Amelia Ryan
Turning Point KU Medical
Overland Park,KS
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Certification
22
years of professional experience
Certified Child Life Specialist with extensive background in various settings including pediatric hospital and multiple community organizations. Proven ability to promote emotional well-being and social skills in children, support families and foster strong team communication. Trauma-informed and resilience-focused care for youth and families.
Work History
12-1900
6 Years 1 Month12-1900
Certified Child Life Specialist
10 Years 1 Month- Facilitated individual and group sessions for children and families navigating chronic illness or cancer diagnosis.
- Organized therapeutic day camp for children experiencing chronic illness focusing on resilience building and emotional expression.
Certified Child Life Specialist
11 Years 10 Months- Provided psychosocial support to patients and families in the emergency department setting.
- Collaborated with medical team to provide care to most effectively meet individualized needs of patients and families.
- Facilitated group sessions utilizing play and art to enhance social skills, emotional expression and develop positive coping strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Received academic and athletic scholarship for women’s basketball program
Skills
BLS certified
Co-author “The Role of Child Life in Community Settings”
Volunteer youth basketball coach 2015-2025
Author of blog www.somethingsburning.net
Contributor "Kansas City Mom Collective" 2015-2017
Certification
- Certified Child Life Specialist-2004-current-member of Association of Child Life Professionals
Timeline
12-1900
12-1900
06.2020 - CurrentRead More
Certified Child Life Specialist
Turning Point KU Medical
06.2016 - CurrentRead More
Certified Child Life Specialist
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
08.2004 - 06.2016Read More
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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