Occupational Therapist

• Oct 2020 - Present

OT contracted to Ballston Spa CSD

Patient Service Representative

• Jul 2020 - Present

Bartender

• Aug 2009 - Present

-Interact with customers and provide an enjoyable dining experience-Participate in kitchen and bar preparatory and closing tasks, including refilling condiments, stocking coolers and cleaning. -Answer phones, serve food and drinks to customers as well as manage take-out orders

Occupational Therapy Student - Fieldwork Level II

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

-Worked under supervision of an OTR full time for 3 months-Evaluated and treated students grades K-5-Experience with VRAVMA, Beery VMI and Handwriting Without Tears program-Treat students using push-in and pull-out service model-Experience adapting and modifying treatment sessions on the spot-Used occupation and client-centered approach to treatment in order to help students reach their goals-Created strong professional bonds with teachers, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists-Created strong therapeutic relationship with students

Occupational Therapy Student - Fieldwork Level II

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

-Worked under the supervision of an OTR for 3 months full time-Attending multi-disciplinary meetings regarding patients admitted to hospital-Evaluated and treated inpatients, outpatients and assisted OTR with home-based primary care patients-Performed manual muscle testing, goniometry, range of motion screening and sensory testing-Worked with patients with a variety of diagnoses/conditions from shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, total hip replacements, Parkinson's disease and ALS-Interacted with patients and their family to facilitate a therapeutic relationship-Created professional bond with prosthetics department, patient care advocates and physical therapists-Completed documentation daily-Issued appropriate adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment

Occupational Therapy Student - Fieldwork Level I

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

-Worked under supervision of OTR on Fridays of Spring 2019 semester-Observed individual pull-out sessions working on handwriting, fine-motor, bilateral coordination and classroom tool use-Observed push-in group session in intensive skills classroom-Facilitated group session in intensive skills classroom along with five other OT students-Facilitated small push-in classroom groups every week to target handwriting, hand-strengthening, bilateral coordination and visual perception-Evaluated two children using the Beery VMI, Sensory Profile and the Test of Handwriting Skills-Provided one-on-one intervention for one student to address behavioral issues and self-regulation

Occupational Therapy Student - Fieldwork Level I

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

-Worked alongside OTR and observed evaluations and treatment sessions-Reviewed patient’s charts and PMH prior to treatment session-Assisted in documentation of treatment sessions and evaluations, including SOAP notes and daily progress notes-Experience with paraffin, fluido-therapy, moist hot packs, therapeutic ultrasound and wound debridement-Performed soft-tissue massage of hands/wrists, manual release, dowel exercises and various fine motor activities with patients-Participated in monthly staff-meeting to review clinics progress

Occupational Therapy Student - Fieldwork Level I

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

-Worked alongside substance abuse counselors -Planned and ran weekly women's group to provide activities that promote sobriety and self-awareness-Attend weekly meetings with substance abuse counselors, nurses and director of facility to address daily concerns of clients