Nadia Martin
San Diego
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional and U.S. Navy veteran with 6 years of pediatric and mental health experience supporting neurodivergent children and families. Award-recognized for improving autism service outcomes by 90%. As both a clinician and parent of an autistic child, I bring deep empathy, patience, and advocacy to my work. Seeking an RBT role focused on behavior support, regulation, and skill-building in a safe, child-centered environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Professional Dermatology
US Navy
San Diego
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with cancer patient care, biopsies, and surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Managed the check-in and check-out process for a significant volume of patients (often 50-100+ per day).
- Coordinated and scheduled medical appointments using military health systems. This includes managing provider schedules, and resolving pending appointments by the end of the day.
- Operating multi-line phone systems to answer, route calls, and take detailed messages. This often includes relaying instructions to patients and referring them to appropriate specialty departments.
- Strictly following HIPAA guidelines and Department of the Navy (DON) records management schedules to maintain patient privacy and data integrity.
Healthcare Professional Pediatric Subspecialties
US Navy
San Diego
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted providers in specialized fields including pediatric developmental, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, gastroenterology, and oncology.
- Pioneered an autism screening protocol that increased clinical efficiency by 90% for a population of 500+ families.
- Mentored and trained junior sailors, as a subject matter expert, demonstrating leadership, patience, and structured teaching skills, to help them better serve autistic patients.
- Conducted thousands of patient encounters, including screening for vitals (height, weight, head circumference) and identifying acute conditions.
- Performed specialized tests such as 100+ bilirubin checks, throat cultures, nebulizer treatments, and pediatric electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Healthcare Professional Psych
United States Navy
San Diego
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported adults and dependents struggling with mental health conditions.
- Assisted with patient monitoring, crisis de-escalation, and care coordination and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (January 2026): Awarded for exceptional professional achievement while serving as the lead clinical coordinator. Recognized for maintaining 100% operational continuity of the Navy's largest Dermatology clinic.
- Regional Division 'Sailor of the Month' (Directorate Level) (Sept 2025): Ranked as the top healthcare professional out of 500+ staff across the directorate of medical services for naval medical center san diego. Recognized for solely managing front-end operations for the Navy's largest clinical department (Dermatology), ensuring seamless care coordination and administrative mastery for a high-volume patient population.
- Departmental 'Sailor of the Month' (Unit Level) (Sept 2025): Voted #1 clinical performer within the Dermatology department for technical mastery and patient safety during surgical procedures.
- Top 1% Performance Ranking (Navy 'Early Promote') (June 2025): Selected as the #1 candidate for accelerated promotion among a highly competitive peer earned for pioneering a new autism care protocol.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Public University
08.2022 - 10/2023
Skills
- Pediatric & Developmental Disabilities Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Care & Advocacy
- Data Collection & Trend Analysis
- MHS Genesis Proficiency
- Clinical Workflow Optimization
- Mental Health & Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Patient & Family Communication & Team Collaboration
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- HIPAA and Privacy Compliance
Additional Information
CPR/First Aid Certified, Family background in ABA (Mother: BCBA; Sister: RBT), Flexible scheduling availability, Strong interest in long-term growth in ABA and pediatric therapy
Accomplishments
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2026) — Recognized for maintaining 100% operational continuity while serving as lead clinical coordinator in the Navy’s largest dermatology clinic.
- Directorate Sailor of the Month (2025) — Selected as top healthcare professional among 500+ staff for independently managing high-volume front-end operations and care coordination.
- Department Sailor of the Month (2025) — Recognized as top clinical performer for technical proficiency and patient safety in surgical care.
- Early Promote (Top 1%), U.S. Navy (2025) — Ranked #1 among peers for pioneering an autism care protocol that significantly improved service outcomes.
Timeline
Healthcare Professional Dermatology
US Navy
09.2024 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Public University
08.2022 - 10/2023
Healthcare Professional Pediatric Subspecialties
US Navy
12.2021 - 09.2024
Healthcare Professional Psych
United States Navy
12.2020 - 12.2021