Vanisha Quevedo
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Los Angeles
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Medical Assistant
South Central Medical Center
Los Angeles
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Student Worker
LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program
Los Angeles
02.2011 - 10.2019
- Organized field trips to local museums or other educational sites for student enrichment.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Assisted with the supervision of students in a safe and secure learning environment.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during activities.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations including fire drills or medical emergencies.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Alhambra, CA06-2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical supply management
- Patient registration
- Laboratory testing
- Patient communication
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Wound care
- Restocking lab supplies
- Vital sign monitors
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Medical office administration
- Patient support
- Medical front desk management
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Immunizations
Timeline
Medical Assistant
South Central Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
02.2019 - 10.2023
Student Worker
LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program
02.2011 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest College
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