Shanekka Wilson
@shanekkawilson
Bilingual certified medical assistant and phlebotomist with TEFL certification and patient-centered care.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual certified medical assistant and phlebotomist with extensive clinic and hospital experience across Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. I have performed venipunctures, EKGs, vaccinations, glucose testing, and managed triage and patient intake in multilingual settings.
I have worked as a floater across specialties including Cardiology, Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Pediatrics, assisting physicians, processing specimens, and maintaining EMR records using systems such as Epic, AllScripts, Practice Fusion, Cerner, and PowerChart. I have also trained in the Vaccines for Children program and completed medical assistant, phlebotomy, and EKG certifications.
Currently studying Brazilian Portuguese and TEFL/TESOL certified, I teach and support patients in multiple languages (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese) and prioritize clear communication, efficiency, and compassionate patient care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TEFL/TESOL English Teacher
Independent
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Online TEFL/TESOL-certified English teacher delivering lessons while studying Portuguese and residing in Rio de Janeiro since November 2022.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sinai Medical Group
Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Bilingual certified medical assistant and lead phlebotomist supporting internal medicine, family practice, and OBGYN; performed vitals, EKGs, venipuncture, glucose testing, and administered vaccinations while improving patient flow and care quality.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Medical Group
Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Bilingual certified medical assistant and phlebotomist for internal medicine, family practice, and OBGYN; conducted patient intake, recorded medical histories, performed vitals, EKGs, venipuncture, administered vaccines, and managed supplies and enrollment in Vaccines for Children.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
Aug 2013 - Nov 2018 (5 years 3 months)
Floater and phlebotomist across clinics and hospitals supporting cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, orthopedics, fertility, and OBGYN; measured vitals, assisted with procedures, processed specimens, and provided translation as needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
Oct 2006 - Mar 2013 (6 years 5 months)
Floater and phlebotomist for internal medicine, pediatrics, neurology, podiatry, lab, and triage; performed EKGs, processed specimens, venipuncture, assisted in minor procedures, managed scheduling, prescriptions, and insurance paperwork.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Non-degree coursework, Portuguese Language
2023 -
Enrolled in Brazilian Portuguese language coursework at the State University of Rio de Janeiro to develop language proficiency while residing in Rio de Janeiro.
Fala aí Portuguese Language Courses
Language course, Portuguese Language
2022 - 2023
Completed Brazilian Portuguese language coursework through a Rio de Janeiro language school to improve conversational and written Portuguese.
Global Language Training
TEFL/TESOL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2021 - 2022
Completed TEFL/TESOL certification program qualifying to teach English as a foreign or second language.
National Taiwan Normal University
Language course, Mandarin Chinese
2011 - 2012
Attended Mandarin Chinese language classes and participated in Taiwanese cooking classes to enhance language skills and cultural knowledge.
Illinois School of Health Careers
Certificate, Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy
2004 - 2004
Completed Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy program including EKG, CPR/BLS, and medical billing and coding, earning certification in medical assisting and phlebotomy.
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