Sharon Gieseke

Experience with highly aggressive clients. Supporting children with autism and other developmental disorders. Collecting data about students’ behaviors through direct observation. Assisting BCBAs as directed with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans. Teaching students the specific behavior skills called for in treatment plans. Nurturing students’ social skills. Communicating behavioral intervention results in students’ parents and caregivers. Client support provided in home environment.

Supporting children with autism and other developmental disorders. Collecting data about students’ behaviors through direct observation. Assisting BCBAs as directed with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans. Teaching students the specific behavior skills called for in treatment plans. Nurturing students’ social skills. Communicating behavioral intervention results in students’ parents and caregivers. Client support provided in home environment.

A private school that serves the Autism community. Utilized the STAR program and IXL curriculum programs. Teaching children ages 5-8, with moderate to severe autism. Worked with both students face to face and online teaching. Data collection, educational testing, and crisis training support for children.

Supported children with autism and related disorders in a clinic setting. Prepared materials and taught lessons that supported each child's growth towards their individual goals. Collected data, charted findings, and provided reports to behavior analysts. Utilized crisis training, when necessary, to maintain the safety of students and coworkers. Student support provided in clinic, home, and school environments.

Flexible problem-solving in expediting orders and correcting post-sales problems. Communication with customers primarily through mail, chat and phone and utilized a variety of software tools to navigate customer accounts, research and review policies and communicate effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Implemented behavior analytic interventions as directed by BCBA. Effectively manages difficult behaviors such as aggression and self-injury. Introduced goals in an engaging way and creates motivation to learn. Accurately documented session activities, skill acquisition, and behavior of clients. Communication effectively and professionally with lead BCBAs, parents, and other care providers.

Under close supervision, performs a variety of activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical documentation and evaluation processes for Veterans compensation examinations. Reviews and develops information for processes and diagnosis based on training and knowledge of medical processes and procedures performed. Tracks and controls non-conformance documents, reviews anomalies and contacts medical professionals for clarification with Quality Specialist. Reviews final documentation for accuracy and obtains finalization from medical professionals.

Worked with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients at high risk in accordance with corporation disease management program. Supported longitudinal care of the patient with chronic care conditions by performing the following: assessment of health conditions, medication reconciliation, motivational interviewing, self-management goal setting, and patient education. Made referrals to appropriate agencies and provided resources. Coordinated with providers to establish and update plan of care of patients. Accurate and timely documentation in electronic and written medical records.

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.