Raquel Chavez

• Traveled to Guatemala to provide healthcare services and education

• Set up examination rooms and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
• Chairside assisted dentist in management of pediatric dental procedures and emergencies
• Worked closely with children before, during and after dental procedures
• Provided pediatric oral hygiene care and instructions to children
• Competently prepared, sharpened, and sterilized dental instruments
• Filled in as receptionist when necessary
• Assisted in pediatric endodontic procedures
• Maintained infection control

St Lukes Pediatric Outpatient

• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Salisbury School District

• Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
• Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve the effectiveness of therapy sessions.
• Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
• Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.

Moravian University Clinic

• Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
• Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
• Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
• Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
• Provided individualized feedback for clients regarding their progress towards meeting their communication goals.

Universal Institute of Rehab

• Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
• Observed experienced clinicians during evaluations and treatments, gaining valuable insights into effective methods for working with different populations.
• Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
• Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
• Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.

• Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team with the Speech and Smile Therapy Center
• Observed instruction of rehabilitation of communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke
• Applied knowledge on multimodal communication options for patients, both adult and pediatric, with acquired communication disorders

• Traveled twice to Dominican Republic with a team of dentists and hygienists to provide free dental care to the native people of small rural villages in the Dominican Republic