Children's Medical Center "Patient Pal" Volunteer (March 2023-March 2024)
Ivon Salvador
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician transitioning to a Women's Health Educator role, leveraging hands-on patient care experience and a passion for empowering women through health education. Committed to promoting women's health, wellness, and preventive care through education, advocacy, and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Unit Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2023 - Current
- Performed specified patient care activities, including but not limited to: taking vital signs, sanitize and prepare patient rooms, as well as directing patients to their next location.
- Maintained accurate, and appropriate notations and recorded activities performed to include but not limited to unit specific logs, such as vital signs, and initial screening assessments.
- Ordered laboratory requisitions and collected patient specimens.
- Maintained work environment, patient care areas, and sterile and unsterile instruments according to infection prevention and environment of care guidelines.
Patient Care Technician Apprentice
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Irving Independent School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with core curriculum standards across all subjects, including health education.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging healthy habits through interactive activities such as "Healthy Choices" projects, role-playing scenarios, and group discussions.
- Collaborated with parents and school counselors to address individual student health needs and promote overall wellness.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process of core subjects and health education with an emphasis in social emotional learning.
Certified 4-5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into a diverse classroom setting.
- Assisted with teaching health education topics focused on mental health and substance abuse awareness.
- Incorporated real-life examples and interactive activities to engage students in health-related discussions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Attained Distinguished Teacher Review eligibility in 2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided instruction for students in various K-12 settings including health education.
- Proficient in delivering curriculum on topics like nutrition, mental health, physical fitness, and overall wellness
- Delivered lessons on health topics, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and physical fitness to middle and high school students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Learning And Experience Apprenticeship Program - Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health And Hospital System
Dallas, Tx. 05.2001 -
Certification Program - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Training Services
Carrollton, TX 01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development Bilingual Studies
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 08.2010 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
Dallas, TX 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, Zoom, and Google Classroom
- Proficient in Reading, Writing, and Oral Expression of Spanish Language
- Dedicated
Certification
Patient Care Technician
Interests
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
07-2024
Unit Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2023 - Current
SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression) Certified
11-2023
American Red Cross Certified in Adult and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
11-2023
Patient Care Technician Apprentice
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2023 - 12.2023
EMT-Basic Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Active)
03-2023
Certified 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Irving Independent School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Certification Program - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Training Services
01.2021 - 06.2021
Certified 4-5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Texas Certification in General Elementary Education (EC-6)
08-2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development Bilingual Studies
University of Texas At Austin
08.2010 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
08.2006 - 05.2010
Learning And Experience Apprenticeship Program - Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health And Hospital System
05.2001 -
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