1. Caitlin Sturms-Salyer, CCLS, BSW
casalyer@mchsi.com
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ChildLife Certification
The Child Life Council,Arlington,VA
Certified Child Life Specialist November 2016
Education
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA August2016
BS in Therapeutic Recreationwith an emphasis in Child Life
BA in Social Work
Graduated with High Distinction
GPA: 3.81/4.0; Dean’s List
ChildLife Internship
ChildLife Intern, Ann &Robert H. Lurie Children’s HospitalofChicago Summer 2016
 Intern in the Hematology and Oncology Clinic
 Intern in the Cardiac Care Unit
o Completed over600 clinical hours
o Introducedchild life services to patients and theirfamilies
o Charted initial assessments,progressassessments,and interventions performed forvarious patients and families
o Facilitated medical and therapeutic play
o Taught and modeledcoping skills
o Provided proceduralpreparation,support,and distraction during various procedures
o Facilitated sibling support and educationsessions
o Co-treated with art and music therapy
o Created comfort plans,behaviorcharts,and schedules forpatients
o Facilitated Teen Group
o Planned and manageda Teddy BearClinic
o Provided support and legacy making during bereavement situations
o Created and presented two case study presentations
o Created a preparation bookforpatients receiving radiation
PracticumExperience
ChildLife Practicum Student, University ofIowa Children’s Hospital,Iowa City, IA September 2015-May 2016
 Observed Certified Child Life Specialists on inpatientunits,outpatient clinic,and intensive care units
ChildLife Practicum Student, Children’s CenterforTherapy,Iowa City,IA October 2015-May 2016
 Facilitated activities to help children increase socialskills
Social Work PracticumStudent, Neighborhood Centers,Iowa City,IA May 2015-August2015
North Liberty SchoolDistrict,North Liberty,IA
 Provided educationaland socialskill building opportunities forschoolage children who are consideredat-risk
 Provided individualsupport andmentoringto students duringthe summerschoolprogram
 Mediated student conflict
 Served as a case managerfora child and his family
 Connectedchildren and theirfamilies with various community resources
 Engaged in home visits in orderto assessthe needs ofchildren andtheirfamilies
 Assessed children’sdevelopmentalleveland needs usinga variety ofassessment tools
 Assistedwith the North Liberty’s SummerLunch and Fun Program
Work Experience
ChildLife Assistant,University ofIowa Children’s Hospital,Iowa City, IA January 2014-May 2016
 Coordinated,developed,and deliveredgroup activities forchildren and maintainedsafe playroomenvironment
 Provided one-to-one play andsupport forchildren in playroomand individualrooms
Dance Instructor, Studio 5678, Dubuque,IA September 2009-May 2013
 Instructed tap,jazz, ballet, hip-hop,and lyricalto preschoolthrough highschoolstudents
LeadershipExperience
College Student Leader Board, University ofIowa Hospitaland Clinics,Iowa City, IA April 2014-May 2016
 Coordinated andmanaged60pediatric volunteers
 Oriented and mentored volunteersin the pediatric inpatient unit and outpatient clinic

2. Caitlin Sturms-Salyer, CCLS, BSW
casalyer@mchsi.com
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Volunteer Experience
Give Kids the Word, Kissimmee Florida March 2016
 Provided therapeutic activities forchildren and theirfamilies on theirMake-A-Wishtrips.
Volunteer, University ofIowa Children’s Hospital,Iowa City,IA September 2013-May 2016
 Provided comfort to infants on thePediatric Inpatient Unit (2JCP)
 Engaged in activities with children (18mo-18 years)on the Pediatric Inpatient Unit (3JCP)
ChildLife Student Organization, University ofIowa,Iowa City, IA September 2013-May 2016
 Promoted child life in the community and on campus
Dancer, University ofIowa Dance Marathon,Iowa City,IA February 2014-May 2016
 Dance Marathon providesemotionaland financialsupport to oncologypatients andtheirfamilies
 Fundraised$1,000 forthe University ofIowa Children’s Hospital
AmeriCorps Volunteer,Leisure Services,Dubuque,IA June 2013-August2013
 Directed a playgroundprogramin an at-riskneighborhood
Volunteer Dance Instructor, Fulton Elementary School,Dubuque,IA December 2012-May 2013
• Taught ballet to first grade studentsat an at-riskschool
Scholarship/ Awards
ChildLife AssistantEmployee of the Year May 2015
 Awarded CLA Employee ofthe Year for my work on the pediatric units and clinic.
Dr. Ken Magid Child Advocacy Service Scholarship June 2014-July13 2014
 Traveled to Calderon,Ecuadorto workwith children experiencing poverty
Making a Difference Award Spring 2014
 Awarded forwork as a pediatrics’volunteer
Education Enhancements
Palliative Care Conference, University ofIowa Hospitals andClinics,Iowa City, IA Fall 2015
CPR Certified Summer 2015
Mandatory Child Abuse Training Summer 2015
Midwest ChildLife Conference,Peoria, IL Fall 2013
ChildLife Job Shadow, University ofIowa Hospitaland Clinics,Iowa City, IA Summer 2012