Stephanie Dane Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

- Actively develops and cultivates a strong culture of patient and family-centered care - Celebrates patient milestones and important moments, along with family members and staff across disciplines to foster collaboration and bonding- Engages with staff following traumatic incidents to promote reflective practice and wellness- Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and advocating for their needs- Takes professional development opportunities to improve the ability to have crucial conversations and use conflict resolution strategies using respect and empathy- Creates grief and bereavement resources to increase the ability to provide memory making for families to have the best possible experience through their toughest moments

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- Performed assessment and prioritization of patient needs to ensure appropriate utilization of staff and maintain adequate coverage- Coordinated care for children with behavioral challenges or unique coping plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading meetings and feedback sessions to improve this process- Demonstrated strong leadership skills through accessibility and visibility in daily work with the Surgery Center team by advocating and resolving conflicts amongst staff to ensure a strong, collaborative approach between child life and the interdisciplinary team- Piloted education program, developed presentation and handouts, and facilitated in-services for new staff and existing staff members- Served on hospital committees to provide input from the patient and family perspective using courage to propose new ideas without fear of criticism or judgment- Mentored and coached team members, promoting professional growth and development prioritizing the needs of team members

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PRN - Standby- Provides hospital wide coverage between Base and Liberty campus- Uses quick rapport building skills to meet the needs of each unit- Prioritizes and responds to psychosocial needs throughout the department

- Owned County training program, County exercise program, and Agency internship program- Successfully led cross-functional teams in executing complex preparedness programs, monitoring the progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies- Supervised interns throughout the recruitment, application review, interviews, candidate selection, supervision, progress reviews, and performance evaluations- Led teams with various disciplines to create and facilitate effective emergency management exercises with intent to learn, highlight strengths, promote idea sharing, and identify gaps- Tracked Agency projects, rewarding staff for completion and successes to boost morale

Washington, Dc, Us

- Trained in diversity, leadership, shelter surveying, and mass incidents- Acts as liaison with Fulton County stakeholders to increase collaboration and communication with the American Red Cross- Connects with shelter and mass care personnel to update shelter information to ensure business continuity in times of disaster- Participates in activations of county, state, and national Emergency Operations Centers, serving in a variety of capacities in collaboration with emergency management agencies- Collaborates with Supervisors and Senior Leadership to invest in the community and focus on improving quality and access to disaster cycle services- Works alongside Emergency Managers and leaders within the community to create a harmonious relationship between Emergency Management professionals and the American Red CrossTrainings:- Disaster Action Team- Government Operations- Mass Care Sheltering- Deployment Fundamentals

Upon completion of my Master's degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security I chose to shift my career path and struggled to find entry level work without 3 years of experience, in the height of the pandemic. I was fortunate to gain volunteer experience and explore professional development opportunities during this transition.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Managed the new hire onboarding for the child life department, ensuring each employee was given the tools and support to be set up for success to meet everyone’s unique needs- Supervised volunteers and students through the interview process, orientation, in-service trainings, performance reviews, and final evaluations- Advocated for patient and family needs, resulting in a noticeable culture change and progression towards a family-centered environment- Participated on department committees, including Shared Leadership, Internship, Child Life Day, and Behavioral Healthcare Team, and engaged in reflective practice- Initiated in-service training to Grady Memorial Hospital and CHOA residents when they transitioned into new monthly rotations- Provided strong leadership and guidance to program teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment- Piloted educational marketing reflective of the community to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

Huntsville, Al, Us

- Navigated new position for the hospital through changes and fluctuations in responsibilities using flexibility and constant understanding to best meet the needs of the company- Conduct comprehensive training programs for staff and volunteers on patient advocacy, including effective communication, compassionate care, and privacy protection- Assisted medical professionals to convey complex information in a patient-friendly manner, improving patient understanding of the plan of care and potential outcomes- Collaborated with healthcare providers, administrators, and community organizations to establish patient advocacy policies and standards

Roanoke, Virginia, Us

Surgery- Provided monthly training seminars to new hires within the surgery department- Served as a member of the Family Presence Committee and Family Advisory Council- Received training in incident command system and decontamination

Roanoke, Virginia, Us

Emergency Department- Facilitated unit specific training to interdisciplinary team members- Advocated for and achieved full child life presence in trauma bay for all pediatric traumas

Master Of Arts - M.A., Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, General