Briana Goodloe
Oak Park,Illinois
Summary
I am a quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Caring and compassionate behavior technician, experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Riveredge Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Residential Treatment Specialist
UCAN Residential
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Integrated program, utilizing student feedback to boost organization's overall mission and objectives.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Substitute Teacher
Child Care Services
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Education
Dental Assisting
Dental Academy of Chicago
Chicago, IL02.2022
High School Diploma -
Manley Career Academy
Chicago, IL06.2016
Skills
- Knowledge of OSHA standards
- Disinfection and Sterilization, Cleaning and Sanitizing/ Room set up room break down
- Oral Health Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Compassion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Restraint Techniques
- Mental Health Support
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Patient Protection
- Patient Intervention
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPI - Crisis prevention & intervention training
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Riveredge Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Residential Treatment Specialist
UCAN Residential
02.2019 - 02.2021
Substitute Teacher
Child Care Services
03.2018 - 01.2019
Dental Assisting
Dental Academy of Chicago
High School Diploma -
Manley Career Academy