Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Darlene Brodit

Home Health Nurse
Oakland,California

Summary

Seasoned Home Health Nurse with over 26 years in the medical field, including impactful roles at Alameda County and UCSF. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and care coordination, significantly improving patient care and satisfaction. Adept at medication administration, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient engagement. Pursuing a Master's in Social Work to further enhance patient support.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Alameda County

Home Health Nurse
06.2013 - Current

Job overview

Provide compassionate care for my clients by visiting them at their homes, checking vitals, checking clients medications, provide wound care ( if needed). For some clients, I help them with bathing, dressing, feeding, and daily activities, run errands, take them to Dr appointments. I stay in communication with clients loved ones to let them know how they are doing.,( only if it is ok with my client).


I have 26 years experience in the medical field. I have helped with stroke patients, as well as Dementia, Lupus, Cancer patients, and some Mental Health clients. I am in a Social work program completing online courses with Grand Canyon University. I will be receiving my Master's Degree in the 2026-2027 school year.


I have references to share with you if need be. Thank you.

UCSF

Licensed Vocational Nurse
03.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Golden Gate Urology

Clinic Surgery Scheduler/Authorizations Coodinator
04.2010 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Improved patient scheduling efficiency by streamlining appointment booking processes.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns related to their surgeries promptly and effectively.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of the scheduling process.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced scheduling errors, enhancing overall clinic operations.

Loomis Company

Medical Billing
02.2007 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Kept abreast of industry trends and changes in medical billing practices, ensuring continuous improvement to the department''s processes.
  • Conducted regular assessments of course materials to ensure relevancy with current industry standards and trends in Medical Billing, Insurance, and Coding.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by streamlining the medical billing process and reducing errors.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing medical billing practices through continuous education on industry updates.
  • This was a remote position.

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
06-2023

University Overview

  • Honoree of: The National Scholar Society

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance (voice)
06-1999

University Overview

  • [Scholarship Name] Scholarship Recipient- Full-ride to Berklee College of Music for Voice. I auditioned and was awarded a scholarship. I was not able to attend, my Mother was diagnosed with Lupus and soon after had a stroke. I stayed in California to care for my Mother.

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan adherence
  • Care coordination

Languages

Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSF
03.2020 - 06.2022

Home Health Nurse

Alameda County
06.2013 - Current

Clinic Surgery Scheduler/Authorizations Coodinator

Golden Gate Urology
04.2010 - 09.2012

Medical Billing

Loomis Company
02.2007 - 05.2009

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science from Social Work

Berklee College of Music

Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance (voice)
Darlene BroditHome Health Nurse