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Reagan Hill

Springfield,MO

Summary

As a heartfelt Child Life Specialist, I am committed to providing holistic and compassionate care to children and families facing difficult circumstances. With a deep understanding of child development, psychology, and family dynamics, I strive to create a supportive environment where children feel empowered and supported.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Life Intern

Mercy Springfield Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • A planned 640-hour internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist in a level 1 trauma adult hospital with a children's hospital within.
  • Strengthening skills of patient and family-centered care in stressful environments such as Surgery, Radiology, St. Jude Affiliate Clinic, ED, and PEDS/PICU.
  • Reducing stress and anxiety for pediatric patients and their families by providing preparation, distraction, medical play, and promoting developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Becoming proficient at using play as a way to normalize, assess, educate, and promote positive coping in pediatric patients.
  • Meeting child life competencies of observation, assessment, and rapport-building skills.
  • Learning how to advocate for patient needs in a rapidly changing environment to healthcare team members.
  • Increasing confidence in professional abilities and personal advocacy.


Intern

Ronald McDonald House Of The Ozarks
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Helped maintain stock of patient, parent, and sibling support bags.
  • Checked families into RMH upon arrival to the house.
  • Restocked and cleans rooms upon request.
  • Assisted the Development Team with fundraising, marketing and community outreach as needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operational tasks, such as answering the phone and door and running errands.
  • Assisted in the overall development of the volunteer program at both of the Houses in Springfield, MO.


Child Life Practicum Student

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Directly supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Onsite observation inpatient/EMU and outpatient setting.
  • Strengthened developmental assessment and observation skills while working in a diverse and constantly changing environment.
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by implementing therapeutic play activities during practicum sessions.
  • Successfully completed weekly journals, mock interview, case study/care plan, therapeutic interventions, observation worksheet and child and family assessment form.
  • Completed ACLP pre-internship modules, healthcare play module, and preparation/procedure support module.

Child Life Clinical Student

Cox South Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Directly supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Provided therapeutic interventions and family support.
  • Created meaningful relationships while engaging in developmentally appropriate and creative activities with patients of diverse backgrounds and ability levels.
  • Completed care plan and charting assignment as complementary coursework.


Child Life Clinical Student

Mercy Springfield Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Directly supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Provided play and family support.
  • Increased confidence in the ability to assess for potential stressors and the affects hospitalization can have on pediatric patients and their families.
  • Completed case study and stress potential assessment as complementary coursework.

Volunteer

Isabel's House, Crisis Nursery Of The Ozarks
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked with children ages birth to 12 years going through a family crisis.
  • Assisted with the intake process creating therapeutic relationships and implementing healthy interventions.
  • Advocated for child abuse and neglect prevention in the Ozarks by providing families with appropriate resources and support.

Volunteer

Children's Mercy Kansas City
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Supported patients and families by using play and developmentally appropriate activities to enhance positive coping with stressors related to health care.
  • Engaged patients and families in developmentally-appropriate play at the bedside or in the playroom to promote diversion and allow caregivers to practice self-care and take a break.
  • Cleaned toys to help with infection control.
  • Assisted Child Life Specialists with special projects for patient care.
  • Raised and donated $500 worth of toys to hospitalized children during Christmas to promote normalization.

Volunteer

Cox South Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Supervised by a Child Life Specialist.
  • Assisted in providing distraction, positive coping and procedural support during a mass COVID 19 vaccination clinic.

Education

Master of Science - Child Life Studies

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
12.2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Time management
  • Prioritization skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organization skills
  • Safety awareness

Current Memberships

Child Life Student Association- President

ACLP- Student Membership

Timeline

Child Life Intern

Mercy Springfield Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Intern

Ronald McDonald House Of The Ozarks
08.2023 - 11.2023

Child Life Practicum Student

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
06.2023 - 07.2023

Child Life Clinical Student

Cox South Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Child Life Clinical Student

Mercy Springfield Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Isabel's House, Crisis Nursery Of The Ozarks
06.2022 - 11.2022

Volunteer

Children's Mercy Kansas City
09.2021 - 01.2022

Volunteer

Cox South Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Child Life Studies

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

Missouri State University

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