Samya Reid
Tampa
Summary
Caring and compassionate RBT experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Tech
Advent Health
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients, families, and fellow staff members by remaining approachable and knowledgeable about all aspects of nursing care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
Registered Behavior Technician
Breakthrough Behavior
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured timely case closure by completing thorough documentation and maintaining accurate records for each family served.
- Strengthened community support networks by connecting families to appropriate resources and services.
- Contributed to the development of effective policies and procedures within the agency that promoted quality services for families involved in the child welfare system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring comprehensive documentation practices were consistently followed throughout case management activities.
- Supported positive parenting skills by providing parents with education, guidance, and coaching throughout the case management process.
- Promoted child welfare goals through active participation in trainings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Built trust with diverse populations through compassionate engagement techniques, utilizing cultural competence principles to ensure culturally responsive services were provided to all families.
Intern
AMI Kids
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide support and encouragement to students.
- Teaching life skills
- Being a positive role model
- Maintain consistent communication to effectively support development.
- Help develop prevention programs,
- Document behaviors.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education: ABA
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2021
Skills
- Healthcare ethics
- Documentation
- Mental health care
- Self-management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Skills Development
- Discrete Trial Training
- Token Economy Systems
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Incidental Teaching
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Nurse Tech
Advent Health
08.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Breakthrough Behavior
01.2022 - 09.2022
Child Welfare Case Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
07.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
AMI Kids
02.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education: ABA
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bethune Cookman University
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