Danielle Hester
Summary
To secure employment at El Paso Children's Hospital as a Child Life Assistant with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Excel Physical Therapy
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked under the supervision of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant
- Job responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: 1) administering modalities; 2) instructing, motivating, safeguarding, and assisting patients in exercises and functional activities; 3) applying tens therapy and ultrasound; 4) assisting patients in moving from one area of therapy to another; 5) securing patients into or onto therapy equipment; 6) observing the patient's development during therapy sessions; 7) manual therapy; and 8) cleaning and organizing the work area and disinfecting equipment after treatment.
Physical Therapy Technician
Department of U.S. Army/William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Mendoza Clinic
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Instructor of back class twice per week for approximately 3 years; helped patients with pain relief and taught them to improve joint and spine mechanics, improve pelvic alignment, strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight muscles; provided patient education to improve posture, body mechanics and ergonomics to prevent recurrent injuries and to deal with normal activities of daily living; implemented proper therapeutic exercises and provided patients with home exercise programs as well
- Other job responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: 1) administering modalities; 2) instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients in exercises and functional activities; 3) applying tens therapy and ultrasound; 4) assisting patients in moving from one area of therapy to another; 5) securing patients into or onto therapy equipment; 6) observing the patient's development during therapy sessions; 7) joint mobilizations; 8) documentation of treatment; 9) use of Proprio, Alter G and traction machines; and 10) cleaning and organizing the work area and disinfecting equipment after treatment.
High School/Middle School Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Loretto Academy
08.2009 - 04.2018
- Coached basketball and volleyball at the middle and high school level from August through March each school year/20 hours per week
- Duties included not only coaching but teaching athletes the proper skills for strength and conditioning to include warm ups, stretching, and flexibility to prevent injuries, develop their physically ability and to allow the body to recover
- Implemented and managed basketball/volleyball teams at the school - Worked with, guided, and trained team managers under me as a coach
Physical Therapy Technician
El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked under the supervision of the physical therapist
- Job responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: 1) administering modalities; 2) instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients in exercises and functional activities; 3) applying tens therapy and ultrasound; 4) assisting patients in moving from one area of therapy to another; 5) securing patients into or onto therapy equipment; 6) observing the patient's development during therapy sessions; and 7) cleaning and organizing the work area and disinfecting equipment after treatment.
Education
Master of Science in Child Life -
Texas Woman's University
12.2023
Master of Science in Kinesiology -
Texas Woman's University
12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Minor in Biological Sciences -
University of Texas at El Paso
12.2012
Skills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Patient Communication
- CPR and BLS Certified
- Body Mechanics
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient service
- Team Leadership
- Family-centered care
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Stress reduction techniques
- Child development knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- CPR
- Basic Life Support Training
Accomplishments
- Honorsociety.org - Spring 2015
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society - Fall 2010 - Fall 2012
- Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society - Spring 2010
- University of Texas at El Paso Dean's List - Spring 2010
- The Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement- Spring 2023
- Epsilon Omega Epsilon- Spring 2023
Activities
- University of Texas at El Paso Kinesiology Club - 2009-2012
- Intramural Sports - University of Texas at El Paso - 2009-2012
- Amigo Airsho Volunteer - 2009-2012
- St. Raphael Women's ACTS Volunteer - 2010 - 2016
Observation Volunteer Hours
- El Paso Children's Hospital, Child life specialist observation hours with Nicole Boik and Natalie Arthur, 2024
- USA Paralympic Team, Observed the USA Paralympic volleyball team practice and train, 2015
- Actioncare Pediatric Therapy, Physical therapy observation hours with Lowell Tano, 2015
- Excel Physical Therapy, Physical therapy observation hours with Ruben Liano, 2014
- El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, Physical therapy observations hours with Kevin Mark, 2013
- El Paso Professional Rehabilitation, Physical therapy observation hours with Ruben Liano, 2011 - 2012
Awards
- Employee of the Year Finalist, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 2018
- Coin of Excellence for Patient Care, Alpha Company "Guardians" - William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 05/2017
References
- Daniel Fuentes, US Army Physical Therapy Assistant, (719) 242-7996
- Major Danny Harris, US Army Physical Therapist, (509) 714-2945
- Ruben Liano, Excel Physical Therapy, (915) 490-3204
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
Excel Physical Therapy
05.2021 - 04.2022
Physical Therapy Technician
Department of U.S. Army/William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Mendoza Clinic
12.2016 - 08.2020
Physical Therapy Technician
El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group
09.2013 - 04.2014
High School/Middle School Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Loretto Academy
08.2009 - 04.2018
Master of Science in Child Life -
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science in Kinesiology -
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Minor in Biological Sciences -
University of Texas at El Paso