movement and health conditions to guide clients in building better habits to foster new results. Enthusiastic Zumba Instructor passionate about making fitness exciting and accessible. Develops creative choreography to provide unique experience. Over Number years in fitness and movement physiology.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Coach
InVite Health
NY, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Improved client health outcomes by developing personalized wellness plans and tracking progress.
- Enhanced clients'' understanding of nutrition and exercise, resulting in better overall health and wellbeing.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for accurate goal-setting and customized coaching strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to create integrated care plans for clients with chronic conditions.
- Guided clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Casabe Senior Center
East 116th Street NY, NY
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing high-energy, engaging Zumba classes tailored to various skill levels.
- Increased overall fitness center attendance by creating and implementing dynamic Zumba class schedules.
- Improved participant retention rates with consistent class structure and personalized attention to individual progress.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive environment for all participants, fostering a sense of camaraderie among class members.
- Ensured safe exercise practices by conducting thorough warm-ups, cool-downs, and stretching routines in every class session.
- Assisted management team with marketing initiatives such as social media content creation, event planning, and strategic partnerships within the wellness industry sector.
- Evaluated class performance through regular participant surveys and feedback sessions, continually refining instructional techniques for optimal results.
- Inspired clients to set and achieve personal fitness goals by sharing the benefits of Zumba as a fun, effective workout option.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by addressing individual needs and concerns promptly, ensuring a positive experience for every client.
- Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
Phlebotomist
New York Presbyterian
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce their fear or anxiety, and optimize their cooperation.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, ,butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Inc
10.2004 - 10.2008
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Education
Bachelor Theology
Theological Seminary And Bible Institute
Queens Village, NYSkills
- Sample and speciman collection from Newborn born
- Sample and speciman collection from Adults
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood specimen storage
- Infection control
Certification
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFIED
EKG CERTIFIED
MEDICATION CERTIFIED
NUTRITION CERTIFIED
RAW FOOD CHEF CERTIFIED
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFIED
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Zumba Instructor
Timeline
Health Coach
InVite Health
11.2023 - Current
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Casabe Senior Center
03.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
New York Presbyterian
10.2008 - 10.2014
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Inc
10.2004 - 10.2008
Bachelor Theology
Theological Seminary And Bible Institute