Viaidys GONZALEZ

Music Therapist

Hialeah Academy Of Music and Legacy Health Care

03.2021 - Current

Demonstrated adaptability by tailoring interventions to meet the needs of patients in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities.
Advocated for the integration of music therapy services within healthcare settings to improve patient care quality.
Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans.
Established partnerships with local arts organizations to enhance program offerings and create unique opportunities for collaborative practice experiences.
Contributed to research projects aimed at advancing the field''s understanding of effective therapeutic approaches in different populations.
Educated families on the benefits of music therapy, providing resources for continued support at home.
Facilitated group music therapy sessions to promote social interaction and support among participants.
Documented session notes thoroughly, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and goals met.
Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
Improved patients'' emotional expression through tailored musical interventions and activities.
Developed creative strategies for addressing barriers that prevented access to or participation in music therapy services for diverse populations.
Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients'' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
Led workshops for staff members on utilizing music-based interventions in their daily work with clients or patients effectively.
Mentored intern therapists, offering guidance on best practices in the field and supporting professional development efforts.
Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment methods to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
Identified and responded to emergency situations, providing physical, emotional and mental support for critical incidents.
Helped clients find optimal music genres by exploring variety of musical styles and sounds with singing, percussion, improvisation and ethnic instruments.
Helped clients see personal progress by documenting client reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music therapy.
Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing client functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.
Established client goals and objectives for music therapy treatment programs and helped each achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic style.
Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of specific treatments or therapeutic approaches and made proactive adjustments to intervention plans.
Selected or adapted musical instruments, musical equipment or non-musical materials such as adaptive devices or visual aids to meet treatment objectives.