Shanta Wheeler
Houston,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Healthcare Aide
Primetime Home Healthcare Services
Houston , TX
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Cashier
Family Dollar
Houston , TX
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Team Leader
99 Cents Only
Houston , Texas
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Dental Assistant
Best Dental
Houston , TX
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for many procedures daily.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment,
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
NPCE
Houston 10.2022
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Astrodome Career Centers
Houston, TX02.2002
GED -
Texas Department of Education
Austin 03.2001
Skills
- Household Chores
- Daily Charting
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Patient Relations
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Blood Culturing
- Information Gathering
- Fluid and Tissue Disposal
- Glucose Screening
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Safety Assurance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cashier
Family Dollar
03.2019 - 07.2019
Team Leader
99 Cents Only
09.2018 - 03.2019
Home Healthcare Aide
Primetime Home Healthcare Services
10.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Best Dental
11.2002 - 12.2003
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
NPCE
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Astrodome Career Centers
GED -
Texas Department of Education
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