Morgan Marcinko Shelton Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Responsible for developing and delivering Camp Sunshine activities in the community – regionally and in the hospital and outpatient/inpatient setting, including Sunshine 2U, our hospital based camp program. Works with community groups organizing special events for Camp Sunshine.

Assist with Program Staff in planning and executing program for children with cancer and their families Plan, execute and evaluate regional and local programs for children and familiesCoordinate and execute activities with enthusiasm, leadership and creativity. Assist community organization and groups conducting fundraising events to benefit Camp Sunshine

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Implemented child life services to pediatric patients and families in the Emergency Department to minimize anxiety and enhance coping by preparing patients for procedure through increasing knowledge and education. Promoted adaptive coping by providing relaxation and coping technique educationImparted diagnosis education and assisted patients in building diagnosis-related competence through medical playEngaged patients in developmental and therapeutic play opportunities to enhance positive copingAssessed and prioritized patient needs in order to create and implement individualized care plansCollaborated with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide culturally appropriate, family-centered care and addressed patient and families psychosocial needs

Provided Child Life services on the Day Surgery Unit, Special Procedures, Observation, Pre-Anesthesia Clinic and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Facilitated Child Life services independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary team to patients of all developmental stagesDelivered procedural preparation and stress point coping for hospital experiences including, but not limited to: IV starts, anesthesia inductions, EGDs, O.R. preparations, casting, tonsillectomy’s and adenoidectomy’s, CT scans, bone marrow transplants, dressing changes, and hernia repairs Provided relaxation technique education, therapeutic activities, and coping strategies to children Worked closely with the spinal fusion and bone marrow transplant population to foster diagnosis understanding and assist in developing coping skills related to procedures and hospitalization. Created and presented a diagnosis teaching tool to help promote understanding of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Assisted with the supervision of student employees and facilitated weekly executive board meetings of undergraduate students in planning and organizing events for 100+ peopleCommunicated with vendors, individuals and parents about details and pertinent information concerning upcoming events Assisted with the creation, coordination, and dissemination of office outreach and communication efforts including, but not limited to: social media outreach and on-campus events, seminars and orientations

Winder, Ga

Organized and facilitated various adaptive activities including daily dances, games and life skills for children with disabilities and life challenges Collaborated with other program staff to develop age appropriate activities for children throughout the summer. Facilitated group activities, games and expressive activities to help promote self-esteem and independence among campers ages 7 to 17

Master'S Degree, Child Life

Bachelor Of Family And Consumer Sciences, Human Development And Family Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority (Assistant Philanthropy Chair, Assistant Education Vice President, Recruitment Executive.

High School Diploma