Derek Ridgeway Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Fl, Us

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Gainesville, Florida Area

Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Type of setting: Private psychology office serving North Central Florida, specializing in neuropsychological, psychological, and forensic assessments.• Administered psychological and neuropsychological test batteries to patients exhibiting varying degrees of neurological impairment (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, other psychological disorders, motor impairments, and sensory impairments (i.e. visual… Show more • Type of setting: Private psychology office serving North Central Florida, specializing in neuropsychological, psychological, and forensic assessments.• Administered psychological and neuropsychological test batteries to patients exhibiting varying degrees of neurological impairment (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, other psychological disorders, motor impairments, and sensory impairments (i.e. visual, auditory, etc.)• Administered psychological and neuropsychological measures to individuals seeking to obtain employment through the utilization of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services and in the context of forensic evaluations (Worker’s Compensation, civil litigations, etc.)• Collaborated with psychologists in devising appropriate testing batteries and assessment plans• Documented noteworthy patient observations• Scored completed assessments through the utilization of computer and non-computer based scoring programs to provide psychologist with normative data• Assisted in training student-volunteer interns and newly hired neuropsychological technicians through proper instruction of administrative and assessment protocols• Ensured organization and sufficiency of assessment inventories• Reformatted and updated test record forms, patient-intake forms, and training guidelines andprocedures• Adhered strictly to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)• Supervisor: Ernest Bordini Ph.D., Executive Director of Clinical Psychology Associates of NorthCentral Florida Show less

Micanopy, Fl

•Type of setting: Outdoor recreational facility for University of Florida affiliates.•Supervised and ensured safety of aquatic activities (i.e. Waterfront rescues, providing medical attention, etc.). •Facilitated ropes courses in order to establish trust and communication among participants.•Responsible for overseeing training of new employees on policies and procedures.•Conducted Emergency Action Plan trainings through emergency scenarios.•Familiarized patrons with… Show more •Type of setting: Outdoor recreational facility for University of Florida affiliates.•Supervised and ensured safety of aquatic activities (i.e. Waterfront rescues, providing medical attention, etc.). •Facilitated ropes courses in order to establish trust and communication among participants.•Responsible for overseeing training of new employees on policies and procedures.•Conducted Emergency Action Plan trainings through emergency scenarios.•Familiarized patrons with recreational selections.•Oversaw proper opening and closing procedures (i.e. Employee Sign-in/out, Reservations, etc.).•Ensured quality of Facility operations (i.e. Customer service, Functionality of Equipment, etc.). Show less

University Of Florida Campus

•Provided information regarding upcoming RecSports involvement to UF student body.•Marketed upcoming RecSports opportunities through promotional activities.•Assisted in preparation and completion of promotional activities.•Demonstrated functionality of recreational activities.

Sidney Lanier Center

•Type of setting: Sidney Lanier School for students with intellectual disabilities.•Conducted reliability assessments through interobserver agreement.•Collected observational data using personal digital assistant (PDA) devices (i.e. Frequency of target behaviors, reinforcement, escape, etc.).•Prepared testing materials (i.e. equipment, reinforcers, etc.).•Coordinated student/session scheduling.•Transported student participants to and from lab setting. •Practiced sanitary… Show more •Type of setting: Sidney Lanier School for students with intellectual disabilities.•Conducted reliability assessments through interobserver agreement.•Collected observational data using personal digital assistant (PDA) devices (i.e. Frequency of target behaviors, reinforcement, escape, etc.).•Prepared testing materials (i.e. equipment, reinforcers, etc.).•Coordinated student/session scheduling.•Transported student participants to and from lab setting. •Practiced sanitary lab procedures.•Transcribed data from PDA to backup drive. •Organized lab documents into proper classifications. •Supervised by Dr. Brian Iwata and graduate student associates.•Data utilized in ongoing works of Dr. Iwata and associates. Show less