La'Ryn Eskridge-Williams
Los Angeles,California
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
Columbus Public Health Department
Columbus, Ohio
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Interview five colleagues in public health to receive qualitative data on the impact of COVID-19 on maternal and child health.
- Performed routine data analysis to correct and verify data entry.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on reducing the infant mortality rate in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Utilized SAS software and Ohio Database Reporting System (ODRS) to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of demographic data.
Recreation Therapist
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
El Monte, CA
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Supervised and directed 5+ nurses to provide assistance in implementing, planning and leading therapeutic recreation interventions.
- Scheduled and led 4-5 specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
Recreation Therapist
Del Amo Hospital
Carson, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Supported office staff during busy times by answering telephone calls and emails, photocopying and faxing.
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Scheduled and led 4-5 specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Tourism Management
Cal State Northridge
Northridge05.2015
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Los Angeles12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data Entry
- MS Office
- Leadership
- SAS Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Database Research
- Data Analysis
- Research Paper Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adobe Applications
- Literature Searches
- Creating Presentations
- Statistical Methods
Affiliations
American Public Health Association (APHA) member since 2021.
California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBPRC) since 2015.
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 2020-2022.
Certification
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist since 2015.
References
Becky Zwickl, MPH| Epidemiologist at Columbus Public Health Department (614) 645-2432 bczwickl@columbus.gov
Marissa Brash, DrPH, EdD, MPH, CPH| Chair, Department of Public Health (626) 815-6186 mbrash@apu.edu
Sharonda M. Lovett, MPH, CPH, CHES| Doctoral Student and Graduate Research Assistant slovett1@usf.edu
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
Columbus Public Health Department
06.2022 - 08.2022
Recreation Therapist
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Recreation Therapist
Del Amo Hospital
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Tourism Management
Cal State Northridge
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Cleveland Chiropractic College
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