Dana L Booth
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in enhancing system efficiency and fostering strong relationships, as demonstrated at Siemens Healthcare. Expert in technical documentation and application support, with exceptional organizational skills and a knack for problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in patient care and IT systems across various healthcare settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Urban Care Home Care
08.2022 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Private Home Health Aide
Self-employed
03.2011 - 01.2024
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families built on trust, empathy, and genuine respect for their unique circumstances.
- Acted as an advocate for clients, communicating their needs effectively with healthcare providers and family members when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean living space conducive to the healing process for patients.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Sayre Health Center
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Served as a liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, fostering trust through open communication and transparent decision-making processes.
- Advocated for underrepresented populations within the West and Southwest Philadelphia communities, ensuring their voices were heard when shaping organizational policies or planning new programs.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of best practices in community outreach, regularly attending professional development workshops and networking events to stay informed about new strategies or tools that could enhance program impact.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
Siemens Systems Analyst (Application)
Various Philadelphia and New Jersey Hospital's
05.1994 - 08.2010
- Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Assisted in the development of long-term IT strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify patterns and trends, informing decision-making processes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for business challenges.
- Evaluated current systems and recommended improvements, ensuring optimal performance levels were maintained.
- Trained new hires on company-specific software tools, ensuring seamless integration into the team''s workflow.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing shared documentation platform for project tracking and communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- End-user support
- Application support
- Technical Documentation
- System Upgrades
- User requirements
- System Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- Community Solutions CDC, Secretary, 2016-Present
- ACHIEVEability Neighbor Action Committee 2016-Present
- Philadelphia Citizens Planning Institute (CPI), 2022
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Urban Care Home Care
08.2022 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator
Sayre Health Center
01.2016 - 03.2017
Private Home Health Aide
Self-employed
03.2011 - 01.2024
Siemens Systems Analyst (Application)
Various Philadelphia and New Jersey Hospital's
05.1994 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
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