Anna Pekay
Glendale,USA
Summary
New graduate respiratory therapist with over five years of experience assessing, treating, and educating patients on respiratory conditions, while delivering consistent levels of quality care at long-term care facilities and hospitals. A variety of experiences in the medical field. Dedicated to ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Reliable multitasker with organizational skills, the ability to prioritize patient needs, and coordinate basic care needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
Glendale, Oregon
09.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
Glendale, AZ
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Sunflower Award: January 2024
- Aided 10-20 patients per shift with routine tasks including, feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Routinely monitored and documented patient vitals including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen levels, and blood sugar levels.
- Cleanliness of patients, repositioning patients, assessing stroke patients, and training new hires.
- Assisted 4-6 nurses per shift.
- Carefully transported patients into beds, wheelchairs, and recliners, using gait belts and other tools.
- Respected patients' privacy and dignity by closing curtains and doors, and upholding all hospital policies and HIPPA regulations.
CNA
Arcadia Care
Auburn, IL
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted 25+ geriatric patients per shift
- Adhered to COVID-19 rules and policies
- Routinely monitored residents vital signs
- Routinely woke patients up for breakfast, daily morning routines, assisted residents to bathroom, bathing, and dressing.
- Regularly turning bedridden patients.
- Taking lunch and dinner orders.
- Routinely feeding Alzheimer and Dementia patients.
- Assisted Diabetic, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer, and Dementia patients with activities of daily living.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ10-2027
Some College (No Degree) -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL05.2022
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Intubation Assistance
- Drug Administration Education
- Medication Administration
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- EKG Interpretation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Basic Life Support
- Wound Care Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- End-of-Life Care
- ADL Support
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Arcadia Care
06.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
Glendale Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Capital Area Career Center