Carly Cryar
Nashville
Summary
Professional with experience and knowledge in maternal support and childbirth assistance. Adept at creating calm, supportive environments for expecting parents while maintaining high standards. Strong focus on collaboration with medical teams and flexibility to adapt to evolving needs. Skilled in providing emotional support, educating families, and ensuring positive birth experiences. Cares deeply about making clients feel comfortable, safe, and confident.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated progress throughout labor stages to provide appropriate hands-on support and guidance.
- Promoted a calm environment during labor through relaxation techniques such as guided visualization, breathing exercises, and massage.
- Strengthened communication between clients and medical professionals, advocating for the wishes of birthing families.
- Reduced stress for expecting parents by offering comprehensive prenatal consultations and education on childbirth options.
- Improved client confidence in their birthing abilities through ongoing emotional support and reassurance.
- Developed customized birth plans to address individual needs and preferences of expectant mothers.
- Encouraged informed decision-making by providing evidence-based information on various childbirth interventions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth.
Registered Behavior Technician
Acorn Health ABA Therapy
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-2018
Skills
- Labor support
- Birth plan development
- Prenatal education
- Client advocacy
- Crisis management
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Stress reduction
- Childbirth education
- Special needs support
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Websites
Timeline
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Acorn Health ABA Therapy
08.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
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