Lorena Almeida
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Willing to work in a dynamic, challenging and growth oriented company that allows me to utilize my knowledge and experience to contribute for the growth of the organization. Motivated professional in the Health Care field. Excellent communications and a strong team player who is able to multitask in order to deliver an excellent nursing care.
Enthusiastic, with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Step Up Behavioral Therapy Center
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing the resident activity schedule and making sure all activity options were represented.
- Responsible for reporting and behavioral issues immediately to medical staff.
- Assisted in creating and administering group classes revolving around behavioral issues.
- Assisted in keeping a daily log of behavioral issues and submitting a summary to the medical staff.
- Worked with medical staff to create activities that would help to maintain order in the facility.
- Often asked to work night watch during times when certain residents were suspected of planning trouble.
- Responsible for gathering all behavioral data and submitting a weekly report to management.
- Assisted in determining discipline for residents who could not abide by the rules.
Registered Behavior Technician
Nory’s Home Services, INC
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in developing resident activity schedule and making sure all activity options were represented.
- Responsible for reporting and behavioral issues immediately to medical staff.
- Assisted in creating and administering group classes revolving around behavioral issues.
- Assisted in keeping a daily log of behavioral issues and submitting a summary to the medical staff.
- Worked with medical staff to create activities that would help to maintain order in the facility.
- Often asked to work night watch during times when certain residents were suspected of planning trouble.
- Responsible for gathering all behavioral data and submitting a weekly report to management.
- Assisted in determining discipline for residents who could not abide by the rules.
Registered Behavior Technician
Amazing Kiddos Home Corp
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
Home Health Aide
Sunrise Home Services CORP
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Registered Behavior Technician
Victory BRT
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Assisted in developing resident activity schedule and making sure all activity options were represented.
- Responsible for reporting and behavioral issues immediately to medical staff.
- Assisted in creating and administering group classes revolving around behavioral issues.
- Assisted in keeping a daily log of behavioral issues and submitting a summary to the medical staff.
- Worked with medical staff to create activities that would help to maintain order in the facility.
- Often asked to work night watch during times when certain residents were suspected of planning trouble.
- Responsible for gathering all behavioral data and submitting a weekly report to management.
- Assisted in determining discipline for residents who could not abide by the rules.
Home Health Aide
House of Peace LLC
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Behavior Assistant
Light Houses
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Modify daily activities of patients appropriate to behavioral interventions.
- Instruct and counsel children and adolescents on positive behavioral aspects.
- Maintain and manage clean and safe environment for patients.
- Develop and initiate appropriate recreational activities for patients.
Teaching assistant
Thumbelina Daycare
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provide assistance to behavioral therapists in developing behavioral therapy programs.
- Provide behavioral interventions to children and adolescents in home and community settings.
- Create and develop an individualized service plan for each child and youngster.
- Manage and handle patients with behavioral problems.
- Develop and initiate safety standards for patients at all times.
- Monitor record and document observations of patient behavior.
- Helping with schoolwork under the supervision of the teacher.
- Preparing learning materials.
- Encouraging children to be confident and independent.
- Help children understand instructions carrying out a child's care plan.
- Encouraging children to communicate, giving information and help to teachers, supporting children during social activities and outings.
- Help children during therapy sessions, recognizing when children are upset and comforting them, looking after children's physical needs.
Finlay Clinical Laboratory Biller
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Electronic billing of Medicare, Medicaid and HMO.
- Maintained the highest level of accuracy and patient confidentiality.
- Corrected and resubmitted claims denied by insurance company.
- Worked collections which included mailing of correspondence, working with patients to establish promissory notes for payment and if necessary forwarded accounts to collection agency.
- Ensured services/ supplies were billed timely and appropriately and rejections/errors researched and resolved to meet timely filing deadlines.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Saber College
Miami, FL06.2025
Registered Behavior Technician -
ABA
Light Houses Behavior And Habilitation Services
Miami, FL01-2015
High School Diploma -
Instituto Politecnico Jose A Mella
Habana, Cuba01.2008
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Discrete trial training
- Token economy systems
- Session preparation
- Client engagement
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Step Up Behavioral Therapy Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Amazing Kiddos Home Corp
08.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Nory’s Home Services, INC
01.2021 - 06.2025
Home Health Aide
Sunrise Home Services CORP
02.2020 - 03.2023
Home Health Aide
House of Peace LLC
02.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Victory BRT
01.2015 - 01.2023
Behavior Assistant
Light Houses
01.2014 - 01.2015
Teaching assistant
Thumbelina Daycare
01.2011 - 01.2014
Finlay Clinical Laboratory Biller
01.2009 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse -
Saber College
Registered Behavior Technician -
ABA
Light Houses Behavior And Habilitation Services
High School Diploma -
Instituto Politecnico Jose A Mella
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