Savannah Patterson
Glendale
Summary
Skilled in EMR/EHR and renowned for exceptional emotional support, I've significantly enhanced patient care at Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc. Leveraging direct patient care and patient management skills, I've improved client progress through innovative behavior intervention plans, fostering trust and promoting positive behaviors effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Provider
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Behavior Technician
Concentra Health Services
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Behavior Technician
Delta-t Group
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
Education
General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZGeneral Studies
Laney College
Oakland, CA01-2014
GED -
Saint Elizabeth Tech
Oakland, CA05-1989
Skills
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- EMR / EHR
- Mobility assistance
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Medical documentation
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- AZ Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Care Provider
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2024
Behavior Technician
Concentra Health Services
05.2018 - 06.2023
Behavior Technician
Delta-t Group
01.2016 - 05.2023
General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
General Studies
Laney College
GED -
Saint Elizabeth Tech
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