Nicholas Palazzo
Brookfield,CT
Summary
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Director
Athena Health Care Systems
11.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and community members by actively listening, offering respect and being positive.
- Implemented therapeutic leisure and recreational activities that included, yoga, movie nights and chair aerobics for 120-person facility.
- Kept recreational activities within budget, while appealing to large number of people and offering some educational value.
- Monitored quality service of all activities and events, which promoted high level of satisfaction among families and residents.
Dietary Aide
Healthcare Services Group
07.2019 - Current
- Prepare meals for residents in accordance with prescribed dietary consistencies and restrictions eg: Dysphagia Advanced, nectar and honey thick liquids
- Ensure that stringent levels of cleanliness are maintained in kitchen
- Responsible for inputting each residents' dietary information into Mealtracker Direct system
- Increase aide productivity by working closely with staff to redesign protocols, processes and workflows.
- Maintaining proper standards of product within State guidelines
SLP Externship Level II
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines through effective communication and team collaboration.
- Utilized evidence-based practice methods in all aspects of clinical decision-making and intervention delivery.
Assistant Director of Recreation
Genesis HealthCare
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinate multiple recreational programs for residents in a 120 bed skilled nursing facility
- Facilitate interaction and engage residents during daily activities for mental and physical stimulation
- Knowledgeable regarding individualized diets, restrictions, and consistencies to ensure resident safety
- Work with families as part of interdisciplinary team to assess and meet residents' needs
- Perform comprehensive resident assessments and formulate care plans
- Document electronic medical records (EMR) using PointClickCare system as part of a healthcare team
- Work with SLP to coordinate cognitive exercises to maximize each residents' potential
- Coordination of family visits based on CDC guidelines
- Responsible for management of department budget while still meeting needs of department and residents
- Currently certified as Therapeutic Recreation Director (February 2022)
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Yeshiva University
New York, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2020
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
Brookfield, CT06.2015
Skills
- Compassionate & caring
- Strong work ethic
- Flexible & adaptable
- Proficient at multiple computer programs including Microsoft Office, PointClickCare, NetHealth, and MealTracker Direct
- Exceptional listening skills
- Excellent teamwork
- Remarkable organization and time management
- Excellent at multitasking
Timeline
SLP Externship Level II
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
06.2024 - 08.2024
Therapeutic Recreation Director
Athena Health Care Systems
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Recreation
Genesis HealthCare
02.2021 - 09.2022
Dietary Aide
Healthcare Services Group
07.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Brookfield High School
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