Ashlyn checkes
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Passionate clinical assistant with a focus on treatment plan implementation and pediatric interactions for individuals with special needs. Effective in managing problem behaviors and ensuring safety under pressure. Versatile in leadership and teamwork, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted pediatric patients with daily activities in a 24-hour neurological behavioral unit.
- Addressed, blocked, and managed problem behaviors of patients to prevent harm to themselves or others.
- Gathered and evaluated data on problem behaviors and bodily functions to inform care strategies.
- Implemented treatment plans by facilitating entertainment and socialization activities to enhance patient skills.
- Collaborated with clinical assistants, nurses, and patients, employing active listening and communication skills to support patient care.
- Provided protection from aggressive behavior of patients to families and other staff members.
- Ensured that all clinical areas were clean, sanitary, and well organized at all times.
Shift Manager
Noodles & Company
Baltimore, MD
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed daily cash intake by accurately counting registers and reconciling profits.
- Operated various workstations to streamline services and alleviate employee stress during shifts.
- Enforced health and safety regulations to maintain a clean work environment.
- Resolved customer complaints to improve satisfaction and facilitate effective refunds.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties was completed accurately according to established guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12-2027
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Pediatric interaction with special needs patients
- Data collection
- Crisis response adaptability
- Situational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Management of problem behavior
- Inventory management
- ADL daily living care
- Customer service and patient advocacy
- Team management and supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Health and safety compliance and sterilization
Affiliations
- The Girls' Empowerment Mission (GEM)
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
02.2025 - 07.2026
Shift Manager
Noodles & Company
09.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore County