D ATARA JOY H ARRIS
P ROFESSIONAL S UMMARY
Diligent hard-working professional with 20 plus years of experience in
customer service and medical . Proven history of dynamic and detailed
patient care.
W ORK H ISTORY
Healthcare provider, 10/2018 to Current
Broad street Home Healthcare - Glenview, Il
●Physical and occupational therapy exercises, ADL, medicine
management, light cooking, massage, cleaning, and transportation to
medical and social events.
●Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other
interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
●Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas, minor wound
care and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 09/2017 to 11/2018
Symphony of South Shore - Chicago, Il
●Aid nursing staff with quality care of patients and visitors, Input and
Output, report changes of diet, behavior, general wellbeing.
●Conferred with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively
manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals
assessments.
●Oversaw and maintain patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse
stations.
●Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene
Management, feeding and ambulation.
Home Health aide, 11/2010 to 06/2018
Home Healthcare - Chicago, Il
●Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including
purchasing ingredients.
●Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping
to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
●Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
●Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and
wellness goals.
●Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance
physical outcomes and overall happiness.
●transportation to appointments, and other activities
Patient Care Technician, 05/2016 to 12/2017
Advocate -Trinity Hospital - Chicago, Il
●Collect lab samples, take vitals, assist with medical procedures from
triage to postpartum care
●record patient information and observations.
●Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to
healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
●Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging
situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
●Interact effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital
department staff to deliver a prominent level of customer service and
teamwork.
E DUCATION
06/2021
Certified Electronic Health Records
Metropolitan Family Services
06/2020
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Metropolitan Family Services
05/2019
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
05/2016
Basic Nursing Assistant
Phalanx Family Services
04/2011
Home health aide training
Ada S. McKinley
12/2001
Chicago State University
Psychology & pre-med
C ERTIFICATIONS
CPR certified
Nursing assistant certified
Phlebotomy certified
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Certified Electronic Health Record
Cosmetology
Computer proficient