Tim Kotnik

Experience

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  University Medical Centre Ljubljana

  Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Psychology Student Intern

  Under the mentorship of a clinical psychologist, I provided psychophysiological treatment to patients recovering from a myocardial infarction, which included: - carrying out and writing anamneses,- applying and valuing questionnaires,- performing relaxation techniques,- administrative work,- collaborating with organizational departments, doctors, and clinical psychologists,- communicating with patients, who were at the COVID-19 ward and oncological patients.

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  OŠ bratov Polančičev Maribor

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Psychology Student Intern

  The professional practice consisted of:- working with professional colleagues (psychologist, educator),- offering psychological help and learning assistance to the pupils,- helping pupils with special needs,- accompanying and observing pupils,- participation in workshops for gifted students,- keeping records.

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  Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Audio Tehnician for the Digitalisation of Slovene (Student Work)

  In collaboration with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Maribor, I recorded 40 individuals with professional audio equipment (ca. 45 minutes per person). These recordings were edited and served as preparation of the digital voice database for Slovene:- search for candidates,- presentation of the purpose and goal of the project,- organization of meetings,- establishment of a positive and calm environment,- recording and editing of audio recordings,- use of audio editing software. Show less

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  University Medical Centre Ljubljana

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Office Associate at Compliments and Protection of Patients' Rights Office (Student Work)

  I was an office associate and regularly tackled a diverse range of work, which included dealing with breaches of patients’ rights, complaints, praise, and medical documentation:- writing records at oral hearings,- resolving conflicts over the phone or in person,- written correspondence (letters, invitations, organizing timetables),- organization of meetings and oral hearings with other organizational units and patients,- receiving telephone calls and accepting patients.

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  University Medical Centre Ljubljana

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Psychology Intern

  During my internship I acquired knowledge and experience in numerous fields, including: -The Division of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, -University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia – Soča (Outpatient service for chronic pain; Department for rehabilitation of patients after amputation; Department for rehabilitation of patients after traumatic brain injury, with multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases; Centre for Vocational Rehabilitation),-Division of Paediatrics, Univeresity Medical Centre Maribor,-Adult Mental Health Centres, Zdravstveni dom dr. Adolfa Drolca Maribor.The work consisted of:-carrying out and writing anamneses,-helping patients with support counselling,-applying and valuing psychological assessment (WAIS, WISC, RBANS, CVLT, TOL, CTMT, RCFT, CAD, PAI, TAP,…),-performing relaxation techniques (a breathing technique, a progressive mental relaxation technique, and a visualization technique),-administrative work (booking patients, preparing timetables, and organizing patient files),-collaborating with organizational departments, doctors, and clinical psychologists,-studying material (clinical and psychological evaluation/diagnosis, behavioural and cognitive techniques, learning how to recognize mental disorders)I passed the professional medical exam on the 27th of September 2023. Show less

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  Zdravstveni dom Ljubljana

  Nov 2023 - now

  Psychologist

  At the Community Health Centre Ljubljana, Unit Moste-Polje, I work as a psychologist at the Occupational, traffic and sports medicine centre. My work consists of assessing the work capability of different occupational groups and assessing individuals' capabilities in terms of performing jobs at great heights, driving vehicles of different categories, using weapons, working night snifts, etc.Work tasks consist of:-applying and valuing psychological assessment (personality tests, cognitive tests, senso-motor tests),-conducting focused interviews,-writing medical reports,-collaborating with medical staff (doctors, nurses, psychologists),-managament of documentation,... Show less