Aniana Nunez
Junction City,KS
Summary
Eager to obtain a responsible position in a mental health hospital or behavioral health facility to learn more and gain skills in problem- solving, perspectives and interpersonal awareness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Sadowsky Autism Services
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Laboratory Corporation of America
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Perform blood collection by venipuncture
- Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Process billing information and collect payments when required
- Prepared all collected specimens for testing and analysis
- Maintain patient and specimen information log
- Provided superior customer service to all patients
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
MedLabs Diagnostics
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Collected blood and urine specimens using venous and micro techniques
- Verified specimen collection information in laboratory information system
- Followed established policies and procedures
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Collects blood samples from newborn to senior inpatients, outpatients, ER, cancer center, using venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick and arterial blood gas puncture methods
- Performing blood culture
- Neonatal heel sticks and capillary punctures
- Knowledgeable in the use of standard phlebotomy equipment such as tourniquets, vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, and butterfly needles and syringes
- Able to allay patient fears and elicit collaboration
- Front desk duties ( check in, put orders in, answering phone, release blood work orders)
Med Labs Diagnostic
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Collected blood and urine specimens using venous and micro techniques
- Verified specimen collection information in laboratory information system
- Communicated with patients and staff to provide information regarding status of orders
- Followed established policies and procedures
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Shiel Medical Laboratory
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Prepare specimens for laboratory testing
- Verify test requisitions
- Confirm demographic information with patients
- Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunture
- Experience with different physicians(Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, and
- Cardiologist)
- Trained other phlebotomist to perform job duties.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ05.2024
NHA Certification -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Active listening, empathy, Attentive to details, observational ability, ethics, enthusiasm, self- awareness
- Can perform venipunctures and maintain specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques
- Can maintain a Safe, secure and healthy work environment Can operate computer, fax machine, printer/scanner
- Have good communication skills and can maintain a positive attitude
- Hard working and can arrange a flexible schedule
- Self motivated and detail oriented
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Sadowsky Autism Services
09.2023 - Current
Laboratory Corporation of America
09.2020 - 09.2022
MedLabs Diagnostics
04.2018 - 09.2020
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital
11.2017 - 03.2018
Med Labs Diagnostic
04.2017 - 10.2017
Shiel Medical Laboratory
01.2012 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Passaic County Community College
NHA Certification -
Bergen Community College
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