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Lizette Lavander

Rio Rico,AZ

Summary

Interested in health career educator with a passion for equipping students with essential knowledge and skills for success in college and beyond. Proven ability to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and career preparedness. Committed to leveraging innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and understanding of health professions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician/Physical Therapist Technician

Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Nogales, AZ
11.2015 - Current
  • Helped patients with transfers, ambulation, and positioning to ensure safety.
  • Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on physical therapy techniques and standards.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of therapy areas and equipment.
  • Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices safely.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.

School Nurse Aide

Santa Cruz Unified School District
Rio Rico, AZ
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.

Education

Physical Therapy Technition - Physical Therapy Technition

Carrington College
Tucson, AZ
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico, AZ
05-2008

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Rio Rico, AZ
05-2008

Skills

  • ADL support
  • Bed preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention
  • Basic nursing care
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Anatomy and Physiology knowledge
  • Medical terminology
  • Home health experience
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Caregiver certificate
  • Physical Therapy Technician
  • Patient Care Technician

Timeline

School Nurse Aide

Santa Cruz Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2020

Patient Care Technician/Physical Therapist Technician

Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
11.2015 - Current

Physical Therapy Technition - Physical Therapy Technition

Carrington College

High School Diploma -

Rio Rico High School

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Certified Nurse Assistant Program

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