Jaime Ayala II
Salt Lake City
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy doctoral student at the University of Utah, with a strong foundation in rehabilitation services and patient-centered care. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and brings extensive clinical experience as a Rehab Therapy Technician at Renown Regional Medical Center, where I collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide therapeutic services across the lifespan. I offer strong interpersonal skills, adaptability in diverse cultural settings, BLS CPR certification, and a commitment to empathetic, evidence-based practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Therapy Technician
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno
05.2022 - 07.2024
- In this job I provided therapeutic services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as their families and caregivers under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
- I also worked in tandem with other medical professionals, including registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, and physicians.
- I provided indirect and direct patient care within the rehabilitation environment and assisted in the management of the physical environment including, but not limited to, cleaning of gym space and equipment, ordering of supplies, basic maintenance of equipment, patient scheduling, and clerical duties.
- I completed high-level disinfecting for endoscopes used for FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow) procedures.
- I collaborated with rehab leadership to improve work processes and compensation for our team.
Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute
Reno
05.2022 - 07.2022
- As a medical assistant at SCDI, I was responsible for assisting a designated provider in clinical and surgical needs.
- These needs included recording and charting patient history, aiding the provider in surgical procedures, preparing and administering medications as instructed by the provider, and sterilizing surgical equipment.
- Along with these responsibilities, I handled the UV lightbox for patients who required UV radiation for treatment.
Baker/Driver
Insomnia Cookies
Reno
09.2018 - 09.2021
- I worked in several different areas while at Insomnia Cookies.
- I started as a delivery driver, where I delivered our product around the Reno area.
- I was also a baker, where I got to make our products and serve people with the best customer care I could give.
- My customer service and time management skills have been honed from this job.
Busser
La Mojarra Loca Grill
Las Vegas
04.2019 - 08.2019
- At La Mojarra, I learned the art of bussing.
- Working there, I had to learn to work in an adverse environment because I am not fluent in Spanish, and many of my coworkers exclusively spoke Spanish.
- That challenge motivated me to learn a language to better my work capacity.
- I now understand the restaurant rush and can find ways to work smarter, not harder.
- Working in an environment where I did not speak the dominant language also increased my empathy, which will be instrumental for serving patients and clients who do not speak English and may feel intimidated navigating the healthcare environment through a translator.
Laborer
Nevada Marble Restoration
Las Vegas
06.2016 - 08.2018
- During my time at Nevada Marble Restoration, I gained knowledge on natural stone restoration and learned the value of manual labor, as many of my job responsibilities included transportation and management of heavy objects.
- Setting limits for myself and knowing my own strength were essential skills for this job because rolling around 500-pound machines is a dangerous task.
- Self-management, awareness of my environment, and promoting the safety of myself and others are instrumental skills that I learned during my time at Nevada Marble Restoration.
Education
Occupational Therapy, Doctorate -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2026
Kinesiology B.S. - Psychology Minor
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05.2022
Skills
- Meticulous and attentive to detail
- Responds well to adversity
- Manages time effectively
- Communicates clearly
- Provides thoughtful customer service
- Provides empathetic patient care
- Advocates for myself and others
- Effective problem solver
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
- Knowledgeable with Mac OS
- Willing to obtain new licenses and certifications needed
Volunteer Experience
- University of Nevada, Reno — Neuromechanics Lab, 03/01/18, 08/31/18, Assisted in data collection for studies., Collected data on visual perception and gait patterns.
- Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation — Mini BioBlitz, 01/20/20, Participated in wildlife observation and course cleaning.
- Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful — Truckee River Cleanup, 09/28/19, Planted trees and cleaned trash from the river.
- Three Square, 01/01/18, 08/31/18, Volunteered for drive-up service and meal preparation.
Languages
- English, Native speaker
- Spanish, Receptively understood at basic level
Timeline
Rehab Therapy Technician
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute
05.2022 - 07.2022
Busser
La Mojarra Loca Grill
04.2019 - 08.2019
Baker/Driver
Insomnia Cookies
09.2018 - 09.2021
Laborer
Nevada Marble Restoration
06.2016 - 08.2018
Occupational Therapy, Doctorate -
University of Utah
Kinesiology B.S. - Psychology Minor
University of Nevada, Reno