Regina Riley
Brandon,MS
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Public Health Administration/Human Resources and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Organizes and administers Recreation Therapy programs to provide therapeutic treatment to residents in the Community Living Center
- Independently conducts Recreation Therapy assessments by applying several procedures including structured interviews, direct observations, standardized testing, and medical record review
- Attends interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to develop overall care plans that promote maximal independent functioning and that ensures the total health care needs of the resident are met
- Promotes Recreation Therapy program/treatment and evaluates resident response to treatment
- When needed, modifies treatment goals and/or objectives
- Utilizes Excel to create spreadsheet documents as well as manages and analyzes information from numerous reports/documents in order to ensure accurate data entry and future planning
- Lead team in discussing findings analyzed in reports
- Documents, researches, and utilize VA databases such as CPRS and VATAS daily
- Provides training and education on how to facilitate a successful Recreation Therapy program
- Co-Chair of Quality of Life Subcommittee
- Serves as active member of Regulatory Compliance Subcommittee
Recreation Therapist
Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Assessed SARRTP Recreation Therapy program goals and objectives ensure goals were being met or to revamp goals and objectives if they were not being met
- Used therapeutic approaches to maintain the physical and/or mental health of patients
- Independently planned and facilitated recreational therapy activities all while evaluating Veterans in order to develop the appropriate treatment objectives
- Evaluated the history, interest, aptitudes and skills of Veterans by interviews, inventories, tests, and measurements
- Used this information in collaboration with Veteran charts, doctors, and nurses to develop an individual treatment plan
- Conducted an ongoing evaluation of therapy results
- Modified, redirected and adjusted these results as needed by the patient's response
- Provided training to both intern students and other staff members on techniques used with Veterans as well as any improvements that may have been needed to certify Veterans were receiving the maximum benefits of recreation therapy
Recreation Therapy Assistant
VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted Recreation Therapist with planning and implementation of therapeutic activities for various populations by utilizing the application of knowledge regarding the concepts, principles, and practices of recreation therapy in several populations including Blind Rehabilitation, Community Living, Transitional Care, PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Dementia
- Worked as a part of the Blind Rehabilitation team to coordinate care for blind and visually impaired Veterans
- Assisted blind and visually impaired Veterans with the utilization of assistive technology in iPhones
- Utilized knowledge of concepts, theories, procedures and methods received through education and experience to provide activities for Veterans with various diagnoses and leisure choices
- Allowed procedures, practices and concepts of recreation therapy to be a foundation when assisting with the treatment of the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of individual Veterans
- Supervised Veterans during activities and outings at the same time as providing both mental and physical support for them, all the while providing support to staff and volunteers assisting with the activity
- Ensured Veterans adhered to safe and appropriate regulations by guaranteeing they had the proper equipment and supplies readily available for them
- Assisted with the training of new intern students and volunteers who would also assist the Veterans in Patient activities
Education
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management
- Organization skills
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment while effectively providing support to any size group
- Not hesitant to take on new experiences
- Goal oriented
- Physical Fitness
- Activity Planning
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Adaptive Programming
- Community Integration
- Empathy Development
Certification
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
- CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
References
- Aja Guice, Recreation Therapy Supervisor, VA Medical Center, Biloxi, Biloxi, MS, 39564, 3186135370, aja.clark@va.gov, Previous colleague at the Biloxi VA MC from September 2013 - July 2015
- Shondra Davis, Social Worker, VA Medical Center, New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 6012147688, shondra.davis2@va.gov, Previous colleague at the Biloxi VA MC from September 2013 - July 2015
- John Mikula, Recreation Therapy Supervisor, VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, 3525486000, john.mikula@va.gov, Previous supervisor at the Malcolm Randall VA MC from July 2015 - March 2018
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2018
Recreation Therapy Assistant
VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
- CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Southern Mississippi
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