Experience

Granite VNA

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Feb 2019 - Present



Crotched Mountain Foundation

• Occupational Therapist

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Occupational therapist for ATECH, assistive technology of NH.



Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Evaluate, develop treatment plans for, treat and discharge (as appropriate) up to 25 patients on caseload in 110 bed skilled nursing facility, with majority of caseload being short term rehab patients• Develop individualized treatment sessions to ensure patient returns to highest level of ADL functioning• Collaborate with COTA and supervise/mentor as necessary • Coordinate with patient and family (as appropriate) and colleagues to determine most appropriate treatment plan • Report at team, interdepartmental and family meetings with patients and their families• Perform home evaluations and recommendations for safe return home as deemed necessary• Work closely with related professionals, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing and social work• Demonstrate high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently• Proficient in use of Rehab Optima• Routinely implemented use of ultrasound machines, diathermy, and electrical stimulation for management of wounds, pain and strengthening.



New England Therapy Associates

• Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Evaluate, develop treatment plans for, treat and discharge (as appropriate) up to 25 patients on caseload in 110 bed skilled nursing facility, with majority of caseload being short term rehab patients• Develop individualized treatment sessions to ensure patient returns to highest level of ADL functioning• Collaborate with COTA and supervise/mentor as necessary • Coordinate with patient and family (as appropriate) and colleagues to determine most appropriate treatment plan • Report at team, interdepartmental and family meetings with patients and their families• Perform home evaluations and recommendations for safe return home as deemed necessary• Work closely with related professionals, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing and social work• Demonstrate high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently• Proficient in use of Rehab Optima• Routinely implemented use of ultrasound machines, diathermy, and electrical stimulation for management of wounds, pain and strengthening.



RehabCare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Evaluate, develop treatment plans for, treat and discharge (as appropriate) up to 25 patients on caseload in 110 bed skilled nursing facility, with majority of caseload being short term rehab patients• Develop individualized treatment sessions to ensure patient returns to highest level of ADL functioning• Collaborate with COTA and supervise/mentor as necessary • Coordinate with patient and family (as appropriate) and colleagues to determine most appropriate treatment plan • Report at team, interdepartmental and family meetings with patients and their families• Perform home evaluations and recommendations for safe return home as deemed necessary• Work closely with related professionals, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing and social work• Demonstrate high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently• Routinely implemented use of ultrasound machines, diathermy, and electrical stimulation for management of wounds, pain and strengthening.



Bayside Neurorehabilitation

• Fieldwork II Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Evaluated, developed treatment plans for, treated and discharged (as appropriate) up to eight patients on caseload Collaborated with patient and family (as appropriate) and colleagues to determine most appropriate treatment plan Reported as appropriate at team and family meetings with patients and their families Showed high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently



Dover Rehabilitation and Living

• Fieldwork II Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Evaluated, developed treatment plans for, treated and discharged (as appropriate) up to eight patients on caseload Reported as appropriate at team and family meetings with patients and their families Showed high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently



Wells Elementary

• Fieldwork I Intern

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010



Common Connections, Biddeford, ME

• Fieldwork I Intern

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010



Seal Rock Healthcare

• Fieldwork I Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009



Courville at Nashua

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

  Assisted with programs to develop motor skills, allowing patients to return home in a shorter amount of time Supervised by Occupational Therapist and Nursing Home Administrator Worked with recovering patients by assisting in fine motor skills, walking, and other life functioning skills



Greater Rochester Chamber of

• Events Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2007

  • Obtained fundraising dollars in the amount of $11,000• Prioritized, met deadlines and made productive use of time under constant pressure• Developed on-site logistics requirements for various events• Carried out marketing plans for over 11 events• Showed high communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability work independently



City of Cape Coral

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Recreation Specialist II

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Responsible for all Recreation Specialist I duties, plus:• Obtained sponsorship for over 10 yearly events in the amount of $20,000• Attended many City wide and community event permitting meetings• Participated in hiring and interviewing new candidates• Coordinated Inaugural Cape Coral Coconut Festival, a three day festival with a $60,000 budget• Involved in budget balancing and planning process for approximately 20 events per year• Cultivated many business connections and partnerships

• Recreation Specialist I

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2005

  • Team member in planning and carrying-out of many events, trips, etc.• Coordinated Lee County Senior Games, 2004 – 2006 with 570 participants• Coordinated Annual Thanksgiving 5K with 1,400 participants• Accountable for marketing plans, advertising and promotions• Acquired many sponsorships and donations, both monetary and in-kind• Prepared various reports for Department Director and City Administration including financial, accounting, and business plans