Faduma Nur
Fairfax,US
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing client progress and fostering positive relationships, as demonstrated at Hand of Mercy Care, LLC. Specializes in crisis intervention and behavioral management, leveraging empathy and professional development. Excels in team collaboration and ethical decision-making, ensuring client safety and achieving targeted outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hand of Mercy Care, LLC
09.2015 - Current
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Provided crisis intervention support, effectively de-escalating challenging behaviors to ensure peaceful and therapeutic encounters.
- Client Goal Achievement: Facilitated clients in reaching personal goals through individualized care plans and targeted daily skill-building activities.
- Behavioral Management: Maintained therapeutic and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience, empathy, and professionalism.
- Environmental Safety: Ensured clean, safe, and well-organized environment conducive to client care and therapeutic progress.
- Client Monitoring and Reporting: Monitored clients closely, assessing physical and behavioral changes, and promptly reporting observations to supervisors to inform care strategies.
- Medication Management: Supervised medication administration, meticulously maintaining records to ensure client safety and adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Documentation: Thoroughly documented progress notes, detailing client achievements, concerns, and behavioral changes to guide interdisciplinary team decisions.
- Client Transportation and Support: Provided transportation for clients to medical and dental appointments, offering necessary emotional and logistical support.
- Personal Care: Assisted clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were upheld at all times.
- Professional Development: Engaged in ongoing training to remain updated on best practices in clinical and disability support services.
- Health Status Monitoring: Regularly monitored and documented changes in patient health status, ensuring care team was informed and prepared to adjust treatment plans as needed.
Clinical Therapist Intern
The Women’s Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Intake Coordination: coordinated intake processes for new clients.
- Appointment Scheduling: Scheduled clinical appointments for new clients.
- Crisis Call Management: Answered and managed crisis calls, providing immediate support.
- Psychotherapy: Conducted six to eight hours of psychotherapy per week.
- Seminar Participation: Attended weekly seminars taught by supervisors and clinical staff.
- Group Co-Leadership: Participated in group or workshop co-leadership when available, learning group modalities, theory, and techniques.
- Supervision: Attended weekly supervision groups and monthly in-service training led by a supervisor.
- Externship Commitment: Completed a 16-20 hour per week externship as part of a multidisciplinary team, under individual supervision from licensed clinical social workers.
Graduate Student Intern
The Resilience Network
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Clinical Shadowing: Observed and supported Parent Psycho-education Groups and actively participated in Resilience Studio activities, focusing on resilience skill-building with clients.
- Casework Exposure: Shadowed experienced clinicians, gaining insights into gathering collateral information for assessments, developing therapeutic plans, and collaborating to create community-based support teams for families. Acquired hands-on experience with Wraparound process through interactions with Parent Support Partners staff.
- Training and Development: Attended and engaged in variety of training sessions on topics such as Crisis De-escalation, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
- Supervision and Professional Growth: Participated in weekly individual and group supervision sessions, ensuring continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Formal Training and Team Collaboration: Utilized formal training opportunities, both in community and online, and regularly attended bi-weekly treatment team meetings to collaborate on patient care and discuss clinical strategies.
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Therapeutic Alliance LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborative Teamwork: Worked as part of multidisciplinary team to address evolving needs of children and families.
- Behavior Monitoring and Documentation: Observed, monitored, and accurately recorded problem behaviors using behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Behavioral Strategy Implementation: Acquired and applied specialized behavioral approaches to implement effective strategies.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Support: Supported clients using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, focusing on reducing maladaptive behaviors and facilitating skill acquisition.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborated with client's support system and allied specialists to implement positive interventions and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Confidentiality Compliance: Ensured patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, maintaining highest standards of privacy.
- Compassionate Patient Care: Delivered compassionate care that prioritized safety, comfort, and emotional support for clients.
- Respectful Client Interaction: Treated clients and families with respect and dignity, fostering supportive and positive environment.
- Assistance to Behavior Analysts: Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies for optimal client outcomes.
- Case Management Contribution: Contributed to successful case management by closely collaborating with supervisors to adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Skill Acquisition Facilitation: Facilitated skill acquisition through systematic instruction and reinforcement strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- Creative Client Engagement: Increased client engagement by incorporating creative and age-appropriate activities during sessions.
- Rapport Building: Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and positive relationships to enhance learning opportunities.
- Safe Environment Promotion: Promoted safe environment by ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures.
- Behavior Intervention Plan Implementation: Enhanced client progress by effectively implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
Direct Support Professional
Community Concept Inc.
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from interdisciplinary team.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Qualified & Registered Behavioral Technician
Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices within field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Supported smooth transitions between activities during therapy sessions, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity.
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors by utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis techniques effectively.
- Promoted safe environment, ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in developing evidence-based strategies for optimal results.
- Established rapport with clients, fostering trust and positive relationships that facilitated learning opportunities.
Undergraduate Practicum
George Mason University, Center for Psychological
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinate with the university to uphold proper patient records storage and disposal Gathered, organized, Managed and prepared psychological assessment tools for clinicians
- Closed and archived patient files
- Maintained cleanliness and organization for an efficient workplace
- Served as initial primary contact for clients in the waiting room
Library Assistant/Library Circulation Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2017
Skills
- Client Support
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Cultural Competence
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Resource Coordination
- Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Therapist Intern
The Women’s Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Student Intern
The Resilience Network
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Therapeutic Alliance LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
Qualified & Registered Behavioral Technician
Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Undergraduate Practicum
George Mason University, Center for Psychological
08.2017 - 12.2017
Direct Support Professional
Hand of Mercy Care, LLC
09.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Concept Inc.
07.2015 - 02.2020
Library Assistant/Library Circulation Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
George Mason University
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