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Tia Collins

Baker,LA

Summary

Develop and implement treatment plans that meet patients’ goals and interests. Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings. Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. Help patients to reduce and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Therapist

Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Conveyed instructions clearly to ensure understanding.
  • Understanding and responding to the emotional needs of patients, particularly those in pain or experiencing emotional distress, is essential
  • Utilized leadership skills to inspire patient involvement in group therapeutic sessions.
  • Paying close attention to patients' concerns and preferences to tailor treatment plans and activities accordingly
  • Utilized understanding of various disabilities and illnesses to implement successful therapeutic initiatives.
  • Implemented creative solutions for treatment plans.
  • Understanding that some patients may require more time or special attention and adapting accordingly.
  • Recorded patient progress, treatment plans, and assessments accurately for effective interdisciplinary communication.
  • Evaluating patient progress, identifying areas for improvement, and documenting treatment outcomes are essential skills

Flooring sales specialist

Homedepot
04.2019 - Current
  • Prepared sales slips and sales contracts
  • Rented merchandise to customers.
  • Computed sales prices, total purchases, and received and processed cash and credit payment.
  • Estimated quantity and cost of merchandise required to complete customers’ projects.
  • Recommended select and help locate and obtained merchandise based on customer needs desires.
  • Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.

Recreation Therapy Intern

Baton Rouge General Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.

Education

Bachelor of science (B.S) - Therapeutic Recreation

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2023

Skills

  • Client Relationships
  • Interior Design Understanding
  • Flooring Knowledge
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Management Recreation
  • TR intervention strategies
  • Assessment & evaluation technology
  • Empathy development
  • Leisure education
  • Individualized treatment
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Activity organization
  • Electronic charting
  • Documentation skills
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Patient advocacy
  • Group facilitation
  • Therapy planning

Timeline

Recreation Therapist

Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Recreation Therapy Intern

Baton Rouge General Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023

Flooring sales specialist

Homedepot
04.2019 - Current

Bachelor of science (B.S) - Therapeutic Recreation

Southern University and A&M College