Yahaira Pomerlow
Dallas
Summary
Experienced Healthcare professional with a diverse background, including roles as a Behavioral Tech, Pediatric Office Assistant, Patient Care Technician (PCT), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I possess a strong skill set in patient care, behavioral support, and pediatric health. I have excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, making me well-equipped to provide compassionate, professional care. I am eager to bring on board my knowledge, professionalism, and skills to a team that enjoys helping others as much as I do!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
YouthCare Worker
VisionQuest National
Grace Dix Village
10.2024 - Current
- I have provided direct care and supervision, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for the children.
- I have provided support in assisting the children in learning life skills and participating in creating a supportive environment that encourages resilience and well-being.
- I also make sure to collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the holistic care of each child.
- Monitored activities to maintain a safe living and learning environment for youth.
- Assist youths in developing life skills through individualized instruction and support.
- Participate in professional development training related to best practices for working with youth.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Frontiers
Plano
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Evaluate their learning and growth process as I give them tasks throughout the day to complete so that next visit, I am able to see how much they have improved.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions to promote communication, socialization, self-help skills, academic skills, and adaptive behavior change.
- Collaborated with parents on developing home programs for generalizing skills learned in the clinic setting.
- Attended workshops or seminars related to current trends in ABA therapy for individuals with ASD.
- Consulted with other professionals regarding best practices related to working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Developed an understanding of cultural differences related to ASD diagnosis and treatment approaches.
CNA/Caregiver
Heaven at Home Care
Denton
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care procedures, such as recording vital signs, helping them with their ECGs, ambulating, self-care, rehabilitation, ROMs, I/O, meal prep, and other basic necessities, including keeping rooms clean and neat, and repositioning the patient every 2 hours to prevent any pressure ulcers.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care, and input reports into practice databases.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Observed changes in patient status and response, and immediately communicated concerns to the nursing staff.
- Developed trusting relationships, and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to the nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Clarendale @ Bellevue Place
Nashville
07.2021 - 03.2022
- I floated in the hospice, cardiology, and rehabilitation floors.
- My daily tasks included recording and measuring vital signs, ADLs, measuring I/O, safe transfers from a resident in bed, performing ECGs, feeding, dressing, and helping residents exercise.
- Performed administrative duties, such as charting patient information accurately into electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists, to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Followed hospital policies related to safety standards for handling hazardous materials, such as medications or biohazardous waste.
- Facilitated discharge planning activities, such as arranging follow-up appointments or home health services for discharged patients.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2027
CPCT -
Legacy Career Institute
Carrollton, TX06-2024
CPR/BLS -
Code One CPR
Nashville, TN08-2021
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Dallas, TX06-2021
Skills
- Behavioral Health Support
- Medical Terminology
- Crisis Management
- Medication Administration
- Documentation Accuracy
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Stress Management Techniques
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
Timeline
YouthCare Worker
VisionQuest National
10.2024 - Current
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Frontiers
06.2024 - 10.2024
CNA/Caregiver
Heaven at Home Care
03.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Clarendale @ Bellevue Place
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelors of Social Work -
The University of Texas At Arlington
CPCT -
Legacy Career Institute
CPR/BLS -
Code One CPR
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
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