Home Health Assistant

CORAL LOZANO-ROMERO

***** ***** ******• Leesburg, Florida 34788

Phone: 352-***-****• Email: *****.************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To attain a job as a speech language pathologist with the goal of providing a variety of services within scope across the lifespan.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Minor in Disabilities in Society

Graduated: May 2016

Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

In progress (August 04, 2018)

WORK EXPERIENCE

LEARNING LEAPS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, INC.

Behavioral Technician, Tavares, Florida November 2016-May 2018

Provide direct ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the clinic setting under the direct supervision of a BCaBA or BCBA. Services include: assisting in the conduction of functional assessments, implementing treatment plan, collecting data, and documentation.

HOME BY CHOICE

Home Health Assistant, Gainesville, Florida April 2015-April 2016

Assist clients with daily activities including: medication reminders, prepping meals, personal care, showers, transferring clients on and off wheelchairs, light house cleaning, bedpan assistance, and transporting patients to appointments.

CAREGIVER, Gainesville Florida November 2014-December 2014

Prepped meals, assisted with feedings, assisted with transfers from bed to wheelchair and from wheelchair to toilet. Cleaned the house, completed laundry, grocery shopped, fed cats and dog, walked dog.

CHAMPIONS HOME HEALTH CARE, Gainesville Florida

Certified Nurse Assistant October 2012-March 2013

Prepped meals, assisted with medication, ambulation, and personal hygiene. Recorded daily activities of each patient via computer and update the nurse in charge

VOLUNTEER/EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

WESTMINISTER TOWERS, Orlando, FL January 2018-April 2018

Graduate Speech Language Pathology Student Intern

Screened, evaluated, adjusted appropriate plan of care, and treated geriatric residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a speech language pathologist holding licensure and a certificate of clinical competence. Provided individualized rehabilitative treatment to both residents with dementia strokes, TBI and their caregivers to support restoration/management of communicative efficiency, swallowing and cognition. In addition, completed required documentation using computerized system: Casamba.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL (Main Campus), Orlando, FL May 2018-July 2018

Graduate Speech Language Pathology Student Intern

Performed evaluations, re-assessments, and individualized treatments (communication & swallowing) to patients with a variety of medically complex diagnoses in the NICU and acute care pediatrics. Caregiver education and co-treatment with other rehabilitation professionals practiced. Provision of treatment to adults with neurological disorders/deficits in acute care also practiced. Documented evaluations and treatments using a computerized system (Cerner) as well as developed an appropriate plan of care. All under the supervision of a licensed and certified speech language pathologist.

SWALLOWING RESEARCH LABORATORY, Orlando, FL January 2017-May 2018

Graduate Student Volunteer

My duties include helping run subjects for the current studies, analyzing data, and attending monthly journal meetings.

UF CRANIOFACIAL CENTER February 2015-May 2016 Student Observer/Volunteer

As part of my independent study I observe a speech language-pathologist during pediatric patient evaluations in the clinic and in radiology. Attend and observe the center’s clinician’s meetings. Volunteer as a Spanish interpreter when necessary.

UPPER AIRWAY DYSFUNCTION LAB, Gainesville, FL August 2015-April 2016

Student Volunteer

Became certified in the National Institutes of Health’s “Protecting Human Research Participants” and received training for the Modified Barium Swallow Improvement Profile to analyze patient swallows using this profile for a research study.

ACG THERAPY CENTER, Gainesville, Florida

Student Observer/Volunteer September 2014-December 2014

Observe speech therapists in a private practice setting during sessions with clients, gathered materials for sessions, as well as helped with minor office duties.

ASTATULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Astatula, Florida

Volunteer February 2014-April 2014

Assisted teacher with class activities and worked closely with students who have autism.

NOAH’S ENDEAVOR, Gainesville Florida

Volunteer October 2012-April 2013

Assisted children with varying abilities in participating in indoor and outdoor games, sports, and activities.

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES/CERTIFICATIONS /SKILLS/ CONFERENCES

National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association, previous member

Proficiently Bilingual- Speak English and Spanish Fluently

G. Paul Moore Symposium, Spring 2014, Spring 2015

Certified Home Health Assistant (HHA)

BLS Certified

HIV/AIDS for Florida Health Professionals Certificate

Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Certificate

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