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Palisades Park NJ, *****

201-***-****

July 14, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

In the interest of investigating career opportunities with your

organization, I am enclosing my professional profile for your review and

consideration.

I am a self-motivated person who can work well with people, expand on news

ideas, follow through on difficult projects and achieve desired goals and

objective.

The enclosed resume summarizes my educational and professional background.

I am confident that my qualifications will contribute substantially towards

the continued growth and success of the organization.

If you require additional information after reviewing my qualifications,

please feel free to contact me at 201-***-****. I would welcome the

opportunity to meet with you to further discuss the position and my ability

to meet your needs.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Shakira A. Valdez

Enc. Resume

Shakira A. Valdez

131 East Palisades Blvd.

Palisades Park NJ, 07650

201-***-**** cell

201-***-**** home

Education: St. Thomas Aquinas College,

Sparkill, New York

Bachelor of Science

Degree in Recreation and Leisure

With a specialization

in Therapeutic and Recreation

Date of Graduation: December

2005

Eastwick College,

Ramsey, New Jersey

Associate of Science

Degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular

Sonography

Date of Graduation: April 2014

Work Experience:

November 2013- April 2014 Barone & Catania Cardiovascular Group,

Watchung NJ

Cardiovascular Tech

Intern

* Perform various ultrasound

studies including 2D echocardiograms, carotid duplex

scans and abdominal aortic scans

* Prepare patients regarding procedures

* Perform vitals on all patients including

their blood pressure and pulse

* Complete written

reports for each procedure

* Perform various duties

for exercise treadmill stress tests including

prepping patients and manually operating treadmill

* Perform venipunctures,

finger sticks, holter monitor, and EKGs

* Experienced with EMR

system, HDI, VIVID and Phillips machine

January 2009- Sept 09 Coler Goldwater Specialty Hospital &

Nursing Facility,

New York, NY

Recreation Therapist

* Documentation on patients, initial assessments,

quarterlies, and

MDS

* Run special programs for residents in male units

* Plan and organize community trips and special

events

* Order necessary equipment as needed

* Budgeting responsibilities for my units

* Attend treatment plan meetings for residents

* Coordinate and direct recreational programs

November 2007- Sept 08 Westchester Institute for Human

Development, Valhalla, NY

Recreation Therapist/

Adolescents

* Process

documentation on patients

* Attend special

treatment plan meeting for patients

* Order special

equipment needed for programs

* Coordinate and direct recreational

programs for emotional

disabled adolescents

* Special programming for DD Patients

July 2006- October 2007 Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Recreation Therapist Psych

inpatient/adolescents

* Coordinate and direct programs

* Record documentation on patients

* Attend special treatment plan meeting for

patients

* Facilitate special programs for DD patients

* Order special equipment needed for programs

* Implement special

fitness programs

* Serve as a Spanish translator

May 2005- July 2006 The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry,

New York

Aquatics Coordinator

* Coached the swim team

* Perform pool

maintenance

* Coordinate and direct

aquatic programs

* Work on documentation

for pool and residents

* Maintain an accurate

count of pool equipment and pool inventory

* Implemented health and fitness programs

* Helped with high ropes course and rock

claiming

January 2005-May 2005 The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, New

York

Recreation Coordinator

Intern

* Processed paperwork

and documentation on new patients

* Coordinated and

directed programs

* Attended special

treatment plan meetings for patients

* Educated residents

about stress and anger management

* Worked as lifeguard

and operating pool maintenance

* Helped run the high

ropes course and rock claiming

* Helped develop a swim

team and guard start program

Leadership Activities:

Summer 2003 St Thomas Aquinas College Freshmen

Orientation Leader

September 2001-May 2002 St. Thomas Aquinas College Programming Board

Club

September 2001-May 2005 Women's Cross- Country and Indoor Track Team

September 2003-May2005 Women's Lacrosse Team

September 2004-Dec 2005 Therapeutic Recreation Club

Honors and Awards:

September 2001-May 2005 Division II scholarship Athlete

May 2004 MVP Women's Indoor Track

May 2003 MVP Women's Indoor Track

Skills: Bilingual in Spanish and

English. Certified in CPR, first aid,

Lifeguarding, RMA, and

Phlebotomy Technician by NHA. Eligible

for CTRS

Computer Skills: Windows XP, Micorsoft Excel &Word,

Internet Applications

Reference: Upon request

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