Olivia Reed

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: olivia.reed@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: olivia-reed-mt

Summary

Delivering therapeutic music interventions for over 7 years, I have successfully improved communication and motor skills in diverse client populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder and stroke survivors. Demonstrated expertise in developing individualized treatment plans and facilitating group music therapy sessions to achieve measurable clinical outcomes.

A proven ability to integrate evidence-based music therapy techniques with interdisciplinary care teams, consistently contributing to enhanced patient well-being and functional abilities within clinical and community settings.

Experience

Senior Music Therapist, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2020 – present

• Led a team of three music therapists, developing and implementing comprehensive music therapy programs for pediatric patients with chronic illnesses and developmental delays.

• Designed and facilitated over 500 individual and group music therapy sessions annually, resulting in a 25% reported improvement in emotional regulation and social interaction among participants.

• Collaborated with medical staff to integrate music therapy into pain management and anxiety reduction protocols, contributing to a 15% decrease in pre-procedural anxiety scores.

• Mentored junior therapists and clinical interns, providing supervision and guidance on best practices in pediatric music therapy.

Music Therapist, National Rehabilitation Hospital -- Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Mar 2017 – Aug 2020

• Provided music therapy services to adult patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, focusing on motor rehabilitation, speech articulation, and cognitive function.

• Implemented Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques, including Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) and Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP), leading to an average 20% improvement in gait symmetry for stroke patients.

• Developed and maintained detailed progress notes and treatment plans for a caseload of 30+ patients, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and ethical standards.

• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, presenting patient progress and collaborating on holistic treatment approaches.

Music Therapy Intern, St. Vincent's University Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2016 – Feb 2017

• Assisted certified music therapists in conducting sessions for patients in oncology, palliative care, and mental health units.

• Gained practical experience in assessment, treatment planning, and documentation under direct supervision.

• Facilitated group singalongs and instrumental improvisation activities, contributing to a supportive therapeutic environment.

Education

University of Limerick, MA in Music Therapy -- Limerick, Ireland

Sept 2015 – Feb 2017

Royal Irish Academy of Music, BMus in Music Performance (Piano) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – June 2015

Skills

Music Therapy Modalities: Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP), Vocal Psychotherapy, Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Analytical Music Therapy

Clinical Populations: Pediatrics, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, Palliative Care, Mental Health, Developmental Delays

Assessment & Documentation: Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting, Progress Monitoring, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Outcome Measurement

Therapeutic Skills: Active Listening, Empathy, Rapport Building, Crisis Intervention, Group Facilitation, Individual Therapy, Adaptive Music Instruction

Musical Proficiency: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Percussion, Music Theory, Composition, Improvisation, Arranging

Languages: English (Native), Irish (Conversational)