Tyler Upchurch
Ward,AR
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cert. Child Life Specialist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
04.2021 - Current
- Child life intervention advocacy
- Level 1/2 Trauma support
- Provide child life interventions for Med-Surg/Intermediate-Care units
- Cross-coverage of multiple child life areas/specialties
- Bereavement and legacy support/education
- DEI awareness and advocacy
Child Life Associate (Assistant)
Children’s Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics
Saint Paul/Minneapolis, MN
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Fostered normal growth/developmental play activities
- Coordinated staff and volunteer training
- Assisted with special event planning
- Experience in multiple patient populations and settings
- Stocked and maintained safe patient play areas
Child Life Intern
Children’s Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
Minneapolis, MN
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed/implemented therapeutic activities
- Facilitated group-play
- Developed educational materials, including OneVoice
- Assisted in CCLS interventions
- Supported patient and family-centered care through COVID-19 restrictions
Child Life Practicum Student
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained activities and supplies
- Observed patient intervention on PICU/ED
- Developed bedside activities for long-term patients
- Shadowed traumas and emergency services
Education
Master of Science - Applied Child & Adolescent Development
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN02-2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
Current Committees
- Child Life Internship Committee
- Epic Charting Taskforce
- Materials Management Committee
- New Employee Orientation Taskforce
- Bibliotherapy/Trauma Resource Group
- Med/Surg (3D/3E) Unit Council
Certification
- Certified Child Life Specialist - 2026
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Cert. Child Life Specialist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Child Life Intern
Children’s Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
10.2020 - 02.2021
Child Life Associate (Assistant)
Children’s Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics
02.2018 - 04.2021
Child Life Practicum Student
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Applied Child & Adolescent Development
University of Minnesota
Some College (No Degree) -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
University of Utah
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