Rachel Hodges
Columbus
Summary
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RBT
Colorado Behavior Learning Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Provide direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Home Care Aide
Cornerstone
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Took place in private homes, retirement or rehab centers.
- Some clients need medication assistance.
- Provided companionship when nothing else needed to be done.
- On call for emergencies or no shows a few times a month.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
InBloom
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Take place in an ABA Center: I work with children ages 2-7 providing behavior therapy.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Used Catalyst to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Certified Home Care Aide
individual provider
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Certified Phlebotomist
Kindred Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Covered 2 hospital locations that had acute and sub-acute patients to include tracheostomy patients
- Filed results, and crossmatch paperwork, stocked supplies
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Certified Phlebotomist
American Health Associates
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Job duties included performing on-call services to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes to perform phlebotomy services;
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Lab Technician
Dr. Sun: Pain Management
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Temporary position.
- Responsible for administering urine drug screens.
- I verified patients' pill counts.
- Triaged patients: vital signs and health histories.
- I scanned patients’ medical documents and correspondences into a computer system.
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
Sentef Medical Center
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Responsible for DOD drug screens and orientation at off site contracted companies.
- I administered flu vaccines for outside companies.
- Clinical Side: triaged patients, administered injections and performed veni-punctures.
- I was responsible for requesting prior authorizations and referrals for specialists.
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist/Medical Records Clerk
Medical Solutions
10.2002 - 07.2004
- I filled in various physicians offices around the Chattanooga area.
- Clinical duties: triaged patients, made appointments, took phone messages, filed and pulled medical records.
- I performed injections and phlebotomy services.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Dr Joseph Bowers
07.2002 - 11.2002
- I was the only medical assistant/phlebotomist in a one physician private practice office.
- I assisted with referrals and authorizations, and called in prescriptions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Health Careers Training Center
Chattanooga, TN05.2002
Medical Billing and Coding Program - undefined
FTCC
Fayetteville, NC03.2023
Pharmacy Technician Program - undefined
Chattanooga College
East Brainerd, TN06.2007
Skills
- Error correction
- Peer interaction
- Group instruction
- Social skills development
Timeline
RBT
Colorado Behavior Learning Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
InBloom
05.2024 - 12.2024
Home Care Aide
Cornerstone
04.2021 - 12.2024
Certified Home Care Aide
individual provider
02.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Phlebotomist
Kindred Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Phlebotomist
American Health Associates
12.2013 - 11.2015
Lab Technician
Dr. Sun: Pain Management
05.2007 - 07.2007
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
Sentef Medical Center
07.2004 - 05.2005
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist/Medical Records Clerk
Medical Solutions
10.2002 - 07.2004
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Dr Joseph Bowers
07.2002 - 11.2002
Medical Billing and Coding Program - undefined
FTCC
Pharmacy Technician Program - undefined
Chattanooga College
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Health Careers Training Center
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