Victoria Thompson
Charleston,SC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Child Life Specialist
Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Charleston, SC
03.2024 - Current
- Worked in all units of the hospital to cover absences for child life staff, ensuring child life services and interventions would be available to patients and families
- Facilitated therapeutic play activities to help reduce stress, anxiety, and fear associated with medical procedures and hospital admission
- Developed and implemented individualized coping strategies for children and their families
- Was able to adapt to each unit of the hospital to provide child life services, as well as remained flexible and available for coverage
- Assisted in creating an MRI social story in preparation for outpatient research study
Child Life Intern
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed three rotations in hematology/oncology (both inpatient and outpatient), emergency department, and pediatric sedation units
- Independently provided procedural preparation and support, therapeutic interventions, diagnosis education, and developmentally appropriate play
- Implemented family-centered care by providing emotional support, education, therapeutic play, and advocating for patients and families
- Presented multiple disease education projects, case studies, and created a resource book for working with the adolescent/young adult population
- Participated in accepting donations, speaking to donors, and assisting with holiday events
- Collaborated with Music Therapists, Hospital School Teacher, Patient Technology Specialist, and Social Workers to meet patient's psychosocial needs and facilitate positive coping
Child Life Practicum Student
AdventHealth For Children
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Rotated under a CCLS in two units observing patient interactions
- Gained experience assessing the developmental level of patients, the impact of hospitalization on children and their family, and appropriate child life interventions
- Increased my knowledge of the child life field and how CCLS benefit patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services, Inc.
Orlando, FL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted schools in teaching students during teacher absences
- Worked in all classroom settings, including special education
- Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and instruction
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Program Staff
Camp Boggy Creek
Eustis, FL
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Hosted campers and families for weekend family programs
- Planned and ran activities for individual campers/families, as well as facilitated group activities
- Played with children of all developmental levels and abilities
- Oversaw volunteers and provided additional assistance as needed
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities, (Child Life Concentration)
Nova Southeastern University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Music Minor
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2019
Certification
Child Life Certification
Organizations
- Association of Child Life Professionals
- Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Community Involvement and Volunteering
- AdventHealth for Children
- Camp Boggy Creek
- Give Kids the World Village
- Ronald McDonald House
Timeline
PRN Child Life Specialist
Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Child Life Intern
Golisano Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Program Staff
Camp Boggy Creek
08.2022 - 04.2023
Child Life Practicum Student
AdventHealth For Children
06.2022 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services, Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Music Minor
University of Central Florida
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities, (Child Life Concentration)
Nova Southeastern University