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Katherine Gascoigne

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic Recreational Therapist with extensive experience at Wilson Medical Center, adept at developing individualized treatment plans and enhancing social skills through engaging recreational activities. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and document patient progress effectively. Skilled in mindfulness techniques and dedicated to fostering mental health support for diverse populations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreational Therapist

Wilson Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintain up to 19 adult patients on the Behavioral Health unit and children/adolescents in the ED
  • Complete initial assessments on all patients and develop an individualized and appropriate treatment plan
  • Report in multidisciplinary treatment team daily
  • Plan and lead three recreational therapy groups daily on the Behavioral Health unit.
  • Provide 1:1 recreational therapy time daily with children/adolescents in ED
  • Document on all patient interaction/participation and goal progress using MediTech

Recreational Therapist

UNC Health Johnston
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintain up to 26 adult patients on the Behavioral Health unit
  • Complete initial assessments on all patients and develop an individualized and appropriate treatment plan
  • Report in the multidisciplinary treatment team daily
  • Plan and lead three recreational therapy groups daily on the Behavioral Health unit
  • Provide 1:1 recreational therapy for patients as needed
  • Document on all patient interaction/participation and goal progress using Epic
  • Document on all patient discharges

Private Nanny

Catherine Hamlin
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Scheduled and planned age-appropriate activities for the children.
  • Reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Maintained parents' contact information, emergency services phone number, and child's health history on hand in case of emergencies.
  • Effectively communicate with the child’s parents, teachers, and therapists to ensure we are all aware of his goals, progress, and regression.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2023

Skills

  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Social skills development
  • Mental Health Support
  • Leisure education
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 05/2026
  • BLS - Basic Life Support 02/2025
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention 02/2025

Timeline

Recreational Therapist

Wilson Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Private Nanny

Catherine Hamlin
02.2024 - 12.2024

Recreational Therapist

UNC Health Johnston
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

East Carolina University

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