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Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Programs Manager

  • Education

    • The University of Iowa

      2012 - 2016
      Therapeutic Recreation with an emphasis in Child Life Minor in Human Relations

      Activities and Societies: -The University of Iowa Dance Marathon -The University of Iowa Child Life Organization

  • Experience

    • Melrose Daycare Center

      Sept 2012 - May 2016
      Teacher Assistant

      ➢ Teacher’s Aide- float between the 2-5 year olds wherever is needed➢ Facilitate projects, activities, and school time➢ Teach letters, literacy, colors, shapes, spelling ➢ Productive play time

    • Iowa City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

      Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
      Activity Assistant

      ➢ Facilitate developmentally appropriate aged cognitive, social, and physical activities for all residents➢ Encourage group activity time within a comfortable setting ➢ Chart resident participation and assist with assessments➢ Perform one on ones for residents who don’t want to participate in activity or cannot leave their rooms

    • Lucas on Campus (Before & After School Enrichment Program)

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Teacher Assistant

      ➢ Provided assistance in a before and after school program by facilitating activities to help stimulate self-expression, exploration, and development➢ Helped children ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade with education needs and promoted healthy developmental growth with age-appropriate activities

    • CoxHealth

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Child Life Intern

      ➢ Enhanced patients’ abilities to comprehend medical procedures through age-appropriate preparation and medical play➢ Independently provided child life interventions for children in the PICU, NICU, Pediatric Inpatient Unit, and the Emergency Department➢ Provided family-centered care daily to promote positive coping skills throughout hospital stay ➢ Gained better understanding of bereavement and palliative care ➢ Expanded skills working in a multidisciplinary team and participated in working within the team to promote family-centered care➢ Provided assistance and participated in TBI support group, pre-op parties, sibling class, and multi-disciplinary team meetings Show less

    • Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2018
      Childcare Provider

    • Children's of Alabama

      Dec 2018 - Mar 2022
      Certified Child Life Specialist

    • MercyOne Children’s Hospital

      Mar 2022 - now
      Certified Child Life Specialist

    • Children's Cancer Connection

      May 2023 - now
      Program Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Child Life Certification

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Family Representative

      Issued by University of Iowa Dance Marathon on Nov 2012
      University of Iowa Dance MarathonAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Camp Heart Connection on Aug 2014
      Camp Heart ConnectionAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Camp Heart Connection on Aug 2015
      Camp Heart ConnectionAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Family Relations Committee Member

      Issued by University of Iowa Dance Marathon on Apr 2015
      University of Iowa Dance MarathonAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Public Relations/Marketing Committee Member

      Issued by University of Iowa Dance Marathon on Apr 2014
      University of Iowa Dance MarathonAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Morale Captain

      Issued by University of Iowa Dance Marathon on Apr 2013
      University of Iowa Dance MarathonAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS

    • Child Life Volunteer

      Issued by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Jun 2014
      University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsAssociated with Mackenzie Olson, CCLS