Karla Medina
Hampton,NV
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Genesis Autism Center
HAMPTON, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors, and optimum treatments.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain the treatment process, answer questions, and maintain relationships.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
Professional and Medical Interpreter
The Language group
Hampton Roads, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Providing accurate translations for healthcare providers and patients in a language that the patient understands.
- Simplifying any medical jargon and bridging cultural gaps may impede communication.
- Translating medical findings, results, and concerns between patients and doctors.
- Keeping any information shared by the patient confidential.
- Evaluated interpreter performance, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth and accuracy.
- Developed glossaries of medical terms to improve interpretation consistency across various cases.
- Interpreted complex medical terminology accurately in real-time during patient consultations.
Mental Health Technician
Kempsville behavioral Health Center
Norfolk, VA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensure the comfort of patients during and between treatments.
- Track any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Being available for patients who need to talk.
- Checking vital signs and behavior patterns
- Filling out admittance forms for new patients
- Leading therapeutic or recreational activities
- 1 on 1 Supervision with patients.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient mental health status and reported changes to the clinical team.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Butterfly Effects Inc.
Newport News, VA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors, and optimum treatments.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain the treatment process, answer questions, and maintain relationships.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and caregivers to support treatment goals.
- Monitored compliance with treatment protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices in behavior management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Neuroscience
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2022
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Mediapolis, MN03.2026
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Social Services
- Behavior Observation
- Decision Making
- Bilingual (Spanish) and (English)
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Documentation and Record-keeping
- Interpreting
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Collaboration with professionals
- Case management
- Progress documentation
- Behavioral health
- Social services
- Mental health assessment
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Self-management strategies
- Clerical functions
- HIPAA requirements
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- [BLS/CPR] Certification
- Professional Interpreter Course (Virginia Institute of Interpreting)
- QMHP-A trainee
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Genesis Autism Center
04.2024 - Current
Professional and Medical Interpreter
The Language group
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Kempsville behavioral Health Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Butterfly Effects Inc.
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Neuroscience
Virginia Tech
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University