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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
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
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
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.
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
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, FL
05.2019

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

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