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Daniela Oropeza

Plant City,FL

Summary

Compassionate Child Life Intern experienced in providing emotional support and therapeutic play for children and families in healthcare settings. Strengths include effective communication, patience, creativity in designing age-appropriate activities, and adaptability to diverse situations. Previous work has positively impacted children's coping mechanisms during hospitalization by reducing anxiety and enhancing understanding of medical procedures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Life Intern

Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted assessments of patients' coping abilities and needs.
  • Created individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients based on assessment results.
  • Participated in weekly rounds with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to discuss patient progress.
  • Encouraged positive coping strategies through play therapy techniques such as art and music

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club f Tampa Bay
Plant City, FL
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Planned and led a variety of activities that encouraged healthy habits, and self-love in exciting and appropriate ways.
  • Fostered a safe environment for underprivileged children that was inclusive and supportive.
  • Established expectations, and addressed and managed behavioral issues through fair and consistent discipline.
  • Cultivated a trusting rapport with students through engaging in conversation, actively listening to their concerns, appropriately supporting their needs, and showing them empathy.

Child Life Practicum Student

Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Completed a 100-hour practicum under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Pediatric In-Patient Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Utilized child development and theory to assess and meet the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients 0 – 18 years old and their families.
  • Built trusting relationships with pediatric patients and families by using active listening skills and family- centered care practices.
  • Provided the opportunity for developmentally appropriate play through normalization, therapeutic activities, and medical play interventions.
  • Consistently collaborate with the child life specialist to ensure positive coping and appropriate interventions among pediatric patients.

Patient Companion

Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Provide pediatric patients 0 – 18 years old with developmentally appropriate activities in the Pediatric Oncology and Seizure Monitoring Unit
  • Engage in bedside play and group activities to normalize the hospital environment and promote positive coping for pediatric patients.
  • Work closely with the child life team to facilitate special event programming, such as weekly bingo.
  • Effectively communicate with the nurses and child life specialists about the patient’s behaviors and coping.

Assistant Teacher

Kids Club Early Learning Center
Plant City, FL
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Used a variety of approaches to encourage and engage in developmentally appropriate play activities with infants and toddlers.
  • Established a secure and trusting relationship with infants and toddlers by meeting their nurturing and developmental needs.
  • Observed and evaluated children’s performance to ensure they were developmentally on target.
  • Effectively communicated with caregivers to inform them of their child’s achievement toward their developmental milestones

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development and Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Early intervention services
  • Skill-building exercises
  • Developmentally-appropriate plans
  • Child assessment
  • Adaptability

Certification

BLS Certified

Timeline

Child Life Intern

Nemours Children's Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Child Life Practicum Student

Lakeland Regional Health
01.2024 - 05.2024

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club f Tampa Bay
09.2023 - 12.2024

Patient Companion

Advent Health Orlando
04.2021 - 05.2024

Assistant Teacher

Kids Club Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development and Education

University of Central Florida

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