Madison Matthews
Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger
- Role
- Certified Child Life Specialist at Erlanger
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Madison Matthews
Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
Experience
Certified Child Life Specialist
May 2023 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US
Certified Child Life Specialist in the Pediatric Emergency Department at a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center: the state\'s highest designation for pediatric care. Responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support for pediatric patients and families- to minimize stress and foster healthy coping- in the Emergency Department and in trauma bays. Cover PICU, Radiology, Acute Care, and adult units as needed/via consult- Provide patient and family education, procedural preparation and support, psychosocially supportive interventions and play activities supported by evidence-based methods and theory. Educate patients, family members, and the larger community regarding illness, condition, treatment, procedures, and coping techniques. Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating goals and plans to promote patient care that is family centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and psychosocially sound- Observe and orient new Child Life Specialists and volunteers. Collaborate with Clinical Educator regarding training of Graduate Nurse Externs and orient Externs to Child Life practice. Aid in planning and execution of special events and donations- Support families in bereavement and end of life through meaningful memory making. Facilitate bereavement conversation with siblings and provide parents with developmentally appropriate tools to promote positive coping.
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor's degree
2018 — 2022
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