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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
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • 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
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Internship

Practicum Student

THE ARC/ THE Clairborne/Oseola McCarty Youth Center
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • 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, FL
05-2028

Bachelor of science degree - Recreational therapy

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2024

Diploma -

Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, MS
05.2019

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
02.2025 - 07.2025

Intern student

Alliance Health Center
01.2024 - 04.2024

Practicum Student

THE ARC/ THE Clairborne/Oseola McCarty Youth Center
09.2022 - 11.2023

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