Tara Edwards
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a Class A license and extensive experience at Douglas County Public Works. Proven ability to operate light equipment efficiently while ensuring safety and effective communication. Recognized for compassionate caregiving and meticulous documentation skills, consistently enhancing patient care and operational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Light Equipment Operator
Douglas County Public Works
Roseburg , OR
11.2022 - Current
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Inspected equipment prior to use for any damage or malfunctions that could cause safety hazards.
- Provided assistance with general labor duties as needed when not operating light machinery.
- Utilized communication systems such as radios and phones to stay connected with team members while on the job site.
- Drove flatbed trailer to move equipment between job sites.
- Transported heavy materials between job sites in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operated light equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and front-end loaders to move materials around the work site.
Caregiver
By Your Side
Douglas County, OR
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
Aviva Health And Wellness
Myrtle Creek, OR
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Education
CDL Certificate - Truck Driving
UCC Truck Driving School
Roseburg, OR12-2022
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant Cerrtificte - Medical Assistant
Pioneer Pacific
Springfield, OR08-2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient scheduling
- Compassionate caregiver
- Multitasking capacity
- Equipment operation
- Class A licensed
Affiliations
Gardening
Animals
Music
Certification
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
- CDL Class A
Timeline
Light Equipment Operator
Douglas County Public Works
11.2022 - Current
Caregiver
By Your Side
03.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Aviva Health And Wellness
08.2019 - 01.2021
CDL Certificate - Truck Driving
UCC Truck Driving School
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant Cerrtificte - Medical Assistant
Pioneer Pacific
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