Resume
I am currently working as a certified child life specialist at
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
in the inpatient hematology/oncology unit.
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Child Life Experience
May-August 2016
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ~ Cincinnati, OH
As a child life intern, I worked with certified child life specialists to continue developing the child life core competencies. My time was primarily split between the cardiology clinic, radiology clinic, and emergency department. I also gained experiences with the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, PICU, NICU, Psychiatric hospital, PICC placements, and transgender clinic. I completed various assignments such as a case study, a final project, a best evidence statement, and activity center planning.
July 2016
Camp Flying Horse Farms ~ Mt. Gilead, OH
Through my child life internship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, I had the opportunity to be a cabin counselor for teenaged girls with rheumatology and gastrointestinal diagnoses. My primary role during camp involved collaborating with interdisciplinnary staff to help provide normal and developmentally appropriate experiences for campers with special medical needs. I closely observed the function of child life specialists in the medical camp setting and learned the value of child life in alternative settings.
February 2015-May 2016
Mt. Washington Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital ~ Baltimore, MD
Shortly after my practicum student to volunteer transition, a per diem Child Life Assistant position opened and I was offered the position. In my ongoing experience with this position, I independently facilitated therapeutic play among school aged and adolescent patients in order to foster normative psychosocial development and actively advocated for the mission of child life to interdisciplinary staff members and patients’ families. In addition to working directly with patients and families in the facility, I also worked off site with siblings of children with disabilities as a Sibshop facilitator.
December 2014-
February 2015
Mt. Washington Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital ~ Baltimore, MD
Once I completed my practicum, I sought to continue my involvement with Mt. Washington's facility by transitioning to a volunteer. During my experience as a volunteer, I practiced professionalism in communicating with staff, patients, and families, collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement family-centered care, and maintained flexibility in supporting the various practices of CCLS’s.
August 2014-
December 2014
Mt. Washington Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital ~ Baltimore, MD
As a University Affiliated Practicum Student, I spent over the 120 hour minimum requirement collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement group therapy, conducting and recording developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate play to promote developmental goals. Learn more about my practicum experience here.
January 2013-
May 2014
Children's Hospital at Sinai ~ Baltimore, MD
As a dedicated volunteer, I helped to normalize the hospital environment for youth and their families, observed Certified Child Life Specialists provide medical play, and engaged in developmentally appropriate play with hospitalized children.
WEll Child Experience
LA Fitness, Inc. ~ Towson, MD
May 2015- May 2016
As a "Kids Klub" attendant, I provided care for children aged 3 months to 12 years old by engaging them in developmentally appropriate play. I also practiced communicating openly and effectively with parents regarding specific wants/needs of their children.
May 2014-
September 2014
Celebree Learning Centers ~ Cockeysville, MD
As an assistant teacher, I provided daily and consistent structure for typically developing infants through school-aged children, lead stimulating group and one-on-one activities, and worked cohesively with co-teachers to plan and implement lessons.
February 2014-
May 2014
Port Discovery Children's Museum ~ Baltimore, MD
As a Univserity Affiliated Student Service Learner, I worked with my peers to plan a developmentally appropriate activity that promoted school readiness among low income school-aged children. In doing so, I had to creatively utilize available materials and assumer a leadership role.
Transferrable Experiences
Towson University ~ Towson, MD
August 2015- May 2016
As a graduate assistant for the director of the Child Life, Administration, and Family Collaboration graduate program, I supported my faculty supervisor in organizing and executing her undergraduate courses, reviewed child life related empirical literature for course development, and offered administrative assistance using my proficiency with Microsoft Software such as Excel.
LA Fitness, Inc. ~ Towson, MD
May 2015- May 2016
As a member of the front desk staff, I navigated unique computer software and facilitated member satisfaction by actively listening and addressing complaints.
May 2013-
August 2013
The Arc of Frederick County ~ Frederick, MD
As a Skills Educator and Job Coach, I supported adults with developmental disabilities in achieving independent living skills related to their occupational and personal goals.