Makynzee Sandefur
Corydon
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at TheraTree Pediatrics, excelling in behavioral intervention plans and fostering community integration support. Demonstrated ability to enhance client engagement through innovative therapeutic methods, achieving significant improvements in client quality of life. Skilled in data collection and analysis, coupled with exceptional relationship-building capabilities, ensuring effective treatment implementation and client progress documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
TheraTree Pediatrics
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Used Fusion to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Instructional Assistant
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Carhop Server
Sonic
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Verified consistency in food presentation and quality by inspecting orders prior to delivery.
- Enhanced guest entertainment by balancing and delivering food and beverage orders while roller skating.
- Communicated with management and associates to set and exceed sales and customer satisfaction goals.
- Provided accurate change and order receipts promptly when processing and completing customers' cash transactions.
- Performed activities visible by customers while roller-skating, comprising serving, food preparation, tray removal and assembly of beverage orders.
- Welcomed and greeted guests and delivered outstanding customer service.
- Completed company training program in record time.
- Answered guest questions and promoted special products.
- Took orders and delivered food and beverages to customers in cars to provide quick and convenient customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henderson County High School
Henderson, KY05-2021
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Community integration support
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Relationship building
- Client engagement
- Group instruction
- Treatment implementation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- First Aid/CPR
- Encouragement and motivation
- Clinical documentation
- Self motivation
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
TheraTree Pediatrics
09.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023
Carhop Server
Sonic
05.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Henderson County High School
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