Brenda Urquijo
Homestead
Summary
Adept at enhancing client progress through individualized behavior intervention plans, my tenure at ABA Helping All The Way refined my skills in applied behavior analysis and crisis intervention. Leveraging active listening and behavioral assessment, I fostered significant improvements in autistic children's communication skills, underpinned by a strong foundation in teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RBT
ABA Helping All The Way
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data for identifying trends and informing treatment adjustments.
- Implemented instructional activities to promote skill acquisition.
- Conducted regular observations for identifying triggers and developing strategies.
- Shared observations with supervisors to enhance treatment plans.
- Communicated regularly with families to provide updates on progress.
- Supported clients in practicing daily living skills to boost independence.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
- Adapted instructional methods according to each client''s learning style, maximizing progress towards goals.
- Implemented skill acquisition programs tailored to each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
- Improved communication skills in autistic children by utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Assisted in modifying behavior intervention plans based on data analysis and client progress reports.
- Increased independence in daily living tasks by providing consistent skill development support.
- Documented behavioral data accurately, contributing to better-informed treatment adjustments.
- Participated in parent training sessions, empowering caregivers with essential tools for supporting their child''s growth.
- Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators for holistic client support.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with clinical team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Utilized visual supports and social stories to facilitate understanding of complex concepts for clients with diverse needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and patterns of challenging behaviors.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, ensuring quality care delivery across all cases.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
RBT
Community ABA Services
Miami, FL
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented instructional activities to promote skill acquisition.
- Communicated regularly with families to provide updates on progress.
- Analyzed data for identifying trends and informing treatment adjustments.
- Shared observations with supervisors to enhance treatment plans.
- Supported clients in practicing daily living skills to boost independence.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
- Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
RBT
Kids Therapy
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted regular observations for identifying triggers and developing strategies.
- Communicated regularly with families to provide updates on progress.
- Shared observations with supervisors to enhance treatment plans.
- Assisted in modifying behavior intervention plans based on data analysis and client progress reports.
- Maintained a safe, structured learning environment conducive to the individual success of each client.
- Improved communication skills in autistic children by utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
- Collaborated with clinical team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, ensuring quality care delivery across all cases.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Education
Licensed - Registered Behavior Technician
AUTISM PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
Online01.2023
HSD -
Somerset Academy Silver Palms
Miami, FL06.2017
Skills
- Social skills development
- Incidental teaching
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Prompting techniques
- Error correction
- Toilet training
- Group instruction
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral assessment
- Discrete trial training
- Parent collaboration
- Functional communication training
- Community integration
- Natural environment training
- Sensory integration
- Visual supports
- Emotional regulation
- Feeding interventions
- Assistive technology
- Motor skills development
- Executive functioning
- Vocational skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Transition planning
- Peer interaction
- Behavior intervention plans
- Behavior modification techniques
- Relationship building
- Client engagement
- Treatment implementation
- Behavioral support
- Data collection and analysis
- Active listening
- Behavior observation
- Rapport building
- Registered behavior technician (RBT)
- Encouragement and motivation
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic treatment
- Behavioral management
- Decision-making
- Heartsaver first aid
- Registered behavior technician
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA requirements
- Crisis management
- Care coordination
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Domestic violence assistance
- Patient counseling
- Eating disorders
- Coordinating care
- Recreational activity planning
- Progress documentation
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Behavioral health
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
RBT
NOTARY
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RBT
ABA Helping All The Way
04.2024 - Current
RBT
Community ABA Services
04.2023 - 04.2024
RBT
Kids Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
Licensed - Registered Behavior Technician
AUTISM PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
HSD -
Somerset Academy Silver Palms
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