KAREN RAMIREZ NIEVES
Rochester,NY
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills. Effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Responsive Health Advocate experience to provide outreach and support services to children and families. Establishes trusting relationships with families while offering education, assessment and social support to manage health conditions. Works closely with medical providers to support comprehensive and coordinated care while facilitating ongoing follow-up and goal setting with children and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Advocate
Ibero Eearly Childhood Center
07.2021 - Current
- Record and assure all children have up to date Immunizations, well child exams and access to adequate health & dental care.
- Assist Program in meeting the individualized needs of all children. Addressing parents and staff concerns regarding child health, safety, nutrition, behavior or development.
- Promoted parents by empowering them with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their children healthcare.
- Administer Medication. Keep record
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers to streamline referral processes and enhance the continuity of care for children.
- Developed family service plan and intervention strategies for clients and families served by program.
Home Health Aide
Home Care Of Rochester
12.2010 - 06.2021
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care and assistance possible
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes
- Aided
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Documented
- Checked vital signs on basis and contacted nurse regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Preceptor
HCR Home Care
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to medical students through job shadowing and professional development
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits to ensure adherence to guidelines
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects
- Led classes with 15 Hispanic students
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Early Headstart Teacher
Ibero Early Childhood
09.2005 - 04.2010
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
Everest Institute
Rochester, NYAssociate - Communications
Metro Collage
Puerto Rico07.1998
Skills
Health literacy
Clinical Documentation
Data Entry
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Social Services
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Health Advocate
Ibero Eearly Childhood Center
07.2021 - Current
Preceptor
HCR Home Care
07.2018 - 07.2019
Home Health Aide
Home Care Of Rochester
12.2010 - 06.2021
Early Headstart Teacher
Ibero Early Childhood
09.2005 - 04.2010
Everest Institute
Associate - Communications
Metro Collage
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