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Nathaly Ruiz Caro

Pembroke Pines

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Occupational Therapy and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Millers Ale House Bar and Grill
05.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Nicklaus Children's Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Memorial South Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Adaptable to patients with critical neurological deficits while respecting there progress to health.
  • Maintained medical and departmental records according to department policies and procedures.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Aventura Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served in an intense psychosocial setting.
  • Collaborated with therapist to formulate group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.


Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Dynakidz
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2021

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • CPR/AED
  • EMR / EHR
  • Reliability

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Level II Fieldwork Student

Nicklaus Children's Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024

Level II Fieldwork Student

Memorial South Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Aventura Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Dynakidz
07.2023 - 07.2023

Server

Millers Ale House Bar and Grill
05.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Nathaly Ruiz Caro