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DEARDHRA MCGEOUGH-PRENDERGAST

Baltimore,CA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Care Liaison, Graduate Student Intern

HOEN
08.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
  • Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.

Medical Assistant

Lanoi Dermatology
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted Dermatologist with procedures, such as: skin biopsy, shave removal, ED&C, excisions and MOHS surgury.

Medical Assistant

Duncan Dermatology
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in preparing patients for exams and procedures
  • Assisted in cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and arranging exam rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies
  • Assisted Dermatologist with procedures, such as: skin biopsy, shave removal, ED&C, excisions and MOHS surgury.

Certified Nursing Assistant

La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Cove La Jolla
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Resident Advisor

University of California, San Diego
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • As an RA, my role was to facilitate and develop a sense of community amongst 300 residents, which were first-year transfer students, incoming freshmen, and returning students to UCSD.
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environments and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health
Baltimore, MD
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Global Health

University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Data Collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Data Analysis
  • Research Design
  • Statistical Analysis

Volunteer Experience

  • Border Angels: Volunteered with Border Angels for 11 months, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice with the aim of reducing fatalities along the US-Mexico border. During my time as a volunteer, I actively participated in education programs, contributed to water drops in the desert, and provided shelter aid for migrants and asylum seekers.
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital: Volunteered for 100 hours at the Short Stay Nursing Unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital, a telemetry observation and medical-surgical overflow unit. The patient demographic mainly consisted of individuals with cardiac, diabetic, pulmonary, and renal conditions. Responsibilities included transporting laboratory results, biological specimens, and patient records to their designated locations. Additionally, I assisted in patient transportation, discharge procedures, and provided companionship and emotional support to those in need. This experience deepened my understanding of patient care within a hospital setting.
  • Jacobs and Cushman Food Bank: Volunteered at Jacobs and Cushman Food Bank for 16 months, where my responsibilities encompassed various tasks. These included cleaning and packaging fresh produce for immediate distribution, inspecting, sorting, boxing, and labeling food donations. Additionally, I contributed to assembling food packages for programs such as the Senior Food Program, Moms & Children Food Program, Emergency Food Assistance Program, and our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Timeline

Client Care Liaison, Graduate Student Intern

HOEN
08.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Lanoi Dermatology
08.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant

Duncan Dermatology
01.2022 - 07.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 09.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Cove La Jolla
05.2020 - 03.2021

Resident Advisor

University of California, San Diego
06.2018 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Global Health

University of California San Diego

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