LAUREN C NARDUCCI
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based behavior analytic services to individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 3-21yo), and their families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for trauma-informed care, building client independence, and the well-being of clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Step Ahead ABA LLC Nebraska
08.2022 - Current
- Commutes to client homes all throughout the Omaha metro area
- Provides program services and/or oversight for clients in home
- Conducts behavioral and skills (re)assessments as required by funding sources, and as needed based on client needs
- Develops behavior intervention plans and individual treatment plans revising as needed
- Completes FBAs, FAs, and/or (re)evaluation reports for new and current clients
- Performs evidenced based social skills, behavioral and other related ABA services to patients and/or families
- Provides Trauma-Informed behavior analytic services to clients and families
- Manages caseload of up to 5 clients at a time
- Provide training and supervision to RBTs
- Completes RBT competency assessments and reassessments
- Responsible for continued competence and professional growth of RBTs, during consultations consisting of observation and behavioral skills training, providing feedback, and additional training as needed
- Continually tracks supervision hours to ensures RBTs meet the requirements of the BACB
- Builds and maintains positive family/caregiver relationships throughout the time of treatment for the benefit of the client
- Training on Central Reach - Updating all records, session notes & timesheets in a timely manner within Central Reach
- Completes regularly scheduled monthly parent trainings
- Identifies opportunities and growth throughout the client's experience to provide feedback and training with the parents/caregivers including reviewing progress as well as collaborate on the development of individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans.
Behavioral Technician II
UNMC-Munroe Meyer Institute
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Work alongside BCBA and BCBA-Ds to assist in behavior change and skill acquisition programs
- Implement individualized behavior analytic procedures and protocols
- Collect, organize, and present client data for evaluation of client progress
- Communicate with stakeholders and other personnel
- Maintain client safety while managing challenging behavior(s) using Assaultive Behavior Management (ABM) training and techniques
- Navigate high stress and emergency situations with communication and finesse
- When necessary, assist with training of client caregiver(s), school personnel, or other relevant stakeholders
- Maintain a safe and cleanly environment
Crisis Counselor
Boys Town National Hotline
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Determined urgency and nature of contact
- Assessed immediate and long-term safety of the client to determine further actions
- Utilized professional judgment to respond appropriately to situational needs
- Provided appropriate short-term crisis counseling or resource information
- Provided problem solving techniques and advice
- Documented details and information given within the course of the contact and provides reports as needed
Nebraska AIDS Project, Nebraska Case Manager
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed psycho-social assessments to gain understanding of the client's needs
- Development and follow through of service plans and ongoing communication
- Aided with and referrals for basic care needs
- Monitored client's medical adherence to ensure eligibility for services
- Completed all documentation as required by agency and state policies and procedures
- Completed quarterly Ryan White and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS reports as required by state policies
- Attended required staff/case management meetings and medical case reviews
Counseling Department Intern
Girls Incorporated of Omaha
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided direct services to diverse range of girls and age groups
- Documented progress and/or concerns of individual client when needed
- Created and implement program activities for specific age groups
- Communicated daily with directors, facilitators, and supervisors in person and in writing to ensure needs were met for assigned clients
- Assisted supervisors with Sex Education programming once a week
- Planned and co-facilitated foster care support group once a week
Volunteer
University of Nebraska
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Omaha
- Attended monthly meetings
- Volunteered at specific organizations/events when needed
Substitute Paraprofessional
Millard Public Schools
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Provided support to the teacher in group settings
- Worked under the guidance of school principal and other staff members
- Helped children with their social and educational development
- Helped implement lesson plans and learning activities
- Assisted staff with any other needed duties
Volunteer – Service Learning
Royale Oaks and Sacred Heart
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Performed through Social Work and Civic Engagement class in conjunction with Royale Oaks and Sacred Heart School
- Visited residents at Royale Oaks assisted living facility twice a week
- Wrote and performed a skit with Royale Oaks residents and Sacred Heart seventh graders
Behavioral Health Technician
Boys Town National Research Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised youth on A, B, and/or C units
- Navigated high stress and emergency situations
- Taught to positive and negative behaviors of the youth
- Initiates/helped with physical restraints of youth in crisis situations to maintain safety
- Documented each youth's behavior daily through formal process required by Boys Town
- Implemented feedback given by shift managers and other staff, fixed documentation errors as needed
- Communicated daily with nurses, shift managers, administrators, therapists, and behavioral technicians
Teammates Mentoring Program
11.2015 - 12.2016
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Nebraska
Omaha, NE12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Commercial Photography
Metropolitan Community College
Elkhorn, NE05.2016
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Needs Assessment
- Intervention Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Intake
- Client Needs Assessment
- Social Work
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management
- Clinical Services
- Team Collaboration
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Crisis Management
- Staff Training
- Case Management Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Response
- Coping Methods
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Referral Coordination
Accomplishments
- First author and current collaboration with Dr. Tara Fahmie, BCBA-D, on the future publication of a behavior analytic manuscript
- May 2022, presented “Trauma informed functional analysis of severe behavior” poster at ABAI in Boston, MA
- July 2021, Presented on Trauma Informed Care for Severe Behavior staff and faculty at the Munroe Meyer Institute.
- Collaborated frequently with department director and other relevant departments for creation and implementation of a social worker position within Severe Behavior throughout employment in department.
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
1-22-62110
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
October 2022 – Present
Certified Social Worker, #3058
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
January 2019-Present
Registered Behavior Technician
RBT-21-175920
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
July 2021 – October 2022
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Step Ahead ABA LLC Nebraska
08.2022 - Current
Behavioral Technician II
UNMC-Munroe Meyer Institute
02.2021 - 08.2022
Crisis Counselor
Boys Town National Hotline
08.2019 - 07.2020
Nebraska AIDS Project, Nebraska Case Manager
09.2018 - 08.2019
Counseling Department Intern
Girls Incorporated of Omaha
05.2018 - 12.2018
Substitute Paraprofessional
Millard Public Schools
01.2018 - 04.2018
Volunteer
University of Nebraska
08.2017 - 05.2018
Volunteer – Service Learning
Royale Oaks and Sacred Heart
01.2017 - 05.2017
Behavioral Health Technician
Boys Town National Research Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Teammates Mentoring Program
11.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education, Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Nebraska
Associate of Applied Science - Commercial Photography
Metropolitan Community College
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
1-22-62110
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
October 2022 – Present
Certified Social Worker, #3058
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
January 2019-Present
Registered Behavior Technician
RBT-21-175920
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
July 2021 – October 2022
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