Zaakir Mohamed
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated healthcare professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Essential Speech and ABA
Missouri City, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Provided direct instruction and guidance to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in accordance with their treatment plans.
- Tracked data on client behaviors using a variety of methods including but not limited to ABC charts, frequency counts, duration recording, interval recording.
- Conducted functional assessments for challenging behaviors and designed individualized behavior support plans accordingly.
- Collaborated closely with other team members such as BCBAs, parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists to ensure consistency across all environments.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including daily notes, session summaries and other reports as required by supervisor.
- Assisted clients with communication challenges through the use of visual supports or augmentative devices.
- Observed client interactions within their natural environment in order to identify potential triggers for problem behaviors.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
Logistics Coordinator
DaVita
Houston, TX
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Assisted in developing processes for receiving, storing and distributing materials according to established procedures.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing storage costs.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Evaluated current systems used for managing supply chain activities and identified areas for improvement.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided individualized behavior intervention services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and other behavioral approaches.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including progress notes, session logs, and data sheets.
- Assisted in developing social skills programs designed to increase communication abilities among clients.
- Provided emotional support to help clients cope with challenging behaviors or situations.
- Organized recreational activities for clients based on their interests and skill levels.
Nursing Student
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed clinical rotations in two med-surg settings and one psychiatric care hospital
- Duties: obtain vitals, perform head-to-toe assessment, assist patients to the restroom, assist in patient care and procedures, assist in medication administration, lead nursing group sessions for patients
- Completed psych rotations in geriatric unit, psychiatric intense care unit, adolescent unit, and substance abuse unit
Registered Behavioral Technician
Success on the Spectrum
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Implement and support patient care plan designed by board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)
- Use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to promote socially acceptable behaviors so that client can build communication, problem-solving, and independence skills
- Completed 40 hour training and RBT certification
- Use common ABA techniques including: positive reinforcement for desired behavior, naturalistic teaching for increasing generalization of learning, prompting/prompt fading to give cues for desired behavior and taper off prompting for independence on skill acquisitions
- Shadowed in private school setting and private clinic: assisted in daily tasks, implemented intervention to promote desirable behaviors, observed and collected data for assessment.
Physical Therapy Student
University of St. Augustine
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed coursework including: gross anatomy, pathology, patient care management, patient documentation, and differential diagnosis
- Completed lab and physical experience of patient history note-taking, patient evaluation, and bedside management
- Worked with neuro patients in clinical setting evaluating signs and symptoms of neurological conditions including: stroke, aphasia, ataxia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and more.
Student Observer
Michael E. Debakey VA Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Observed therapy and treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and neurology settings
- Escorted wheelchair bound patients to and from LTAC physical therapy unit
- Observed transfers, gait, balance, and endurance levels in patients status post-surgery
- Witnessed safety protocols based on diagnosis such as sternal precautions
- Prepared heating pads and ice packs for pain management
- Setup and sterilized exercise apparatus, mats, beds, and durable medical equipment used for patient treatment
- Facilitated delivery of prosthetics
- Completed 125 hours of observation hours.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked closely with professors and PhD candidates in multiple initiatives aimed at improving movement and mechanics
- Assisted subjects during tests by positioning sensors on joints and aiding them into safety harness.
- Implemented measures to accurately govern the walking speed of a dual-belt treadmill system
- Recorded heart rate at several intervals of walking trials.
- Organized results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
Physical Therapy Aide
Select Physical Therapy
Pearland, TX
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Observed patient evaluations, strength and conditioning exercises, measures of range of motion (ROM), core strength exercises, patient transfers from chair to bed, manual therapy, lymphedema (treatment for reduction of pain and inflammation of lymph nodes), rehabilitation of muscle tears such as rotator cuff (frozen shoulder), soft tissue mobilization (detecting and treating scar tissue and chronic inflammation), deep tissue massage, balance exercises to decrease risk of falls and reduce time of reaction.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Instructed patients in safe and effective use of weights, pulleys, inclined surfaces and various equipment for given treatments to reduce injury.
- Positioned and secured patients onto therapy equipment to facilitate smooth and safe treatments.
- Administered and guided patients through simple range of motion exercises to facilitate flexibility and improved circulation.
- Facilitated patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises.
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted families in 20 housing rooms, Organized Texas Children's Hospital units, checking families in and out of units, visiting with patients.
- Greeted guests and offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) -
BACB
10-2023
B.S. Kinesiology - Exercise Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2015
H.S. Diploma -
Glenda Dawson High School
Pearland, TX05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Dallas, TXSome College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy DPT
University of St. Augustine
Austin, TXSkills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Patience and Persistence
- Goal Setting
- Interactive Learning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Creative and Resourceful
- Behavior Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Child Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Infection Control Standards
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Positive Reinforcement
- ABA Techniques
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Essential Speech and ABA
07.2024 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
DaVita
04.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Behavioral Technician
Action Behavior Centers
10.2023 - 03.2024
Nursing Student
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Behavioral Technician
Success on the Spectrum
12.2020 - 06.2022
Physical Therapy Student
University of St. Augustine
01.2018 - 08.2019
Student Observer
Michael E. Debakey VA Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research
01.2014 - 01.2016
Physical Therapy Aide
Select Physical Therapy
08.2013 - 12.2013
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House Texas Children's Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) -
BACB
B.S. Kinesiology - Exercise Science
University of Houston
H.S. Diploma -
Glenda Dawson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy DPT
University of St. Augustine
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