Raysa C. Periu
Oakdale,PA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/CNA Instructor
Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2008 - 11.2024
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Education
CPR Certificate - CNA License Completed
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program
American Heart Association 04-2023
High School Diploma -
Brasher High School
Pittsburgh06-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Aide/ Orderly I & II Course, Phlebotomy
Upmc Hospital
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient care documentation
- Healthcare communication
- Daily living assistance
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/CNA Instructor
Asbury Heights
04.2008 - 11.2024
CPR Certificate - CNA License Completed
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program
High School Diploma -
Brasher High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Aide/ Orderly I & II Course, Phlebotomy
Upmc Hospital
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