Kyra Gutierrez
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Dedicated and committed individual committed to supporting the healthcare industry. Passionate about helping others and leveraging skills to positively impact patient care. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, with a strong interest in promoting functional independence, participation, and overall quality of life. Open to pursuing varied opportunities that improve knowledge and clinical experience while preserving a fair, enthusiastic, and focused approach. Aiming for continued personal and occupational growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Therapy Technician
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
Fairfax, VA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted therapists in implementing rehabilitation programs for diverse patient populations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices within therapeutic settings.
- Maintain clean work areas and disinfect equipment after treatments.
Personal Exercise Program Trainer
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
Fairfax, VA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Execute exercise program tailored by therapist to deliver supplementary exercises post-discharge skilled therapy
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to tailor training exercises for therapists' patient needs.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with clients
- Monitored patient performance and response to exercise, reporting changes in tolerance, pain, or safety concerns to the supervising therapist to support clinical decision-making.
- Encouraged patient engagement and motivation by using therapeutic use of self, positive reinforcement, and goal-oriented communication.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Vinson Hall Retirement Community
McLean, VA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted residents in managing daily living
- Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, and food services.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
Resident Life Assistant
Providence Place Senior Living
Dover, PA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support.
- Provided dignified care to residents in assisted living and memory care communities, including those with all stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, and food services.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Board Hound
Alexandria, VA
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Within a couple of months of working here, my hard work, attendance, and dedication were recognized by the management team, and are satisfied with my performance.
- Cleaned up after pets and implemented strategies to reduce accidents.
- Disinfected cages, and pens to maintain a clean, sanitary environment including laundry and general cleaning for the facility with over 15 canines.
Quality rehab machine operator
C-P Flexible Packaging
York, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Reviewed incoming orders and assigned work to correct any winding quality issues to maintain demanding schedule.
- Developed a greater understanding of inspecting material for defects and label completed product.
- Maintained good working relationships with co-workers and management.
Front Desk Administrator
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
Chantilly, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to enhance service delivery.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and resolving concerns promptly.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Increased overall productivity by efficiently managing schedules and appointments for multiple executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05-2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA12-2027
Skills
- Senior Care
- Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Memory Care
- Meal Preparation
- Vital Signs
- Laundry
- Patient Care
- Hospitality services
- Customer service management
- Administrative skills
- Reception area maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
- Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Data Entry
- Organization
- Personal Care
- Attention to Detail
- Pandemic Safety
Timeline
Front Desk Administrator
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
05.2024 - Current
Personal Exercise Program Trainer
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
05.2023 - 05.2024
Rehab Therapy Technician
Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness
07.2022 - 07.2023
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Vinson Hall Retirement Community
10.2021 - 07.2022
Resident Life Assistant
Providence Place Senior Living
07.2020 - 08.2020
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Board Hound
09.2019 - 01.2020
Quality rehab machine operator
C-P Flexible Packaging
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Marymount University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University