Program Coordinator, CTRS

• Apr 2018 - Present

The Retreat CTRS is responsible for planning and executing therapeutic programming at Project Sanctuary’s retreats for Military Veterans and their families. Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Create 1-2 therapeutic art activities per retreat. • Plan/program and execute the children’s/youth therapeutic program daily. • Assess participant’s needs through observations, adjusting therapeutic activities accordingly. • Create therapeutic programs that meet participants’ needs and interests. • Plan and implement activities to meet therapeutic goals set by Director of Programs. • Engage participants in therapeutic activities. • Help participants learn social skills needed to thrive. • Teach participants ways to cope with anxiety or depression. • Manage retreat volunteers throughout daily responsibilities. • Handle all things associated with recreational activities during retreats. • Record observations and feedback about and from participants and/or programming as needed to report to Director of Programs at the conclusion of each retreat. Show less

Y-Coach Coordinator

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

Recreation Therapist, BS, CTRS, MSED

• 2015 - Feb 2018

•Float coverage throughout Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital for both inpatient and outpatient programs servicing individuals with diagnoses ranging from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and a variety of medical complex diagnosis; •Assess, develop, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic recreation services to enhance patients therapy goals through leisure based activities; •Collaborate and co-treat with an interdisciplinary team including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychology services; •Plan and lead both 1:1 and small groups while incorporating horticulture therapy, aquatics therapy, assisting with pet therapy, art group and cooking groups; • Plan 1:1 and small group community integration outings as well as educate patients on re-entry back into the community; •Assist other therapist with Spinal Cord Injury Support Group. Show less

Super Trainer- In-service

• Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

• Responsible for assisting team leads with the coordination of Point of Care glucometer training for hospital accounts that spans over six states;• Help accounts stay on track and meet their timeline by organizing account logistics to meter set-up and in-services;• Develop staff scheduling as well as schedule classes for facilities;• Offer support and guidance to contracted trainers;• Develop and update outlines on material used in glucometer training;• Work closely with my team of 7 hospital account managers, 2 project coordinators, 3 team leads, 25 contracted trainers, and marketing team;• Arrange travel; •Conduct/ lead conference calls with Point of Care, Laboratory staff, Nursing Education, Account Managers and hospital administration. Show less

In-servicing Trainer

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

• Responsible for training medical staff on the proper usage of new or existing blood glucose meter and lancets devices;• Meter set up- Un-boxing and assembling meters, administering meter configuration and linearity;• Participates in re-deployment of next generation meter system connective verification

Manager of Inpatient Therapeutic Recreation, PDHC, and Healing Arts Programs,

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2011

• Provided supervision and mentoring to social work, administrative assistant,nursing, therapeutic activity staff, volunteers, and community groups; • Maintained an effective and efficient daily staff pattern by scheduling and supervising two different departments and contracted employees i.e. music therapist, art therapist, yoga instructors, pet therapy; • Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of staff; • Coordinated and lead monthly staff meetings; •Developed and ensured adherence to policies and procedures for all inpatient, PDHC, volunteers, and healing art programs; • Assisted in the development and maintained department budget; • Represented the program in various interdepartmental committees and clinical meetings. Active member of the Palliative Care, Family Centered Care, Go Green, Fire Safety, and Leadership Teams; • Acted as a driver for trips and outings; • Met responsibilities related to marketing, community relations, and events; • Developed and maintained programming for young adult program, PDHC, and inpatient. Plans and organizes off-site trips, events, and monthly activity calendars for all units and outpatient; • Responsible for providing monthly in-services to nursing orientation candidates on the roles of the recreational therapy department at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children; • Provided infant massage and technique training to families; • Completed department quality management and board reports. Show less