Palisades Park NJ, *****
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