Dara Blades
Inglewood,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
Independent Contractors
Los Angeles, CA
11.2006 - 02.2024
- Scheduled and managed oral medication allocations ensuring compliance with dosage guidelines.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding care status of the client.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Recorded client progress notes on a regular basis.
- Attended training sessions related to home health topics or skills enhancement.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Organized recreational activities to stimulate physical and mental well-being of the client.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Medical Assistant
St. John's Well Child and Family Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Conducted patient intakes to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Monitored vital signs of patients throughout their stay at the clinic setting.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Education
Certified CPR & BLS
Blue Health Care Training Center
12-2024
Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Health Association
04-2022
Medical Assistant
Watterson College
Los Angeles, CA01-1992
Skills
Patient Vital Signs Monitoring and Assessment
Pain Relief Strategies
First Aid Expertise
Patient-Family Support and Education
Crisis Management
Meal and Feeding Assistance
Medical Terminology and Coding Proficiency
Patient Representation and Advocacy
Detailed Clinical Reporting and Documentation
Care Plan Coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Timeline
Medical Assistant
St. John's Well Child and Family Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
IHSS Care Provider
Independent Contractors
11.2006 - 02.2024
Certified CPR & BLS
Blue Health Care Training Center
Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Health Association
Medical Assistant
Watterson College