Nya Cooperwood
Aberdeen,Ms
Summary
Dynamic professional with 2 years of experience in program creation and management aimed at enhancing well-being across physical, mental, and emotional domains. Demonstrates proficiency in client service, team collaboration, and administrative functions. Known for effective communication and adaptability in problem-solving, consistently delivering quality service. Skilled in working with diverse teams and managing various responsibilities in healthcare and community-focused environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Specialist
Youth Villages
Bartlett, Tennessee
2025.02 - 2025.07
- Improved patient engagement by incorporating a variety of recreational activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Introduced adaptive sports programs for patients with physical disabilities, promoting increased physical activity and overall wellbeing.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and support among participants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving their quality of life.
- Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss updates on patient progress and develop collaborative strategies.
Intern student
Alliance Health Center
Meridian, MS
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Internship
Practicum Student
THE ARC/ THE Clairborne/Oseola McCarty Youth Center
Hattiesburg, MS
2022.09 - 2023.11
- Help guide and support patients return to daily life activities
- Maintained daily records of each person's challenges and advancement towards health goals
- Instructed and oversaw recreational therapy aids and volunteers
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, FL2028-05
Bachelor of science degree - Recreational therapy
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2024
Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, MS05.2019
Skills
- Comprehensive safety awareness
- Efficient facility coordination
- Service excellence
- Data management
- Excel
- Skilled in Microsoft software
- data visualization
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Treatment documentation
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Recreational Specialist
Youth Villages
2025.02 - 2025.07
Intern student
Alliance Health Center
2024.01 - 2024.04
Practicum Student
THE ARC/ THE Clairborne/Oseola McCarty Youth Center
2022.09 - 2023.11
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of science degree - Recreational therapy
University Of Southern Mississippi
Diploma -
Aberdeen High School