Nicole Vazquez
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate School Health Tech at the Department of Human and Health Services, adept at developing care plans and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Proven organizational skills and a friendly demeanor foster collaboration with families and educators, enhancing student support and safety. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and educational assistance.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health Tech
Department Human and Health Services
06.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Paraprofessional
New York Department Of Education
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Organizational skills
- Data management
- Research
- Training & Development
- Classroom support
- IEP compliance
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
School Health Tech
Department Human and Health Services
06.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
New York Department Of Education
09.2016 - 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
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