Mental Health Special Education

TRACY LOVELESS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

831-***-****, **************@*****.***, PO Box 330 Paicines, CA 95043

I have worked in many areas of special education, disabilities, medical/mental health and with multiple different diagnosis that individuals have, I am very passionate and good in many areas of I am very hard worker, fast learner and have always been very good at anything I do. I excel and stand out especially in a fast paced, busy or complicated position. I have always had a strong interest in helping others especially working with/in more severe/urgent situations .

SKILLS

CPR,BLS, AED

Ukeru/CPI trained

RBT/DSP 2

AS degree in Surgical technology

Psych tech- but not CA certified yet

Working one on one and with multiple students in the OI, VI and DHH programs along with Autism, Down syndrome, schizophrenia, OCD, and other disorders

Student assessment Lesson planning Organization Problem-solving, data collection, Staff training

Multi-line telephone operations Order processing

Equipment/OR set up sterilizing equipment, Technical support Verbal communication Database updates Schedule coordination Handle communications Relay work orders Customer relations Conflict resolution Collaboration

Creative thinking Prioritization

Researching

Complaint documentation Customer service

Client communication

OR preparation

Sterile processing support Instrument preparation Prepare instruments Manage sterile field

Route navigation Dispatch coordination Schedule work crews Process orders Maintain records

EXPERIENCE

RBT/DSP at EBSI, Morgan Hill, CA

Attend to the needs of each resident, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene,

toileting to include incontinence, feeding and communicating other individual needs they may have and support the needs and goals of each individual by taking them to medical appointments, preferred leisure/recreational activities, encouraging them to socialize with peers and community, administration of medication, etc. Follow court orders and proper reporting procedures are followed with the Program Plan (IPP) and/or Individual Service Plan (ISP), know emergency procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other disasters, help with the development of the IPP/ISP goals

Maintain records of medical/dental visits, current weight, medication,, Personal and Incidental (P&I) funds and personal possession, make the meals are prepared in accordance with posted menus Purchase food and supplies using facility funds as needed

Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, help check in on a regular basis with Regional Center, day programs and other service providers and agencies as needed Report special incidents and suspected resident abuse according to applicable laws and regulations to include completing Special Incident Report (SIR) forms and report to the Administrator, make all staff meetings and participate in continuing education Maintain daily notes in accordance with Title 17 and Title 22, and any other daily data collection as outlined in the home’s Program Design and follow the BCBA, LMFT and others included in the ISP.

Child Development Specialist/RBT/Assessment Team- Stars Infant Program, Feb 1, 2022-October 2023

Provide behavioral services to children diagnosed with or in assessment for developmental delays, intensive early intervention services as well as speech, language, and occupational therapy for children within their first three years of life while also providing parent education and support also provide on one direct therapy in a natural environment, either in-home or out in the community, with children from birth to 3 years old, work closely with each Parent/Guardian and child to increase the acquisition of skills in the 5 main areas of childhood development using play therapy, also process referrals and educates families on the steps and procedures to access care, provides excellent customer service with exceptional phone etiquette and professionalism, researches and communicates staffing coverage needs per assigned region, and maximizes a family’s service hours based on their authorization and availability. Report writing and conducting assessments and reassessments

Instructional Assistant, SBCOE, Aug 1 2011-Oct 1 2021 Hollister, Ca

Provided assistive devices and supportive technology for students with special needs.

Prepared lesson outlines in assigned subject areas and submitted plans to teachers for review. Planned and prepared various teaching aids, including charts and graphs. Assisted in safe bus loading and unloading of students.

Taught students social skills through games, discussions, and behavior corrections.

Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.

Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work.

Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.

Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement. Followed established guidelines and procedures, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays. Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes, Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management. Participated in parent-teacher conferences regarding students' progress or behaviors and have worked with students that have many different disabilities from physical, mental, emotional or medical.

Instructional Assistant, SBHS, Aug 1, 2007-Aug 1, 2011 substituted on and off then hired full time

Skills and duties were basically the same as listed above, I also coached the Freshman girls Basketball team for 2 years 2010-2011, & 2011-2012, only lost 1 game in 2 years.

Surgical Technologist, Natividad hospital, Jan, 2009-June 2009, externship Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra- operatively with circulating nurse.

Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes. Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures. Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes. Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for [Type] surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards. Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments.

Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environments during procedures.Used disinfectants, detergents, and ultrasound cleaning to decontaminate medical instruments and supplies, sterilization room Maintained supply and instrument sterility during set up of surgical procedures.Assisted sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets for future procedures. Organized ORs for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card. Prepared, cared for and disposed of the patient tissue specimens take for laboratory analysis. Prepared dressings and bandages and helped apply them after surgeries. Helped the surgical team scrub in for procedures, assisting with gloving and clothing.Maintained proper sterile field before and during every procedure.Maintained vigilant eye over conditions in operating room, responding quickly to patient and surgical team needs.Cleaned and dressed patient incisions after surgical procedures.Cleaned and restocked the operating room between each procedure.Used germicides and sterilizing devices to clean and disinfect the instruments and equipment used during routine and complex procedures. Assisted physician during operation procedures in multiple ways with and without instruments, have worked in many cases from simple general surgeries to specialties

EDUCATION/Certifications

CPR/FIRST AID, BLS, Mandated Reporter

Completed 40 hr RBT training and supervisior course

Associate of Science, Surgical technology, Western Career College - San Jose, Ca

GPA 3.0. Graduated Jun, 2009

Gavilan College, prerequisites for AS degree 2008

Western Texas College, general ed- Snyder, TX

Aug, 1999-2000

San Benito High School - Hollister, Ca

Jun 1999 High School diploma

GPA 3.0

Awarded many scholarships in basketball and rodeo.

Student Scholar Athlete

1st team all league and mvp for all 4 years basketball, Rodeo- state champion, Challenge of Champions All around and top 5 in the nation, 2 years.

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