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Nicole Brawley

Houston

Summary

Cheerful, focused, and reliable Recreational Therapist who is always on time and prepared. Proficient in designing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs and services. Plans and provides recreational services, assesses patients and develops recreational schedules and calendars. Calm and patient individual with excellent behavior management abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreational Therapist

Nexus Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one counseling sessions for patients, addressing emotional needs and fostering personal growth.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Administered assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions, leading to more effective treatments.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts within the facility, enhancing available resources for recreational therapy programs.
  • Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss updates on patient progress and develop collaborative strategies.
  • Oversaw and coordinated sessions with the contracted music, art and pet therapists.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts within the facility, enhancing available resources for recreational therapy programs.
  • Conducted hospital wide special events for all patients each quarter.

Recreational Therapist

Upward Abilities
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one counseling sessions for patients, addressing emotional needs and fostering personal growth.
  • Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
  • Organized community outings for patients, increasing their participation in social events and enhancing their sense of inclusion.
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.

Recreational Therapy Intern

Easter Seals Greater Houston
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Developed innovative approaches to address unique challenges faced by diverse patient populations such as veterans and children and adults with disabilities.
  • Established rapport with each patient, building trust through consistent support during their therapeutic journeys.
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Promoted physical, emotional, and social well-being through the use of recreational therapy interventions.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.

Recreational Supervisor

George Junior Republic
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced participant satisfaction by developing and implementing diverse recreational programs.
  • Researched, planned, and organized mentally and physically stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 8 and 20.
  • Contributed to overall departmental goals through active participation in strategic planning sessions focused on enhancing the quality of life within the community served.
  • Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
  • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Social Skills Development
  • Special events planning
  • Therapy management
  • Documentation skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Affiliations

  • Member, Recreational Therapy Club, 2018 to Current
  • Member, Psychology Club, 2018-2019
  • Member, Women's Club Volleyball Team, 2018 to Current
  • Member, Sign Language Club, 2019 to Current

Timeline

Recreational Therapist

Nexus Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Recreational Therapist

Upward Abilities
05.2023 - Current

Recreational Therapy Intern

Easter Seals Greater Houston
05.2022 - 08.2022

Recreational Supervisor

George Junior Republic
04.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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