Raina Dodson
Wexford,PA
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with a robust background in patient care, honed at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Expert in vital sign monitoring and patient assessment, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills for emotional support. Proven track record in improving patient safety and satisfaction, adept at infection control and emergency response, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Daily responsibilities include patient care and hygiene, assisting with ambulation and positioning, toileting, family engagement, 1:1 feeding, emotional support and validation, de-escalation of tense emotional situations, assessing vital signs and blood glucose, blood draws, EKGs, monitoring for changes in status, reporting medical concerns, interdisciplinary communication, documentation, fall and infection prevention, specimen collection, monitoring intake and output, and 1:1 supervision and care.
Sales Associate
Marshalls TJX Companies
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Daily responsibilities included customer service, managing customer conflicts, problem-solving, money management, new hire training, building customer loyalty and relationships, utilizing interpersonal skills, stocking inventory, and product and store layout knowledge
Field Hockey Coach
North Allegheny School Dist
Wexford, PA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Daily responsibilities included educating young athletes on field hockey skills, nutrition, and conditioning, mentoring, creating an environment of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility, encouraging emotion expression and regulation (especially after losing a game), evaluating the athletes personal as well as athletic needs, and adjusting coaching techniques to meet the team's strengths and weaknesses
Crew Member
Chipotle Grill
Wexford, PA
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Daily responsibilities included customer service, preparation of food, restocking utensils, following food safety protocols, money management, managing patient and employee conflicts, and training new employees
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2026
High School Diploma - AP Biology Course, AP Psychology Course
North Allegheny High School
Wexford, PA06.2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Patient relations
- Medication administration
- Charting and documentation
- Patient assessment
- Specimen collection
- Patient feeding
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Prioritization of daily tasks
- Patient care and safety
- Patient-focused care
- Behavioral redirection
- HIPAA
- Infection control procedures
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Catheter care
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Captain of the Pittsburgh Venom Field Hockey National Indoor Team, 2020-2022.
- Preceptor at UPMC Passavant Rehab, 2023–current.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Marshalls TJX Companies
07.2022 - 06.2023
Field Hockey Coach
North Allegheny School Dist
07.2022 - 04.2023
Crew Member
Chipotle Grill
07.2019 - 12.2020
Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
High School Diploma - AP Biology Course, AP Psychology Course
North Allegheny High School
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