Kyra Cybele Saenz
El Paso
Summary
Being a graduate from the University of Texas Permian Basin with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a minor in special populations I applied and have been accepted into UTEP's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. I began in the Fall of 2025. I am CPR and First Aid certified, fluent in both English and Spanish, and have worked in healthcare, childcare, hospitality, and education previously. I hope to obtain a position to better my knowledge and enhance my diversity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Therapy Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment during rehabilitation sessions.
- Transfer patients to and from therapy gyms from independent to dependent transfers including hoyers.
- Maintained accurate patient records, tracking progress, and reporting any concerns or changes to supervising therapists.
- Educated patients and their families on proper home care techniques, promoting successful long-term recovery.
- Support therapists' daily patient care and therapy activities.
- Facilitate effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and deliver patient-centered treatment.
- Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
- Communicate to therapists on outcomes/observations of patient care activities.
- Assisted with dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Inputted patient therapy schedules.
- Organized and inputted weekend therapy schedules for patients and therapists.
- Sanitized equipment and used materials,
- Issued equipment and materials.
- Scanned and filed patient documents.
- Assisted with FEES swallow studies.
Rehab Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Played an integral role in successful patient discharges, ensuring a smooth transition to home or long-term care facilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Assisted nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Prepare and transport patients and communicate patient concerns to nurses.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, understanding their unique needs to facilitate their recovery.
• Celebrate victories and milestones achieved by our patients. - Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently for efficient documentation and information sharing among team members.
- Contributed to a positive rehab environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing the challenges of rehabilitation processes.
Physical Therapist Technician
Tri Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- · Assisted patients with light exercises during physical therapy sessions.
- · Helped patients transfer from room to room.
- ·Sanitized and prepared treatment areas and equipment before and after each session.
- · Changed and washed patient linens and pillows.
- · Recorded patient progress for the Physical Therapist.
- · Performed clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- · Ordered and arranged supplies
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring equipment usage and ensuring proper technique during rehabilitation exercises.
- Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining detailed records of patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed.
- Built rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication about their goals and concerns during therapy sessions.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by managing multiple responsibilities, including equipment setup and clean-up after therapy sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Americas High School
El Paso, TX06-2018
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient chart management
- Patient transportation
- Patient relations
- Equipment maintenance
- Linens management
- Table sanitizing
- Patient care scheduling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
Observational Field Hours
· Speech, Language and Behavior
- Hours 96 hours
- Area: Pediatric occupational therapy under Ms. Brooke Lau, OTR
· Tri-Physical Therapy and Wellness
- Hours: 110 hours
- Area: Physical therapy under Mr. Alfonso Garcia, PT
· Bynum School
- Hours: 100 hours
Area: Therapy department (occupational therapy, speech therapy, neurological music therapy and art therapy) under:
Ms. Kassie Maddox, COTA
Ms. Kim Foster, SLPCC
Ms. Tera Glover, NMT
Ms. Jesma Morris, ATR
Timeline
Rehab Therapy Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Rehab Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Technician
Tri Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Texas Permian Basin
High School Diploma -
Americas High School
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