CAITLYN NELSON
MIDVALE,USA
Summary
Experienced Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Science and a strong background in crisis management and educational group facilitation. Proficient in collaborative problem-solving, providing emotional support, and creating positive environments for children and families. Committed to advancing in childhood education and dedicated to supporting individual well-being through innovative and compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Intermountain Health
Taylorsville, UT
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
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Robins Family
Sandy, UT, USA
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
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Breviu Family
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
PEER SPECIALIST- TEAM LEAD
La Europa Academy
Murray, UT, USA
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Lead educational groups to address psychological vulnerabilities, enhancing patient coping skills
- Ensure a safe environment by modeling prosocial attitudes, improving patient interactions
- Manage and de-escalate crises effectively, maintaining a therapeutic milieu
- Collaborate with patients to solve complex issues, achieving swift resolution of critical situations
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
All In The Family
Mesa, AZ, USA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Professional caregiver inside a family's residence, for an 8 year old girl who has autism
- Assisted with daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and implementing therapy exercises
- Created a nurturing and structured environment to enhance development and learning
- Facilitated social integration by taking the child out into the community, fostering comfort in social situations
- Committed to her academic growth, providing effective tutoring assistance for elementary school homework
- Fostered trust, patience, and empathy to ensure the well-being and development of the child
Education
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE - Science
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12.2024
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - FAMILY SCIENCES
UVU
Orem, UT12.2024
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Educational Group Facilitation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Open Communication
- Childcare Management
- Household Organization
- Time Management
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Meal Planning
- Transportation
- Emotional Support
- Charting
- Documentation
- Admission Procedures
- Patient Intakes
- Support Services
Timeline
PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Intermountain Health
08.2023 - Current
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Robins Family
04.2022 - 06.2023
NANNY
Breviu Family
11.2020 - 02.2022
PEER SPECIALIST- TEAM LEAD
La Europa Academy
12.2018 - 08.2020
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
All In The Family
08.2017 - 06.2018
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE - Science
Utah Valley University
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - FAMILY SCIENCES
UVU