Occupational Therapist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Lead Occupational Therapist

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

Over seeing and encouraging further clinical development of OTs and COTAs through continuous research, education, demonstrations, and community involvement; resulting in high quality plans of care and therapy sessions.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

• Developed individualized treatment plans, interventions, and home exercise programs within the home setting that were evaluation-based, function-oriented, and outcome driven.• Educated families and caregivers on environmental adaptations and routine adjustments to meet feeding, social, and developmental needs of child and family.• Significant feeding experience obtained with food chaining, oral motor interventions, and decreased G-tube dependence with failure to thrive infants up to 9 years of age.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

~ Evaluation and treatment for pediatric clients at a private outpatient clinic ~ Standardized evaluations used include: PDMS-2, BOT-2, Berry-VMI, SPM, Short Sensory Profile-2, primitive reflex assessment, Visual-Vestibular assessments, hand skills development by Mary Benbow, and ROM/Manual Muscle Testing.~ Sensory integrative treatment~Certified in Therapeutic Listening Systems by Vital Links. ~Designs and implements individualized listening programs with modulated music to address auditory defensiveness, sensory processing/modulation difficulties, balance, and attention difficulties. ~Diagnosis treated: Autism, Asperger's, Cerebral Palsy, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, PANDAS, various chromosomal disorders, and unspecified delays in motor development. ~Designed and led groups regarding handwriting, social skills, and sensory integration~Developed parent handouts related to groups or specific skill targeted in sessions (see attachments below)~Taught co-workers about PANDAS and Sensory Processing disorder

Direct Support Professional

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

• Facilitated group activities that increased participation in occupations by addressing socialization, safety awareness, hygiene awareness, and motor skills with children and adults with developmental disabilities.• Trained and supervised employees and volunteers to increase successful participation in the community for clients with developmental and physical disabilities.• Completed electronic documentation on services provided during community activities.• Fulfilled a job coach role for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities by supervising, educating, and providing vocational opportunities.

Doctorate Student of Occupational Therapy

• Aug 2012 - May 2015

~Completed courses related to all aspects of occupational therapy practice. ~Explored a variety of extra-educational opportunities, leadership opportunities, and volunteer pursuits. ~Certificate of Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care (Fall 2013) ~Experience with splint and casting skills, adaptive toys and equipment making, and creating electronic communication boards. ~Community Service Chair Leader for Student Occupational Therapy Association (2013-2014) ~Designed and created an ice walker for an ice skater with disabilities for the Gliding Stars Program of Toledo utilizing community resources. ~Committee member of the Toledo ALS walk committee and assisted in the creation of the children’s section and activities for the walk. ~Research: Examining psychometric properties of the Manual Ability Measure-20 by Chen. ~Capstone Project: Occupational Therapy Program Development at Bittersweet Farms: A community-based setting for adults with autism. ~Presented a retrospective qualitative research study at AOTA Annual Conference (April 2015) ~Graduation date: May, 2015 ~Anticipated NBOCT exam/certification date: June, 2015

Level II Fieldwork: Outpatient Pediatric

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

~Planned and implemented interventions addressing: sensory integration, handwriting, feeding/oral, dressing, neuromuscular, social skills, gross and fine motor skills, and visual skills. ~Implemented assessments, coordinated with family members, and utilized resources to plan appropriate plan of care for multiple clients. Assessments utilized include: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2), Peabody Developmental Motor Skills assessment, Miller Functional & Participation Scales (M-FUN), Sensory Profile, Beery Visual Motor Integration (Beery VMI). ~Directed small group sensory and social based sessions for children with autism. ~Planned and implemented hippotherapy sessions. ~Co-treated with speech therapists and ABA specialists. ~Fabricated a variety of splints depending on client’s need. ~Collaborated with and provided education to parents to increase therapeutic carry over into occupations at home. ~Presented on sensory processing disorder and motor planning to a multi-disciplinary team. (see handout attached)Diagnosis served: Cerebral Palsy, autism, Asperger’s, developmental delays, Down syndrome, Erb’s (brachial plexus) Palsy, neuromuscular diagnosis, learning disabilities, prematurity, physical dysfunctions, sensory processing disorders.

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Completed a 600 hour internship with WCA hospital. I performed assessments and patient interviews, created individualized treatment plans, implemented and facilitated group therapy sessions, documented patient progress, and established discharge plans for each patient. Most of my responsibilities were in the child/adolescent behavioral unit but I have experience on the adult behavioral unit and drug and alcohol recovery unit at WCA. Completed a 600 hour internship with WCA hospital. I performed assessments and patient interviews, created individualized treatment plans, implemented and facilitated group therapy sessions, documented patient progress, and established discharge plans for each patient. Most of my responsibilities were in the child/adolescent behavioral unit but I have experience on the adult behavioral unit and drug and alcohol recovery unit at WCA.

Student

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

I studied concepts and clinical skills as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Experience includes: nursing/skilled rehab facilities, mental/behavioral health hospitals, TBI units, community integration with patients in acute rehabilitation (bowling, football games, superbowl party). Other studies at ECU include research, statistics, SCUBA. I studied concepts and clinical skills as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Experience includes: nursing/skilled rehab facilities, mental/behavioral health hospitals, TBI units, community integration with patients in acute rehabilitation (bowling, football games, superbowl party). Other studies at ECU include research, statistics, SCUBA.