Deidre Edmond
Parma,OH
Summary
Devoted direct care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
SouthWest General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Habilitation Assistant
Blossom Hill
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Certified Medical Assistant
University Hospitals of Cleveland
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- During employment with UH I gained Certification earning a 93% on the NRCMA Exam
Medical Assistant
Summa Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Habilitation Assistant
Stonewood Residental
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Habilitation Assistant
Stonewood Residential
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Cared for persons receiving programming support as directed by habilitation specialist.
- Wrote case notes and documented incidents involving clients.
- Assisted habilitation specialist in maintaining clean and organized classroom.
- Delivered physical and programmatic aid to clients.
Habilitation Assistant
North East Care Center
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Cared for persons receiving programming support as directed by habilitation specialist.
- Wrote case notes and documented incidents involving clients.
- Assisted habilitation specialist in maintaining clean and organized classroom.
- Delivered physical and programmatic aid to clients.
Education
Medical Assisting -
Remington College
Cleveland, OHGED -
Remington College
Cleveland, OH05.2006
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Family Member Training
- Bedside Care
- Team Collaboration
- Client Education
- Infection Control
- ADL Support
- Documentation
- Nursing Assistance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Health Assessments
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
SouthWest General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
University Hospitals of Cleveland
01.2023 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Summa Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
Habilitation Assistant
Blossom Hill
09.2019 - Current
Habilitation Assistant
Stonewood Residental
04.2013 - 09.2017
Habilitation Assistant
Stonewood Residential
08.2004 - 04.2005
Habilitation Assistant
North East Care Center
10.2003 - 07.2004
Medical Assisting -
Remington College
GED -
Remington College