Christina Raad
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Volunteer
Pitt Street Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in providing meals and necessities during Street Rounds for those experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh.
- Volunteer at a free clinic at Second Ave Commons (A Pittsburgh homeless shelter).
Founder/President
Helping Hands at Pitt
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Helping Hands is a club involved in outreach, which aims to serve the Pittsburgh homeless community.
- Responsibilities involve recruiting and managing board members, planning events, fundraising, and coordinating with other organizations.
Research Intern
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other interns to ensure efficient completion of research tasks.
- Examined experiment results to identify potential underlying causes for scientific findings.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Performed statistical analysis on data and results, identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques.
Shadowing
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02.2022 - Current
- Observed physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while observing patient care activities in the clinical setting.
- Shadowed professionals to learn best approaches and appropriate methods to handle issues.
Member
American Chemical Society
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Held the position of secretary for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Aided in completing the 2023-2024 ACS annual report.
- Contributed to various programs aimed at spreading education to young learners.
Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Held position of Lead Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a Biology lecture.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies for Organic Chemistry peer sessions.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
Volunteer
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (Esa) Collegiate Chapters
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Participated in regular volunteering and fundraising.
- Participated in events that supported saint Jude's Children's Hospital.
Health Unit Coordinator
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Provided customer service assistance to patients who had questions or concerns about their care plans.
- Provided administrative support to healthcare teams, including data entry, filing, and preparing reports.
- Prepared new patient files by entering demographic information into a computer system.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of patient charts, ensuring all pertinent information was up-to-date.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Laboratory techniques
- Statistical analysis
- Patient care
- Healthcare administration
- Effective communication
- Phlebotomy techniques
- First aid certification
- Fluent in Arabic and Greek
- Proficient in French
Languages
French
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certificate in The Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- Part of Phi Eta Sigma
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Pitt Street Medicine
01.2024 - Current
Founder/President
Helping Hands at Pitt
09.2023 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2023 - 02.2024
Research Intern
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
09.2022 - Current
Shadowing
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Member
American Chemical Society
01.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (Esa) Collegiate Chapters
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Certificate in The Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh