STANLEY HERNANDEZ

Responsible for therapeutic recreation programming in a 448 bed subacute and long-term care facility.

• Managed therapeutic recreation staff, including delegating responsibilities, overseeing employee schedules, approval of time off, interview/hiring, mentoring, training, conducting evaluations and disciplinary action as needed.
• Planned, implemented and supervised monthly schedule of therapeutic recreation and diversional programs.
• Contributed significantly to the development and execution of a comprehensive recreation program for all residents, featuring diverse activities encompassing creativity, intellectual stimulation, physical exercise, social interaction, and spiritual enrichment designed to foster community engagement and enhance residents' overall well-being.
• Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements, discharge plans and outcomes.
• Attended morning meetings, department head meetings, care plan meetings and any other meeting as directed by the facility administrator.
• Conducted administrative tasks including managing phone calls, responding to emails, and handling photocopying and faxing duties with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Assessed residents’ needs comprehensively by employing observation, reviewing medical records, engaging in discussions with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists. Additionally, gathered valuable insights from patients and their families to ensure a holistic understanding of individual requirements and preferences.
• Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
• Organized and facilitated resident outings and special events to commemorate holidays and celebrate special occasions.

• Provided direct and indirect supervision of special education students transported by school bus.
• Maintained close communication with parents, bus drivers, and special education teachers.
• Documented disciplinary and behavioral incidents in tailored reports.
• Developed a cooperative working relationship with other school personnel serving students transported on the school bus.
• Assisted in communicating student needs to appropriate school staff and transportation personnel.
• Performed related clerical tasks.
• Assisted bus driver and staff with safe loading and unloading of students.
• Provided first aid only as trained and required by the situation.

• Demonstrated independence and efficiency in handling various administrative duties, including maintaining medical records with confidentiality, data entry, answering phones, scheduling/ processing patients and billing.
• Oversaw multiple related responsibilities with a high level of proficiency such as taking patients vital signs, medical history, as well as performing injections, phlebotomy, and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, uranalysis, and toxicology screenings.)
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Provided education to patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Initiated medical record notations for patient visits into EMR system and completed documentation.
• Interpreted and translated for patients, physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.