Pennie Grubbs
Walton
Summary
With a proven track record at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, I excel in delivering family-centered care and stress reduction techniques. Expert in psychosocial assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration, I've significantly enhanced pediatric patient experiences and fostered the development of future child life specialists through mentorship, showcasing my commitment to growth and excellence in healthcare.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Child Life Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
04.2012 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, ensuring timely communication with healthcare team members involved in patient care.
- Presented at professional conferences on topics related to child life practice, contributing to the continued growth of the profession.
- Established partnerships with community organizations for donations of toys, supplies, or volunteers to enhance the pediatric patient experience.
- Prepared and supported patients through invasive procedures to minimize psychological trauma.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve patient care goals.
- Developed individualized care plans to promote normalization and reduce stress in hospitalized children.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care, addressing psychosocial needs of pediatric patients.
- Mentored practicum students and interns in child life, sharing expertise and guidance to foster the development of future practitioners in the field.
- Promoted positive coping strategies through therapeutic activities, enabling better adjustment to the hospital environment.
School Psychologist
Kenton County School District
08.1993 - 05.1998
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
Education
Ed.S. - School Psychology (Education Specialist)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-1992
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Berea College
Berea05-1990
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Stress reduction techniques
- Documentation
- Medical terminology
- Child development expertise
- Psychosocial assessment
- Grief and loss support
- Individualized care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Age-appropriate interventions
- Sibling support services
Facilitated Group support group for Parents who have lost children.
The group consisted of parents from a variety of backgrounds and losses. The group was sponsored by St. Elizabeth Hospice and Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home.
Timeline
Certified Child Life Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
04.2012 - Current
School Psychologist
Kenton County School District
08.1993 - 05.1998
Ed.S. - School Psychology (Education Specialist)
University of Kentucky
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Berea College
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