Lana Hernandez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Behavioral health professional with practical experience in implementing behavior modification strategies. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and utilizing evidence-based techniques. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and well-versed in effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Amergis
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate reporting to supervisors and insurance providers.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
Community Skills Assistant
Elk Grove Adult Community Training
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
- Established strong rapport with autistic clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique needs.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate learning opportunities tailored to individual clients abilities and preferences.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as grooming, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
Cashier
Sam's Club
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 9582310-2025
High School Diploma -
Florin High School
7956 Cottonwood Ln Sacramento, CA 9582805-2022
Skills
- Data analysis skills
- Relationship Building
- Behavioral Skills Training
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Toilet Training Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement
- Documentation & recordkeeping
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Amergis
08.2024 - Current
Community Skills Assistant
Elk Grove Adult Community Training
03.2023 - 08.2024
Cashier
Sam's Club
11.2022 - 02.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- Crisis Intervention Training
No Degree - Psychology
Cosumnes River College
High School Diploma -
Florin High School
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