Kendall Grayson PCT, CCMA
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 7 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT), consistently delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care in dynamic and fast-paced environments, including emergency departments and travel assignments. Actively advancing skills by pursuing a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree to enhance clinical expertise and contribute to exceptional healthcare delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Barnes Jewish
St Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication between medical teams and patients.
- Administered vaccines and medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures, streamlining patient flow and improving overall clinic efficiency.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and systems, fostering a collaborative team environment.
PCT
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with nursing staff to perform patient care tasks, focusing on comfort and safety.
- Evaluated and tracked vital signs, facilitating immediate communication of changes to medical team.
- Implemented systematic cleaning and organization protocols in patient care areas, promoting a streamlined workflow.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
PCT Senior 4
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Achieved successful patient stabilization through effective resuscitation and CPR techniques. Enhanced emergency airway procedures, resulting in improved patient survival rates. Contributed to critical care efforts, ensuring timely and efficient interventions.
- Executed precise documentation of vital signs and coordinated placement of non-invasive monitoring systems to enhance patient safety.
- Facilitated timely acquisition of 12-lead EKGs, enhancing patient care. Streamlined discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, improving workflow efficiency. Optimized maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring accurate results.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline educational processes and enhance overall efficiency and patient safety.
Travel CNA/CMA/ED Tech
Medical Solutions
New York, NY
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Executed rapid, comprehensive assessments and life-saving interventions in a high-volume, academic Level 1 Trauma Center
- Collaborated with medical staff to facilitate efficient patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient interaction and emergency response techniques.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery and patient satisfaction scores.
Education
LPN - Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers
St Louis, MO12.2026
Skills
- Insertion of foley catheter
- Venipuncture
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Healthcare ethics
- EKG monitoring
- Triage
- High Quality CPR
- Electronic medical records (EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, Allscripts)
- Precepting of new employees and processes
- High Acuity Trauma care
Affiliations
- National Honor Society Present
- National Society of Leadership and Success Present
Certification
- BLS Certification December 2025 to December 2025 American Heart Association
- CCMA License September 2020 to March 2027 Q9A5D9A4
Timeline
CMA
Barnes Jewish
08.2024 - Current
PCT
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2024 - 02.2026
PCT Senior 4
Highland Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2024
Travel CNA/CMA/ED Tech
Medical Solutions
04.2021 - 08.2023
LPN - Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers
Projects and committees
- Co-chair of ED to IP nursing committee
- Co-Chair of Highland Hospital Technician council
- Member of Highland Hospital Core Nursing Council
- Senior level 4 ED tech implementing new unit education for ED and IP unit