Raven Thomas
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience as a CNA and Surgical Tech, skilled in patient care, surgical assistance, and supporting clinical teams. Committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality care in hospital and surgical settings
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Various Facilities | Per Diem
Registry Certified Nurse Assistant
- Provided CNA services across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities
- Adapted quickly to varying facility workflows and policies
- Assisted residents with ADLs, mobility, and personal care
- Documented patient care using EHR systems, including PointClickCare
- Maintained high-quality care in fast-paced environments
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pilgrim Place Skilled Nursing Care
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided resident care to meet activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assisted residents with mobility and transfers
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Documented resident care, ADLs, and vitals using PointClickCare (EHR)
- Served meals and assisted residents with eating
- Handled specimens according to facility protocols
- Ensured resident safety while maintaining dignity and respect
Operating Room Surgical Tech
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted with surgical asepsis and sterile technique
- Anticipated needs of the surgical team to promote efficient surgical flow
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures
- Prepared, transported, and positioned patients safely
- Passed instruments, held retractors, and cut sutures
- Set up anesthesia equipment and surgical supplies
- Performed operating room cleaning and turnovers
Surgical Technologist Clinical Externship
Riverside University Health System
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Specialized in General, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, Neuro, and OB/GYN cases
- Gathered and prepared surgical equipment and supplies
- Performed sponge, needle, and instrument counts
- Assisted with patient positioning and transport
- Worked within sterile processing department
Lead Caregiver & Med Tech
Sunrise Assisted Living
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Coordinated staffing within nursing services and medical teams
- Responded to calls from staff, residents, and visitors
- Managed CNA timekeeping and schedules
- Charted resident activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and respiration
Education
Associate Degree - Occupational Science, Surgical Technology
American Career College
02.2024
Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR): PointClickCare
Patient Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Vital Signs Monitoring & Documentation
Customer Service & Patient Communication
Operating Room & Sterile Technique
Medical Terminology
Time Management & Multitasking
HIPAA Compliance & Patient Confidentiality
Certification
- CPR/AED/BLS – American Heart Association (2028)
- Certified Nurse Assistant – Platt College (2019)
Timeline
Operating Room Surgical Tech
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pilgrim Place Skilled Nursing Care
10.2024 - 07.2025
Surgical Technologist Clinical Externship
Riverside University Health System
10.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Caregiver & Med Tech
Sunrise Assisted Living
07.2020 - 01.2024
Various Facilities | Per Diem
Registry Certified Nurse Assistant
Associate Degree - Occupational Science, Surgical Technology
American Career College