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Olivia Richards

Fargo,ND

Summary

Personable and empathetic professional with a strong ability to connect with children and families in healthcare settings. Skilled in child development, therapeutic play, and providing emotional support while creating safe and engaging environments. Dedicated to promoting coping, resilience, and positive experiences for children, and passionate about pursuing graduate studies in clinical counseling to further support the psychosocial well-being of children and families.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Child Life Specialist

Sanford Health
06.2025 - Current


  • Delivered psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions to pediatric patients and families experiencing medical stress, trauma, and life transitions
  • Assessed emotional and developmental needs and implemented individualized coping and preparation plans
  • Supported children facing anxiety, grief, and loss through trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate techniques
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to promote emotional well-being and continuity of care

Child Life Internship

Sanford Health
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Completed a full-time, supervised clinical internship providing psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families in medical settings
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams under supervision to support coordinated, comprehensive psychosocial care and advocate for patient needs
  • Supported children and caregivers experiencing medical trauma, grief, and loss using trauma-informed, family-centered approaches

Child Life Practicum Student

Sanford Health
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported pediatric patients and families emotionally through clinic visits using therapeutic play
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients
  • Applied evidence-based Child Life strategies to promote coping and resilience

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science.

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
12-2024

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessment and therapeutic communication
  • Trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions
  • Client and family advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Timeline

Child Life Specialist

Sanford Health
06.2025 - Current

Child Life Internship

Sanford Health
01.2025 - 05.2025

Child Life Practicum Student

Sanford Health
08.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science.

North Dakota State University
Olivia Richards