Gabrielle Reed
Clayton,NC
Summary
Passionate, understanding professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. My heart has always been integrated into assisting others learn , develop , and exceed their goals in life by meeting individuals where they are in every aspect of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Rus-Med
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
Behavior Technician
Living With Autism
Cary , NC
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
Direct Support Professional
Duvall Homes
DeLand , FL
07.2011 - 11.2019
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duglas R Welch
Ionia, MI05-2013
Skills
- Intervention management
- Behavior treatment plans
- Individualized Education Plans
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Behavioral conditions
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- ABA techniques
- Program Improvement
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Rus-Med
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Living With Autism
11.2019 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Duvall Homes
07.2011 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Duglas R Welch
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