Jacquelyn Parada
Frederisksburg,VA
Summary
Developed valuable skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, including patient support and effective communication. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to varying situations. Seeking to leverage these skills in new and challenging field, ensuring seamless transition and positive impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Partner Technician
VCU Children's Hospital
Richmond, VA
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in daily patient care routines, ensuring comfort and safety for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated families on care procedures and resources available within the hospital.
- Participated in training new staff on protocols and patient handling techniques.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
Health Educator Intern
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Richmond, VA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in developing educational materials for health promotion programs.
- Conducted community outreach to increase awareness of health resources available.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver workshops on preventive health measures.
- Supported data collection and analysis for program evaluation and improvement initiatives.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of public health topics and best practices.
Child Watch Volunteer
YMCA
Richmond, VA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Supervised children in play areas, ensuring safety and engagement during activities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate programs and events.
- Provided support to parents by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play spaces and equipment.
Care Partner Technician
VCU Health Hospital
Richmond, VA
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Obtained vital signs, inputs/outputs, bladder scans, EKGs, and IVs while documenting all data
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements and maintained all confidentiality
- Floated between hospital departments to provide needed support.
- Facilitated the smooth transition between shifts by providing detailed hand-off reports to incoming care partners.
Program Facilitator Intern/ Coach
Greater Richmond Fit4kids
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in organizing program activities and logistics for various initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between participants and program coordinators to enhance engagement.
- Supported development of program materials, ensuring clarity and relevance for target audience.
- Conducted participant surveys to gather feedback, improving future program offerings.
- Collaborated with team members on event planning, contributing creative ideas for successful execution.
- Researched best practices in program facilitation to enhance learning experiences for participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ABSN
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With A Concentration of Health Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2025
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Transportation assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Mobility support
- Time management
- Electronic Health Record Documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - The American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Child Watch Volunteer
YMCA
01.2025 - 03.2025
Health Educator Intern
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
12.2024 - 04.2025
Care Partner Technician
VCU Children's Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2025
Program Facilitator Intern/ Coach
Greater Richmond Fit4kids
01.2024 - 04.2024
Care Partner Technician
VCU Health Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ABSN
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With A Concentration of Health Science
Virginia Commonwealth University