Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Daisy Awards
Timeline
Generic

Aliah Cherry

Richmond,VA

Summary

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

VCU Health Systems
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Certified Surgical Technologist

VCU Health
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University, Glen Allen, VA, US
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Chemotherapy Certified
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Daisy Awards

Within my first year and a half practicing as a Registered Nurse at VCU Health Systems I amassed 5 Daisy Awards. The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses is given when a patient feels a Registered Nurse went above and beyond to aid in their care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VCU Health Systems
07.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
07.2022 - 07.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

VCU Health
01.2020 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
09.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University, Glen Allen, VA, US

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Old Dominion University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE