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Doreen Fredrickson

Shelley,ID

Summary

I am a compassionate and caring person with a wealth of experience. My background provides a solid foundation to be an exceptional Child Life Specialist. I have a strong work ethic, am reliable, and strive to make a difference in the lives of each patient I have the privilege of working with. I am organized and detail-oriented. I seek opportunities to show kindness with both patients and coworkers.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

EIRMC - BHC
Idaho Falls, ID
09.2005 - Current
  • Conduct assessments to determine interventions based on individual needs of patients
  • Use play, art, and music therapeutically to promote healing, coping, self-expression, emotion regulation, and learning
  • Advocate for patients as a member of the treatment team
  • Document patient involvement and progress as related to their treatment goals
  • Provide support and encouragement focusing on patient strengths
  • Facilitate social interaction by creating a safe environment
  • Provided Cultural Humility training to BHC employees

Adjunct Faculty

BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
08.2019 - present
  • Academic Advisor to Therapeutic Recreation student interns
  • Support students technically and professionally prior to and throughout their internships
  • Interact with internship site supervisors
  • Grade all university assignments, including papers, projects, and evaluations
  • Give presentations on campus and at professional conferences

Executive Assistant to the General Manager

KIFI Local News 8 TV
Idaho Falls, ID
07.1991 - 08.2005
  • Clerical and project support, including confidential and legal matters
  • Coordinator of annual "8 Who Make a Difference" community program: advertised, organized nominations, planned event attended by 700+ people, sent large mailings; secured location, entertainment, refreshments, programs, and wrote scripts.
  • Director of Gallery 8: scheduled and coordinated exhibits and openings
  • Organized all management team-building activities and workshops

Executive Assistant to Superintendent of Schools

Shelley Joint School District
Shelley, ID
03.1988 - 01.1991
  • Clerical support to superintendent, administrators, and Board of Trustees
  • Monthly district newsletter
  • Postings of school board meetings, elections, and job openings according to legal requirements
  • Maintenance of certification data on all certified employees
  • Annual personnel reports to the State Department of Education
  • Annual PL-874 district-wide survey conducted and reported to federal government according to legal requirements

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

BYU Marriott School of Management
Provo, UT
07.1985 - 08.1987
  • Office support for: all business scholarships, proposal writing for fund-raising purposes, publicity, and correspondence for the Dean
  • Personally responsible for: monthly report of all donations (approximately 1200 donors), organization of scholarship applications, participation on scholarship committees, organization of semi-annual National Advisory Council meetings (approximately 300 attendees)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Art

BYU-Idaho
Rexburg
04-2015

Skills

  • Compassionate, caring
  • Organized, efficient
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Project management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Information confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented
  • Professional and mature
  • Resourceful and creative
  • Excellent writing and grammar

Accomplishments

  • BEE-HC award, August 2022. A written shout out from an adolescent patient: "Doreen is the kindest person I've ever met. Every interaction I have with her I feel like she takes the time to listen and really hear me. Thank you!"
  • Peer to Peer recognition from Jamie Murdock: "Doreen is such a pleasure to work with! She always has great input on how to best serve the patients and is always willing to talk and laugh. She's considerate of others and willing to teach or help anyone at any time. I'm grateful to work with you!"
  • Peer to Peer recognition from Hailey Goodrich: "I love coming to work when Doreen works. She is kind and gives constructive positive feedback. She radiates light wherever she goes. I often hear pts say they lover her and how kind and nice she is. She is a joy to be around and work with."

Certification

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty

BYU-Idaho
08.2019 - present

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

EIRMC - BHC
09.2005 - Current

Executive Assistant to the General Manager

KIFI Local News 8 TV
07.1991 - 08.2005

Executive Assistant to Superintendent of Schools

Shelley Joint School District
03.1988 - 01.1991

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

BYU Marriott School of Management
07.1985 - 08.1987

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Art

BYU-Idaho
Doreen Fredrickson