Lazaro Duque Amador
Tampa,FL
Summary
At Kindred Central Tampa, I excelled as a Restorative Aide, enhancing patient recovery through innovative rehabilitation programs and empathetic patient care. My expertise in functional mobility and compassionate communication fostered significant improvements in patient well-being. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and safety management, I effectively bridged therapy and nursing teams, achieving notable patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Aide
Kindred Central Tampa
03.2021 - Current
- Ensured patient comfort and safety by adjusting equipment efficiently.
- Educated patients on the importance of exercise programs and proper body mechanics, enhancing injury prevention efforts.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance socialization skills among rehabilitating individuals, contributing to overall well-being improvements.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising therapists, maintaining effective communication among team members.
- Served as liaison between therapy staff and nursing team members, enabling seamless coordination of patient services across disciplines.
- Developed rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, easing anxieties related to injury recovery processes.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assisted patients with range-of-motion exercises, promoting flexibility and preventing muscle atrophy.
- Enhanced patient recovery times by implementing personalized rehabilitation programs under supervision of physical therapists.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
InterAmericana University of Puerto Rico
Guayama, Puerto Rico12-2025
High School Diploma -
El Redentor College Inc
4311 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 3361409-2022
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Verbal communication
- Range of motion
- Transfer techniques
- Geriatric care
- Functional mobility
- Body mechanics
- HIPAA requirements
- Safety management
- Strengthening
- Patient service
- Range of motion exercises
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Vital signs
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Active listening
- Calm under stress
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Restorative Aide
Kindred Central Tampa
03.2021 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Nursing
InterAmericana University of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
El Redentor College Inc
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