Diaraye Bah
Bronx,USA
Summary
With a proven track record at NYC Health + Hospital, I excel in delivering comprehensive patient care and mastering EKGs and phlebotomy. Fluent in multiple languages and proficient in several EMR systems, my collaborative approach and dedication to healthcare excellence have consistently enhanced patient satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
NYC Health +Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Working with patients for their well- being (depression screening) and satisfaction
- Taking their vital signs, blood sugar level, execute EKGs, draw blood, and stock rooms with supplies needed
- Provide One-to-one
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
NYC Health +Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Working with patients for their well- being (depression screening) and satisfaction
- Taking their vital signs, blood sugar level, execute EKGs, draw blood, and stock rooms with supplies needed
- Provide One-to-one
Nursing Student
Montefiore Hospital
The Bronx, NY
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to professional practice needs.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse.
- Participated in patient assessments and contributed to care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Practiced infection control measures, including proper handwashing and PPE use.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Advanced Medical Staffing Corp (Promed)
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Working with patients for their well- being (depression screening) and satisfaction
- Taking their vital signs, blood sugar level, execute EKGs, draw blood, and stock rooms with supplies needed
- Provide One-to-one
Certified Nursing Assistant /Patient Care Technician (CNA/PCT)
Gotham Perdiem Inc.
Bronx, NY
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Working as Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, a client of Gotham Perdiem with patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Hospice and General Medicine floors and psychiatric units
- Provide one-to-one care for patient’s safety, taking patients vitals, checking their blood sugar level, drew blood, executed EKGs, output, and recording results into hospital’s computer system (Gateway software)
Medical Assistant (Internship)
Harlem Medical Group
Bronx, NY
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Served as an internship at multi-clinic dealing with services provided by cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, and general practitioners
- Greeted patients, took their medical histories, checked vitals, drew blood, executed EKGs, gave vaccinations, prepared laboratory specimens, and conducted tests ordered by physicians
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grand Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bronx, NY
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Partners in Care
Manhattan, NY
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
Administrative Assistant
Ambroise Pare- Private Clinic
Conakry, Guinea
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Handle administrative duties at clinic serving business and medical clients for yearly medical reports, research on detected illnesses, recommendations for recovery and improvements
- Checked clients in, assisted them in completing paperwork
- Made appointments for them and took their payments at the end of each session; answered phones and distributed mail
- Accompanied doctors on field trips to client companies to get information on workers in bi-yearly basis; filled out paperwork on site, drew blood, conducted EKGs
Secretary, Receptionist, and Translator
MSF Switzerland Psychological and Medical Center
Conakry, Guinea
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
- Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
Administrative Assistant of Finance, Manager of Logistics, Executive Assistant
Aide et Action (NGO Educational Program)
Conakry, Guinea
05.2002 - 08.2008
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.
- Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Some college Credits
Bronx Community College (BCC)- CUNY
New York, NY05-2025
College Prep Program - Math and English
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, The Murphy Institute
06.2019
Registration Medical Assistance (RMA) -
American Medical Technologists
06.2016
Certificate - Medical Assistance
New York Medical Career Training Center (NY)
10.2015
National Certificate - Patient Care Technician PCT
10.2015
Certificate - Phlebotomy
05.2015
Certificate - EKG
04.2015
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
ABC Training Center- Fordham Rd (New York)
12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UGAN de Conakry (University of Conakry)
Guinea05.1999
Skills
- EKGs
- Phlebotomy
- Caring for medical clients
- Caring for elderly clients
- Caring for disabled people
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French
- Fluent in Fulani
- Fluent in Susu
- Beginner in Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient with Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in all scripts for Gateway (Electronic Medical Record)
- Proficient with Sorian
- Proficient with Quadrimed
- Proficient with Epic
- Proficient with Internet
- Family support
- Direct patient care
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Equipment preparation
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new skills
- Walking
- Cooking
Timeline
Nursing Student
Montefiore Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2025
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
NYC Health +Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
NYC Health +Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Advanced Medical Staffing Corp (Promed)
10.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant (Internship)
Harlem Medical Group
11.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant /Patient Care Technician (CNA/PCT)
Gotham Perdiem Inc.
10.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grand Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2013 - 12.2013
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Partners in Care
08.2012 - 04.2013
Administrative Assistant
Ambroise Pare- Private Clinic
08.2010 - 03.2012
Secretary, Receptionist, and Translator
MSF Switzerland Psychological and Medical Center
11.2009 - 05.2010
Administrative Assistant of Finance, Manager of Logistics, Executive Assistant
Aide et Action (NGO Educational Program)
05.2002 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Some college Credits
Bronx Community College (BCC)- CUNY
College Prep Program - Math and English
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, The Murphy Institute
Registration Medical Assistance (RMA) -
American Medical Technologists
Certificate - Medical Assistance
New York Medical Career Training Center (NY)
National Certificate - Patient Care Technician PCT
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Certificate - EKG
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
ABC Training Center- Fordham Rd (New York)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UGAN de Conakry (University of Conakry)
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