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DAKIA EDWARDS

Manhattan,NY

Summary

Obtain knowledge and experience to expand my skills and growth within Health Care Field

Healthcare professional equipped with robust background in patient assistance and caregiving. Recognized for consistent teamwork and ability to adapt to dynamic situations. Skilled in patient care and maintaining comforting atmosphere while ensuring safety and well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Partner

Inspir Carneige Hill Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
  • Conduct Adult daily living task
  • Document Resident information into EMR medical data base system
  • Report changes to residence physical and mental state to Nurse's and Family members present on shift
  • Provide patient safety following department of health standards
  • Answer Residence alerts throughout shift
  • Pick up/Drop off residence from plan activities and organized events
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of care provision.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff for prompt attention and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support throughout their stay.

Health care Aide

Coterie Hudson Yard
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted Wellness care for Senior residence
  • Pickup/Dropoff residence to designated location
  • Interact with residence for daily duties
  • Guide Seniors with positive support within task
  • Fulfill medication request for residences
  • Perform Daily hygiene checks for residence with giving showers, oral care, and proper attire
  • Assist Seniors on appointments or errands outside the facility
  • Supervise Residence Health information adhering to HIPPA Law policy
  • Provide a positive safe and comfortable environment for residence
  • Inform management of patient status for record data base

Lead Care Partner

The Fountains at Rivervue
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Perform Daily task for Dementia patients
  • Interact with patients during activities and encouraging positive influence for patients independence
  • Record and Report patients physical and mental wellness
  • Assist in feeding, showering, clothing and changing patient
  • Support aides during Sundown period for residence
  • Provide a safe and Comfortable environment

Medical Assistant

Yorkville Piediatric Urgent Care
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Greet walk-in customers and provide information for inquires
  • Answer incoming calls directing to appropriate party
  • Intake patients vitals, weight, height
  • Assist doctor with patient care
  • Administered Covid 19 testing
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Scheduling appointments for patients into EMR system
  • Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
  • Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
  • Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.

Education

Associate Degree - Medical Assistance

Plaza College
Jackson Heights, NY

GED - General Education Diploma

Plaza College
Jackson Heights, NY
09.2020

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Transportation assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Mobility support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Medication management
  • Patient management
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.

Timeline

Care Partner

Inspir Carneige Hill Senior Living
06.2024 - Current

Health care Aide

Coterie Hudson Yard
10.2023 - 04.2024

Lead Care Partner

The Fountains at Rivervue
05.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant

Yorkville Piediatric Urgent Care
04.2020 - 08.2021

Associate Degree - Medical Assistance

Plaza College

GED - General Education Diploma

Plaza College

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