Olivia Raya
Bethel Park,PA
Summary
Friendly and Dependable Graduate Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to expand skills and gain valuable real-world experience. Eager to contribute to positive client outcomes through teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, and excellent time management. Considered Helpful and punctual by peers and coworkers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2017 - Current
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Efficiently prioritized care to patients on 42 bed medical surgical unit
- Practiced effectively deescalating situations involving psychiatric clients
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Patient Care Assistant
Country Meadows Retirement Community
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Managed medication administration to 15 clients per shift
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff (LPN/RN) to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, and equipment used and placed orders for replacements.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA01.2022
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Problem Identification
- Care Planning
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Bedside Care
Timeline
Personal Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Country Meadows Retirement Community
02.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College