EDUCATION:
Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI
Associate in Science – Respiratory Therapy May 2019
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Exercise Science in Kinesiology December 2015
EXPERIENCE:
Bradley Hospital, Lifespan
Residential Care Counselor April 2016 – September 2020
Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Adhere to Hospital, Departmental, and Program Policies and procedures.
Actively participates in the residential child care planning process under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.
Supports and contributes to the development of residential care plans/behavioral management.
Responsible for the care and safety of assigned children.
As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, assumes primary residential care counselor role.
Responsible for input into the formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan, and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.
INTERNSHIPS: September 2015 – December 2015
South County Hospital
Exercise Technician
• Performed blood pressures and heart rates for pulmonary patients.
• Ability to place telemetry monitor on patients.
• Created & instructed a 10 – 15 patient group exercise classes.
• Created exercise routines for cancer survivors.
• Assessed cardiac, cancer, & pulmonary patient’s vitals before, during& after exercise.
Jumpstart, University of Rhode Island September 2011-2014
Program Assistant
Function as a part-time AmeriCorps member for national non-profit organization; implement volunteer initiatives for college students who work to prepare preschool children from low income neighborhoods for educational success
Support planning and evaluation for two volunteer engagements.
Recruit, and manage 20 volunteers to serve at eleven preschools for assorted Jumpstart service projects including Team
Assisted in identifying volunteer projects through need assessment, research and community outreach
University of Rhode Island Resident Assistant August 2013 – May 2014
Handled administrative duties such as liaising between the residents and building coordinator, drafted and maintained reports, solved residents' problems
Explained and disseminated college regulations to the residents
Created a safe and healthy environment for the residents in compliance with college regulations
Ensured no alcohol and drugs are consumed in the residence halls
Issued memos and collected fines from residents for violation of rules
Developed traditional programs and motivated the residents to participate
Offer counseling to the residents on social and personal issues
Infused self-awareness and personal accountability amongst the residents
Managed the resident hall floor comprising students from different ethnicity
VOLUNTEERISM:
Children Hasbro’s Hospital, Providence, RI May 2010-June 2010
Shadow a doctor in the hospital’s oncology/hematology clinic for 2 weeks of 15 hours total; help nurses distribute medical supplies; record patient data 2 weeks of 15 hours total; in information book to learn skills of recording data of patents.
Interacting and using communication skills with patients; used communication skills to talk to patients to learn about patients’ health history and overall health.
Learn about the tools and materials used in a hospital such as the use of stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, listen to hear rates, take blood pressure, measuring height and weight, etc.
Jumpstart, University of Rhode Island September 2010- May 2011
Collaborate with a team of 6 Corps members to plan weekly classroom activities for a class of 15 preschool children
Receive intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory, practice, language, and literacy, as well as development and leadership skills
Complete 300 hours of community service
Earn AmeriCorps Education Award for successful completion of program
Certifications:
CPR certified
BLS certified
First Aid certified
CRT- RI & MA Licensed