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United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Prepared, educated, and provided support to patients and families for procedures in the pediatric inpatient, pediatric intensivecare, sedation, emergency department, and outpatient burn clinic units.• Assessed patients and families and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to appropriately meet individualized needs• Promoted normalization of hospital through developmentally appropriate activities• Documented patient interactions and child life services that were implemented

Towson, Maryland, United States

• Assisted teachers with activities in different classrooms to promote academic and social growth• Engaged with children, of different ages, in a developmentally appropriate way• Cleaned and sanitized classrooms

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Completed 12-week split rotations in hematology/oncology unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit• Observed Certified Child Life Specialists provide normalization, preparation, and procedural support to patients in thepediatric intensive care, hematology/oncology, pediatric inpatient, and radiology units• Applied developmental theories and concepts of play, through discussions and assignments, when engaging with patients

Towson, Maryland, United States

• Engaged with patients in the emergency department, pediatric inpatient, and behavioral health unit• Provided activities to patients and families at bedside• Cleaned, sanitized, and organized toys

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

• Supported students to grow academically and socially through individual goals and tasks• Broadened knowledge and gained new experiences in the field of special education

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

• Worked collaboratively with other counselors to provide a safe environment for 6-7 year olds• Initiated arts and crafts and sports activities

North Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Enhanced academic and social skills and reduced negative behaviors with first-grade students with behavioral andemotional conditions• Researched and compiled school-wide social emotional learning curriculum ideas

Kapi’Olani Medical Center For Women And Children

• Promote normalization of hospital through by providing activities in the playroom• Observed Certified Child Life Specialists provide education and procedural support to patients

- Conducted literature review, designed and fielded pre- and post-experience surveys for pilot study, - Redesigned survey utilizing published behavioral and attitude scales in collaboration with national researcher; - Fielded revised survey, conducted best practice studies and analyzing data- Joined AECMN (Association for the Education of Children with Medical Needs) and presented findings to CEO of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Childre

- Enhanced reading and social skills - Encouraged safety on playground

- Nurse shadow, NICU- Child Life Services Volunteer - Surgery Center Volunteer

- Worked at a UVA aligned camp for children with medical needs and challenges- Meal prepped and cleaned up- Ran inclusive, safe activities for campers- Supervised campers overnight

Master Of Science - Ms, Child Life, Administration, And Family Collaboration

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology (Clinical Concentration)

- Sociology minor - Dean’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

Education record

- Capstone Achievement Award 2017 - National Honor Society - Photography (six times photos on Hawaii News Now)