Marie Anne Dieunane Pharel
Hollywood
Summary
Innovative therapy leader with a strong track record in developing impactful training programs and collaborating with diverse teams. Adept at problem-solving and enhancing service delivery, ready to support organizational goals and elevate patient care.
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Therapy Manager
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving therapeutic approaches for diverse populations.
- Developed and managed training programs for clinical staff, fostering professional development.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in increased efficiency across therapy departments.
- Collaborated with leadership to establish strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve service delivery.
- Oversaw budget management for therapy services, ensuring resource allocation met patient needs effectively.
Activity Director
Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hollywood, FL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand resources for resident engagement.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident interests to align activities with preferences and abilities.
- Organized special events that encouraged family participation, strengthening community ties within the nursing home.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in all activity programming, enhancing overall resident satisfaction.
Activity Director
Shoreside Nursing Home
Miami Shores Flo
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging recreational programs tailored to resident needs.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, fostering community involvement and enhancing resident socialization.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement of activities offered.
- Trained and supervised staff in activity planning and execution, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Recreational Therapist
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities to enhance social skills and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify patients' strengths, needs, and interests in recreational therapy.
- Educated patients and families on the benefits of recreational therapy for recovery support.
- Organized community outings to promote social interaction and engagement among patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for implementing recreational therapy programs.
- Monitored patient participation and feedback to improve program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss updates on patient progress and develop collaborative strategies.
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions for patients, addressing emotional needs and fostering personal growth.
- Administered assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions, leading to more effective treatments.
- Educated family members on the benefits of recreational therapy, resulting in increased understanding and support for patient treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts within the facility, enhancing available resources for recreational therapy programs.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive environment during all therapy sessions, fostering a sense of belonging among participants.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness, refining approaches as needed to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Utilized creative expression techniques such as art, music, and drama therapy to encourage emotional expression and healing within patients.
- Acted as a liaison between the recreational therapy department and other facility departments, ensuring seamless integration of services for optimal patient care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and support among participants.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Introduced adaptive sports programs for patients with physical disabilities, promoting increased physical activity and overall wellbeing.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Miami Regional University
Miami, FL06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2017
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Quality improvement
- Therapeutic techniques
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care assessment
- Training and mentoring
- Employee supervision
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Schedule management
- Employee performance evaluations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Employee work scheduling
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recreational Therapy Manager
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
08.2023 - Current
Activity Director
Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
Activity Director
Shoreside Nursing Home
06.2021 - 07.2022
Recreational Therapist
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
02.2018 - 06.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Miami Regional University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Florida International University