Kaydn Lennie
Watkins
Summary
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with experience providing high-quality care in clinical settings. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting individualized care plans, and building meaningful relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to lead by example through mentoring new team members, with strong communication, attention to detail, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism and high standards of quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Circle City ABA
Cedar, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver individualized. evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy by directly implementing behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.
- Collect and maintain detailed data collection in collaboration and under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Assist with the onboarding and training of new staff by modeling best practices for data collection, behavior management, and professional communication.
- Serve as the Center Operations Director's backup, supporting daily clinic operations through scheduling, workflow coordination, and staff and client onboarding.
- Provide clinical support to remote BCBAs during virtual supervision sessions by managing client transitions, facilitating and assisting with virtual assessments, and ensuring treatment fidelity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Care Center
Keystone, IA
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting dignity, safety, comfort, and independence.
- Monitored changes in residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional status, and promptly reporting concerns to the charge nurse.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols, safety procedures, and state and federal regulatory guidelines.
- Fostered meaningful relationships with long-term residents and their families.
- Trained and mentored newly hired staff on resident care procedures, facility policies, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2022
High School Diploma -
Benton Community Senior High School
Van Horne05-2021
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Reduction & Skill Acquisition Interventions
- Caregiver & Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Infection Control & Prevention
- Documentation & Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Treatment and Care Plan Fidelity
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Circle City ABA
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Care Center
08.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Benton Community Senior High School