Shiniqua Stephens
Westchester,OH
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Caparella-Kraemer & Associates, LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
Business Owner
S And E Stephens LLC
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookside Nursing Home
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Phlebotomist
American Health Associates Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Office Clerk
U.S. Bank
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Donpudie
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OH08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistance
South Western College
Springdale, OH06.2016
Skills
- Subpoena Service
- Evidence Gathering
- Corporate Law
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Motions Drafting
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
- Team Oriented
- Commercial Litigation
- Motion Preparation
- Criminal Law
Timeline
Paralegal
Caparella-Kraemer & Associates, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Business Owner
S And E Stephens LLC
03.2018 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookside Nursing Home
05.2016 - 06.2020
Phlebotomist
American Health Associates Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2016
Office Clerk
U.S. Bank
01.2013 - 08.2015
Medical Assistant
Dr. Donpudie
01.2012 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistance
South Western College
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