Experience

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  Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Hospital

  • Temple, TX

  • PRN Child Life Specialist

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • Temple, TX

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  Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Hospital

  • Temple, Texas

  • Emergency Department Child Life Specialist

    • Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
    • Temple, Texas

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  Primrose Schools

  • Katy, Texas

  • Operation Support Assistant

    • May 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Katy, Texas

    Provided operational support to 7 private preschools collectively serving 1000+ children Managed daily operations of safety and procedures, communication, and policy implementationEducated teachers and parents on developmentally appropriate expectations of childrenStrategized with teachers to determine effective teaching approaches and best practicesConducted formal observations of classroom management, organization, and environment Documented formal observations of children with suspected developmental or behavioral concernsInitiated and facilitated communication among parents and school management teams Assisted school owners in strategic planning of events and daily management of schools

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  Banner Health

  • Cardon Children's Medical Center Mesa, AZ

  • Child Life Intern

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Cardon Children's Medical Center Mesa, AZ

    Population: Cross coverage psychosocial careRotations:Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and General Pediatrics (4 weeks)Surgery (4 weeks)Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Outpatient Treatment Center (7 weeks)Pediatric Emergency Department and General Pediatrics (7 weeks, Saturdays only)Gained 525 hours of clinical experience Acquired 35 hours of observational experience visiting 4 Child Life Programs Applied clinical skills to written reflection, return demonstration, and weekly modulesPresented 2 presentations and 1 comprehensive project to the Child Life DepartmentAssisted with logistical planning of large group eventsProvided sibling hospital education and bereavement support Conducted informal and formal psychosocial assessments Promoted family-centered care Created and implemented 2 therapeutic activities weekly Introduced services and facilitated therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and distraction Efficiently built rapport with patients and familiesEstablished professional, therapeutic relationships with patients and families Normalized hospital environmentEducated patients and families utilizing developmentally appropriate languageIndependently prioritized daily tasks, and managed time and Child Life resourcesCompleted narrative and electronic documentation on provided Child Life interventions

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  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

  • Greater Memphis Area

  • Child Life Practicum Student

    • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Greater Memphis Area

    Population: Hematology/Oncology Rotations: Solid Tumor (4 weeks)Procedures and Medicine Room (4 weeks)Gained 100 hours of clinical experienceAcquired observational experience of inpatient and outpatient proceduresDeveloped proficiency in identification of development, coping, and communication styles Participated in psychosocial rounds, therapeutic play groups, and sibling support events Volunteered 67 additional hours assisting Child Life Administration and managing play areas

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  Baylor University

  • Assistant Camp Director

    • May 2012 - Aug 2012

    Served families in transition through the revision and distribution of curriculum for incoming freshman, communicated with higher education professionals to coordinate orientation and camp logistics, co-led a presentation on campus involvement to future college students, facilitated strategic planning for 6 Line Camp Sing sessions serving 200 students each, and promoted staff development and training for 18 selected student leaders over the course of 4 weeks.

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  Johnson County Community College

  • Summer Youth Enrichment Program Para Professional

    • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

    Assisted educators in a classroom setting with educational lessons and creative activities for secondary students ages 7th to 12th grade participating in a summer program up to 7 hours daily. Provided leadership and supervision in the form of one-on-one and small group interactions with elementary students ages 2nd to 5th grade participating in scientific and artistic summer classes through the Summer Youth Enrichment and Friday Discoveries programs.

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  Baylor University

  • Waco, Texas Area

  • Line Camp Leader

    • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Waco, Texas Area

    Facilitated small group discussions for adolescents ages 16 to 17 transitioning to the academic, social, and faith-based collegiate setting of Baylor University; served on a 15 member student leader team; assisted with facilitation of camp logistics and parent interactions.