CHERIE D GARDNER
Alice,TX
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans, and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Activities Interm
Modoc Medical Center
Alturas, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Planned and directed activities such as bingo, board games and plays.
- Updated weekly newsletters and calendars with latest plans.
- Assisted residents with mobility problems to and from rooms.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
CNA
Modoc Medical Center
Alturas, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Activities Aide
Modoc Medical Center
Alturas, CA
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
Admitting Clerk
Modoc Medical Center
Alturas, CA
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Customer Service E-Clinical Work CEntriq, Multi-Phone Lines
- File of daily charts Check and Verified Insurance Demographic Updates
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Handled admission processes and discharge procedures to transfer patients from hospital to home care, extended facility and self-care plans.
Cage Cashier
Desert Rose Casino
Alturas, CA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Computers, Sales, Customer Service, Off Sales Inventory Casino Track Computer Systems
- Counted and recorded assigned funds and made exchanges of funds throughout shift.
- Enforced company standard operating procedures, gaming regulations and Title 31 compliance.
- Processed various cash transactions and answered gaming customer questions.
Front Desk Agent
Triple E Investments Inc, Trailside Inn & Super
Alturas, CA
05.2015 - 09.2018
- 8 Alturas
- Manager on Duty, Guest Checking In& Out, Computer Systems, Sale Transactions, Sales,
- Phones, Filing, Coding, and Customer Services, Accounts Payable and Accounts
- Receivable
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of thesurrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Chiropractic Assistant
McMillan Chiropractic
Modesto, CA
05.2009 - 08.2010
- E-STIM, Ultrasound, Pressure Point Massage, Range of Motion, Filing, ICD-9 Coding
- Clerical duties, Customer Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Medical
- Billing
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
CO-Owner
AAA Action Pest Control
Modesto, CA
04.1996 - 11.2008
- Accounts Receivable/ Payable, Sales, Service Technician month to month service, maintain over 150 plus accounts, file on Pest Pac Inc Systems, and to monitor, new employees training
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
Education
CERTIFICATION - HEALTH CARE
Modoc Medical Center CNA
ALTURAS01.2022
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION - Long Term Care Administration
Healthy Solutions
ONLINE CA 06.2022 - 07.2022
Skills
- State Testing Support
- Budgetary Planning
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Assessing Outcomes
- Disciplinary Action
- Program Analysis
- Staff Support
- Meeting Participation
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Activities Management
- Group Activities
- Activity Organization
Certification
- Activities Director Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION - Long Term Care Administration
Healthy Solutions
06.2022 - 07.2022
Director of Activities Interm
Modoc Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
CNA
Modoc Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Activities Aide
Modoc Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2022
Admitting Clerk
Modoc Medical Center
06.2019 - 11.2019
Cage Cashier
Desert Rose Casino
09.2018 - 05.2019
Front Desk Agent
Triple E Investments Inc, Trailside Inn & Super
05.2015 - 09.2018
Chiropractic Assistant
McMillan Chiropractic
05.2009 - 08.2010
CO-Owner
AAA Action Pest Control
04.1996 - 11.2008
CERTIFICATION - HEALTH CARE
Modoc Medical Center CNA
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