Destiny McCray
Yukon,OK
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Spanish Cove Retirement Village, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and emotional support, while maintaining high standards of care and infection control practices. Committed to delivering exceptional support to diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Spanish Cove Retirement Village
09.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Cashier
Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mustang High School
Mustang, OK05.2024
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Toileting assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Infection control practices
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Timeline
CNA
Spanish Cove Retirement Village
09.2022 - Current
Cashier
Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
03.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Mustang High School
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