Dana Shokair
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished individual consistently achieving academic excellence at Saddleback Community College with a place on the Dean's List for three consecutive years. Previously involved in prestigious organizations including Phi Theta Kappa honors society, Psi Beta Honors Psychology Club, and Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society. Successfully completed an independent research study, demonstrating initiative and excellence in a self-directed learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Lab Assistant
LabCorp
Calabasas, CA
07.2025 - 09.2025
- As a Lab Assistant, I received, labeled, and sorted clinical lab specimens while ensuring accurate data entry and patient information tracking. Prepared specimens for testing and analysis in accordance with safety and quality standards. Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and troubleshoot specimen-related issues. Maintain inventory by replenishing test bench supplies and ensuring proper storage. Keep a clean, organized, and compliant work environment following all standard operating procedures, and complete record logs and assist with additional administrative tasks as needed.
Pharmacy Associate
CVS Pharmacy
Dana Point
02.2024 - 09.2024
- As a pharmacy associate, ensured patients received correct medication and medication protocols, assisted pharmacists in accurately filling prescriptions, assisted patients in understanding their health information and currently prescribed medications, trained new staff members in day to day pharmacy procedures, and saw to it that efficient work was being completed per managing pharmacist instructions
Specimen Technician I
Quest Diagnostics
33608 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano
01.2024 - 02.2024
- As a specimen technician, performed accurate data entry of patient test orders and ensured proper specimen labeling and documentation. Conducted aliquoting of samples while following lab protocols. And, identified and addressed specimen discrepancies through collaborating with lab staff to resolve issues.
Mental Health Worker
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Viejo
05.2023 - 11.2023
- As a mental health worker, oriented patients to their units, provided one-on-one observations on high-risk patients, trained staff to follow guidelines, engaged in de-escalation techniques with escalating patients, and worked closely with nurses and doctors to ensure duties got done efficiently while ensuring patient and staff safety, and compiled and documented patient information and medical sheets
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
Laguna Hills
11.2020 - 12.2021
- As Shift Leader, provided training, mentoring, and coaching to staff, provided support with conflict resolution, and provided direct supervision while ensuring the daily store operations ran smoothly when a manager was not present
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CABachelor in Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06-2026
Associate Degree for Transfer - Psychology, Liberal Studies, General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies
Saddleback Community College
Mission Viejo01-2024
Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School
Mission Viejo06-2020
Skills
- Bilingual(English,Arabic)
- Focused and motivated
- Communication skills
- Able to work with a team
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Patient and caring
- Time management skills
- Friendly/ personable
- Ability to multitask
- Management skills
- Proficient software application skills
- CPR/AED and First Aid-certified
- MAB Certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Analytical Lab Assistant
LabCorp
07.2025 - 09.2025
Pharmacy Associate
CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 09.2024
Specimen Technician I
Quest Diagnostics
01.2024 - 02.2024
Mental Health Worker
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
05.2023 - 11.2023
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
11.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor in Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Saddleback College
Associate Degree for Transfer - Psychology, Liberal Studies, General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies
Saddleback Community College
Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School
Awards
- Saddleback Community College Dean’s List
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa honors society
- Member of Psi Beta Honors Psychology Club
- Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society