Alex Campbell
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Caring and compassionate healthcare professional and Student Nurse, offering 150 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Northeast ISD
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Recreational Therapy Director
Touchstone Communities®
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts within the facility, enhancing available resources for recreational therapy programs.
- Introduced adaptive sports programs for patients with physical disabilities, promoting increased physical activity and overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving their quality of life.
- Established strong rapport with both patients and families by maintaining open communication lines throughout the entire treatment process.
- Organized community outings for patients, increasing their participation in social events and enhancing their sense of inclusion.
- Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss updates on patient progress and develop collaborative strategies.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Supervised and directed volunteers to provide assistance in implementing, planning and leading activities.
Recreational Therapist
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and support among participants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving their quality of life.
Recreational Therapist PRN
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and support among participants.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2015
Skills
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit: University Hospital, San Antonio TX, Summer 2023
- Medical Surgical Unit: Methodist Hospital San Antonio TX, Summer 2023
- Burn and Wound Care Unit: Methodist Hospital San Antonio TX, Summer 2023
- Laurel Ridge Treatment Center: San Antonio TX, Fall 2023
- NEISD: San Antonio TX, Fall 2023
- UHS South Flores Clinic: San Antonio TX, Fall 2023
- Vision and Hearing Screening: San Antonio TX, Fall 2023
- Acute Care Unit: University Hospital, San Antonio TX, Spring 2024
- Progressive Care Unit: North East Methodist Hospital, San Antonio TX, Spring 2024
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: University Hospital, San Antonio TX, Spring 2024
- Labor and Delivery: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio TX, Spring 2024
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS - May 2015-July 2020
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association - Expires 3/2025
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Northeast ISD
03.2019 - 01.2020
Recreational Therapy Director
Touchstone Communities®
11.2016 - 10.2019
Recreational Therapist PRN
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2016
Recreational Therapist
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Texas State University
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