Luz Martinez
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Positive, compassionate, and patient, well-qualified for roles requiring these traits. Understanding of behavior analysis principles and proficient in data collection and intervention implementation. Dedicated to making meaningful impact on clients' lives through effective support and guidance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Behavioral Technician
L.E.A.P.S and Beyond
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate data collection on client progress, enabling effective analysis and modification of treatment plans as needed.
- Reduced problem behaviors by teaching clients appropriate coping strategies and replacement behaviors.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout therapy sessions.
- Adapted therapy materials based on individual needs, ensuring accessibility for all clients regardless of ability level or learning style.
- Provided one-on-one support and guidance for clients in various settings, promoting generalization of learned skills.
- Enhanced communication skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder through the use of visual support.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis Staffing
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allenmore Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Home Care Provider
Hopebridge
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
Recovery Specialist
Sundown M Ranch
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Trained new staff on best practices in recovery support, elevating overall competency of recovery specialist team.
- Enhanced team communication with regular updates and case reviews, improving quality of patient care.
- Enhanced patient's path to recovery by developing personalized treatment plans.
Recovery Specialist
Triumph Treatment Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Improved client satisfaction through timely communication and resolution of account discrepancies.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Led support groups, fostering community of encouragement and shared experiences among patients.
- Conducted assessments to track patient progress, adjusting recovery plans for optimized health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient's path to recovery by developing personalized treatment plans.
Housekeeper
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to housekeeping requests and emergencies.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address unique cleaning needs for patients with special requirements or conditions.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks on a regular basis to maintain optimal cleanliness levels throughout the entire facility.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols, minimizing accidents and hazards in the workplace.
- Supported patient care by promptly cleaning and preparing rooms for new admissions, reducing wait times.
- Supported patient privacy by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures when working in sensitive areas of the hospital.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
Quality Control Technician
Sonoco Plastics
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
Depalletizer Operator
Sunrype
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Contributed to waste reduction efforts by promptly addressing any issues that arose during the operation of depalletizer equipment.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular inspections and preventive maintenance on depalletizer machinery.
- Maintained excellent housekeeping practices in the work area, ensuring a clean and safe environment at all times for both personnel and machinery operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use, troubleshooting techniques, and safety procedures for depalletizer machines.
- Supported team members, collaborating effectively to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Provided reliable support during peak periods, ensuring continuous operation of the depalletizing process without compromising on quality or efficiency standards.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
- Inspected materials for quality before loading.
Warehouse Sorter
Columbia Reach Pack
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were consistently met.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
Grandview, WA06-2001
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Data collection
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Patient room cleaning
- Sterilization techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Cash handling
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CBT, RBT, and ABA (40 hr courses) Summit Health
- PARA Assessment- Amergis Healthcare staffing
Languages
Spanish
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Behavioral Technician
L.E.A.P.S and Beyond
11.2024 - 01.2025
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis Staffing
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allenmore Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Home Care Provider
Hopebridge
03.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
08.2022 - 03.2023
Recovery Specialist
Sundown M Ranch
02.2022 - 01.2023
Recovery Specialist
Triumph Treatment Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
Housekeeper
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2022
Depalletizer Operator
Sunrype
02.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Control Technician
Sonoco Plastics
09.2018 - 12.2020
Warehouse Sorter
Columbia Reach Pack
06.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
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