Hardworking and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience working with patients receiving mental health treatment as well as children with special needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
The Gold Standard Nanny Agency
03.2024 - 08.2025
Provided care for a young child with autism spectrum disorder, maintained a safe and nurturing environment, planned activities, managed behaviors, acted as a liaison between parents and ABA clinic
Behavioral Health Specialist
Vanderbilt University Psychiatric Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2024
Led psychoeducational groups, assisted with activities of daily living, maintained safety on the milieu through verbal deescalation and managing difficult behaviors, informed patient’s medical staff of updates or changes, implemented behavior plans, acted as a 1:1, trained new staff
Education
Bachelor of Art - Psychology
Emory University
01.2019
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Compassion and empathy
Teamwork
Integrity
Critical thinking skills
Patience
Adaptability
Excellent communication skills
Strong observation skills
Certification
Basic Life Support
Trained in infant, child, and adult CPR
INTERNSHIPS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Jan 2022- Aug 2023
Literature review for an NIH R01 grant submission in microbiome research
West Meade Place Residential Rehabilitation Center 2017, 2018
Assisted physical and occupational therapists with various tasks, assisted with patient transportation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory 2016
Assisted with cell culture studies to identify novel chemoprevention agents for the prevention of colon cancer