Shantel Sanchez
Tucson
Summary
Highly reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant role. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Bayada Home Health
Green Valley
04.2024 - Current
- Provided daily personal care and support to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming activities.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress notes.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in client living spaces to promote comfort.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage for blood draw procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomists on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance measures for blood draw techniques.
- Assisted with patient inquiries regarding blood collection procedures and safety practices.
- Obtained blood specimens through venipunctures.
- Oversaw daily operations of phlebotomy department to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to ensure accuracy of orders placed for tests or treatments performed by the lab staff.
Phlebotomist
St. Joesph's Hospital
Tucson
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Collected blood samples from patients, ensuring adherence to proper techniques and equipment for accurate results.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Confirmed accuracy of patient information before specimen collection, enhancing patient safety and specimen integrity. prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis following hospital protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, supporting compliance with hospital protocols and regulations.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy workspace and supplies.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Education
Trade School - Medical Laboratory Science
Brookline College
Tucson, AZ10-2018
High School Diploma -
Lordsburg High School
Lordsburg, NM05-2013
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Laboratory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Personal care
- Staff scheduling
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Client communication
- Customer service
- Punctuality and reliability
Timeline
Caregiver
Bayada Home Health
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Banner University Medical Center
06.2023 - 04.2025
Phlebotomist
St. Joesph's Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2022
Trade School - Medical Laboratory Science
Brookline College
High School Diploma -
Lordsburg High School