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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, CA
01-1992

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

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