SHACONDRA GAMBLE
Fresno,TX
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes
1850 E League City Pkwy
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Led team meetings to discuss care strategies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Operating Room Equipment Tech
Memorial Hermann Hospital
6411 Fannin St
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Preparing patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nurse team
- Responsible for moving Operating Room (OR) equipment and stocking supplies.
- Transfers patients as necessary
- Accepts delivery of merchandise requisitioned for the facility and updates the computerized inventory control system, logging transactions and maintaining master filing system
- Maintains inventory, selects supplies according to surgery that is posted
- Monitors and distributes inventory requirements ensuring accuracy of automated record
- Collaborates with Materials Management personnel to ensure adequate supplies are kept within the department and available to other departments as needed
- Counts, compares and documents differences between total number of items received and total number of items on the shipping bill; checks and reports receipt of damaged materials
- Attaches receiving document to merchandise and delivers to appropriate department
- Identifies and facilitates resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager/coordinator to resolve complex problems
- Coordinates and maintains a variety of non-clinical and ancillary services of assigned department including, but not limited to, environmental services, maintenance, central supplies, and related unit support functions
- Ensures all storage areas and bulk closets are clean and in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures
- Accurately sterilizes instruments and supplies according to pre-defined parameters under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist
- Retrieves malfunctioning equipment and ensures repairs are completed, as needed
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Equipment Processing Technician
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessing Instruments and utilization equipment
- Maintaining proper cleanliness and factuality through quality assurance
- Record and quality control of documents for sterilization
- Verifying and setting parameters and sterilization methods
- Assisted in training new staff on processing procedures and safety guidelines.
- Operated all packing and labeling equipment.
- Attended training seminars and met with vendors to understand new equipment and train other employees.
- Used evaporator systems to achieve desired moisture concentrations in different products and production byproducts.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
Patient Transporter-Support Services
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Transporting patient both inbound and outbound healthcare facility
- Utilization of hospital equipment for transport services
- Safeguard health information maintenance and upkeep
- Maintained an event free transport event while keeping a healthy workplace environment with fellow employees.
Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
Sugar Land, TX
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Patient record keeping, maintenance, and quality assurance
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Supervised and facilitated all recreational and leisure time within residential facility
- Practiced updated standards for TDFPS licensing
- Streamlined communication processes between caregivers and medical staff, enhancing service delivery.
Environmental Services Technician
Harris Health Systems
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitored spaces for environmental safety hazards
- Practiced quality cleaning schedules based on patient needs
- Served as a technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance
Home Healthcare Aide
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted patients in day-to-day living needs in accordance to specified mobility restrictions
- Promote and provide quality continuation of outpatient care
- Offered patients and families support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Unit Administrative Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Front-end administrative office duties
- Input and maintenance of patient records within medical database
- Input, maintenance, and oversight of daily unit reports in accordance to each employee
- Management of handoff reports/daily care plans
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
06-2023
Skills
- Clerical and Administrative
- Customer service
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Supervisory Skills
- Indirect patient care
- PPE usage
- Clinical quality program standards
- Transportation services
- Record management and upkeep
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Caregiver
Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes
06.2025 - Current
Operating Room Equipment Tech
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2025
Equipment Processing Technician
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Transporter-Support Services
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
12.2017 - 08.2018
Environmental Services Technician
Harris Health Systems
08.2013 - 04.2016
Home Healthcare Aide
02.2012 - 07.2013
Unit Administrative Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
SERVICE
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Community Volunteer, 2008-08, 2010-07, Promoted the research study within the community., Assisted with participant identification, recruitment, and enrollment; schedule appointments and education session reminders to patients, Conduct surveys with participants.