Manager Medical
Resume:
Abigail Vachavake BS, CTRS, CLS
**********@*****.***
ADDRESS
Brunswick, Ga 31525
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse WI
http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/rmtr/ug_tr.htm
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, May 2007
Program Nationally Accredited by NRPA/AALR
G.P.A. in Major 3.92
Capella University
Masters in Mental Health Counseling, currently attending
EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Interventions
Mental Health Paraprofessional
7/1/2009-current
Provide skill building activities
Collaborate with DFCS and DJJ
Complete documentation to APS
Advocate for clients and their families
Doctors Lake Healthcare
Director of Activities 03/08 -
01/09
Supervise activities staff
Schedule and plan daily activities
Complete assessments and progress notes on residents
Complete MDS Care Plans
Participate in risk management and quality analysis
Advocate for residents and their families
Brookdale Senior Living
Activities Assistant 11/07-
03/08
Encouraged residents to participate in activities
Instructed morning aerobics for independent and assisted residents
Provided entertainment for residents
Advocate for residents
Completed assessments on new residents
Child Life & Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Heidi Giese, BS, CTRS, CCLS, CIMI 01/07-
05/07
Minimized the stress and anxiety of children, adolescents and their
families in the medical setting
Enhanced understanding and coping of medical procedures through
preparation, medical play and support through procedures
Provided age appropriate, safe play environments
Enhanced the young patient's emotional, social, physical and cognitive
growth in the context of his/her family,
culture and stage of development
Advocate for pediatric patients and their family
Support parents and encourage their participation in their child's
health care
Help children and families maintain their normal everyday experiences
as much as possible
Provided appropriate resources for patients and families
Ability to establish positive relationships during instruction
Willing to take suggestions from others
Ability to facilitate a variety of aquatic activities
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean's List (2005-2007)
Up and Coming Student Award
Member, WPRA, CLC
Alice De Bower Recreation Alumni Scholarship
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
First Aid through 2011
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation through 2011
CBRF Fire Safety Certified
REFERENCES
Susan 'Boon' Murray, Ed.D, CTRS, CLS Heidi Giese BS,
CTRS, CCLS, CIMI
Professor Child Life Program
Manager
Department of Recreation Management St. Joseph's
Children's Hospital
and Therapeutic Recreation 611 St Joseph
Avenue
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Marshfield,
WI 54449
128 Wittich Hall 715-***-****
La Crosse, WI 54601 gieseh@stjosephs-
marshfiled.org
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