- Developed advanced child life specialist competencies in both inpatient and outpatient settings including HEM/ONC, rehab, general pediatrics, and a level-III pediatric trauma center emergency department. - Conducted therapeutic interventions, developmentally appropriate procedural support/education, assessments, family support, medical play, and psychosocial care for children of all ages and developmental stages. - Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams regarding consults, rounding, and formulating plans of care for patients and families. - Achieved proficiency in charting practices, collaborating with staff, assessing patient and family needs, and bereavement support.

- Created and implemented weekly therapeutic play interventions at bedside as well as in the playroom.- Facilitated normalization play and introduction of services to patients and families.- Increased knowledge and understanding of child life services advocacy to the healthcare team, patient, and family.- Assisted in coordinating and implementing a coping station for a hospital-wide Teddy Bear Clinic.

- Helped facilitate community through engaging conversations and interactive activities- Created events that directly correlate with the learning targets for the semester

- Created curriculum for the children’s ministry - Helped in creating interactive activities to engage the children in the message- Led children in their understanding of Christ