Denajah Wedderburn
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Ocala, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks and procedures efficiently.
- Prepared and maintained a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on available resources and support services within the organization.
- Collaborated with medical staff to address patient needs and advocate for solutions.
- Collaborated with hospital staff members to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Ocala, FL
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Patient Advocate
Alicia McMillan
Whigham, GA
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Explained complex medical terminology to patients and families in an understandable manner.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and family members.
- Assisted with the completion of insurance paperwork for patient coverage.
- Advised on available resources such as financial assistance programs or home care options.
- Informed patients about their rights under HIPAA regulations.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Cairo, GA
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Central FLA Medical
Ocala, FL05-2024
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo, GA05-2015
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Chronic Illness Management
- Alzheimer's Care
- Transportation Services
- Progress Documentation
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
08.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2023 - 08.2025
Patient Advocate
Alicia McMillan
08.2019 - 02.2023
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2016 - 06.2018
Certification - Phlebotomy
Central FLA Medical
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School