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Cherish Gray

Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarksburg,MD

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 4 years of experience in extensive healthcare environments ranging from Skilled Nursing Facilities to Home Health Care. Superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
50
years of post-secondary education

Work History

US Wellcare , Silver Spring, MD

Covid 19 Tester
2021.09 - Current (1 year & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
  • Oversaw care and Covid-19 precautions in Triage Room of school pediatrics
  • Responsible for contacting parents, informing them of symptoms with following steps as well as test results.
  • Identified microorganisms present in Covid-19 samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.

Shift Med , MD

CNA
2021.06 - Current (2 years)

Job overview

  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided care and completed ADL's to minimum of 16 patients per day
  • Oversaw transport of dialysis patients as well as any needs or wants they might have
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 214-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
  • Extensive knowledge and use of ambulatory devices such as hoyer lift, gait belts, rollaters, walkers and, spryte lifts.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Unit Medical Center , Washington DC

CNA

Job overview

  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

US Wellcare, Silver Spring , MD

COVID-19 Contact Tracer
2021.09 - Current (1 year & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
  • Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
  • Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
  • Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.

Home Health Aid, Glen Burnie, MD

CNA

Job overview

  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.


Layhill , Silver Spring, MD

CNA

Job overview

  • Documented activities and recorded information in POC system.
  • Provided personal care to total care patients
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 140-bed total care facility.
  • Managed, maintained and sanitized patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

Keystone School Bloomsburg, PA

High School Diploma

University Overview

The Nursing Assistant Academy Riverdale Park, MD

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Overview

Skills

FIrst Aid & CPR certifiedundefined

Software

Microsoft Suite Expert

Timeline

Covid 19 Tester
US Wellcare
2021.09 - Current (1 year & 9 months)
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
US Wellcare
2021.09 - Current (1 year & 9 months)
CNA
Shift Med
2021.06 - Current (2 years)
CNA
Unit Medical Center
CNA
Home Health Aid
CNA
Layhill
Keystone School
High School Diploma
The Nursing Assistant Academy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cherish GrayCertified Nursing Assistant