Hannah Suuberg
Summary
Compassionate Child Life Specialist highly productive in fast-paced environments, efficiently managing tasks with calm and focus. Possess specialized skills in developmental assessment, therapeutic play techniques, and family support strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring positive interactions and outcomes for children and families in medical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6069
6069
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Developmental Specialist
Criterion Child Enrichment
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with families to support children's growth and learning needs
- Educated parents on strategies for enhancing child development at home
- Advocated for resources and support services within the community for families
- Monitored progress and adjusted interventions based on ongoing evaluations
- Engaged families in goal setting process related to desired outcomes for the child's development
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, progress notes, treatment plans, and IFSPs according to agency policies and procedures
- Assessed the development of infants and toddlers using standardized assessments
- Developed individualized family service plans based on assessment results and family priorities
Child Life Specialist - Float
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed, planned, and provided appropriate child life interventions for various pediatric departments
- Provided developmentally appropriate teaching to patients for imaging, surgery, sutures, anesthesia induction, etc.
- Offered appropriate child life services to patients and families during bereavements and resuscitations
- Facilitated therapeutic play sessions to support emotional well-being of pediatric patients
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for children
- Educated families on coping strategies and hospital procedures to reduce anxiety
- Implemented creative expression activities to enhance children's emotional resilience
Child Life Research Intern
All Child Life
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Research, data collection, evaluation of data, report findings
Patient Experience Representative
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Register and discharge patients in emergency department
- Document consent for treatment, admission, or observation
- Provide answers to patient and family questions
Child Life Intern
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed, planned, and provided appropriate child life interventions for preoperative unit, post-anesthesia unit, inpatient unit, and emergency department
- Addressed concerns of patients and families, and placed necessary consults for social work, spiritual care, and pet therapy
- Provided developmentally appropriate teaching to patients for CT scan preparation, pill-swallowing, sutures, anesthesia induction, etc.
- Offered appropriate child life services to patients and families during bereavements
Child Life Intern
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted assessments to meet the developmental and psychosocial needs of patients and families in STAR clinic and pediatric ambulatory clinic
- Implemented developmentally appropriate teaching about vaccine preparation, IV preparation, blood transfusions, and diagnosis education
- Implemented various developmentally appropriate waiting room activities
- Trained and supervised volunteers
- Audited and restocked books for Reach Out and Read Program
Education
Certified Child Life Specialist -
Association of Child Life Professionals
Falls Church, VAM.S. - Child Life & Family-Centered Care
Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Boston, MAB.S. - Psychology & Human Development
Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Boston, MASkills
- Therapeutic play implementation
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Child development
- Therapeutic play facilitation
- Child life interventions
- Psychosocial assessment
- Medical terminology
- Family-centered care
- Documentation and record keeping
Timeline
Developmental Specialist
Criterion Child Enrichment
05.2025 - 03.2026
Child Life Specialist - Float
Baystate Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2025
Child Life Research Intern
All Child Life
11.2023 - 05.2024
Child Life Intern
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Child Life Intern
Boston Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Experience Representative
Boston Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Child Life Specialist -
Association of Child Life Professionals
M.S. - Child Life & Family-Centered Care
Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
B.S. - Psychology & Human Development
Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development