Debbie Charlene Canales
Glendale ,CA
Summary
Reliable well-trained medical professional seeking a position to exercise and advance ability to manage both administrative and patient care focused task in a fast paced environment. Resourceful and self-directed Coordinator actively developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Director
Daylight Adult Day Health Care
Glendale , CA
06.2022 - Current
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 100 participants.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Activities Coordinator
Berkley East Convalescent Hospital
Santa Monica , CA
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of each resident.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Create care plans for each resident and complete all activity M.D.S assessments including progress notes.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures
Caregiver/Activities Assistant
Clearwater At South Bay (Assisted Living Facility)
Torrance , CA
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
Caregiver
Gardena Retirement
Gardena , United States
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Surgery Coordinator/Front Office Manager
Hazani Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills , CA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Front/Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Culver City Surgical Center
Culver City , Ca
12.2012 - 01.2016
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for surgery patients.
- Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures such as post op care.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
El Camino College
Torrance, CA07.2022
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
ICDC College - Lawndale
Lawndale, CA07.2012
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
Gardena, CA07.2011
Skills
- Creative
- Leadership, Determination, Loyalty
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy
- Empathy / Emotional intelligence
- Team building
- Medical Software Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Wellness Director
Daylight Adult Day Health Care
06.2022 - Current
Activities Coordinator
Berkley East Convalescent Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Caregiver/Activities Assistant
Clearwater At South Bay (Assisted Living Facility)
09.2019 - 07.2021
Caregiver
Gardena Retirement
12.2018 - 09.2019
Surgery Coordinator/Front Office Manager
Hazani Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 12.2018
Front/Back Office Lead Medical Assistant
Culver City Surgical Center
12.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
El Camino College
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
ICDC College - Lawndale
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
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