Experience

EDEN MEDICAL CENTER
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Occupational Therapist II

  • Jun 2016 - Present

Fairmont Hospital
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Occupational Therapist

  • May 2016 - Jan 2017

California Pacific Medical Center
• 700 & Above Employee
• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Occupational Therapy Intern

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

Dominican University of California
• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Occupational Therapy Graduate Student

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC): Kalmanovitz Child Development Center
• Occupational Therapy Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014


Alameda Health System: John George Psychiatric Hospital (JGPH)

• Occupational Therapy Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Conducted interviews and cognitive evaluations using the Allen Cognitive Level Screen. Led therapeutic groups on a daily basis to promote patients' health and wellness. Educated patients on life skills and stress management to enhance daily functioning. Contributed to daily meetings with the psychiatrist, nurse, and licensed social worker for treatment planning. Assisted with the implementation of sensory modulation techniques by presenting on current research findings regarding the use of comfort rooms in an acute psychiatric setting. Show less



UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program

• Occupational Therapy Volunteer

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Gained specialized knowledge of pediatric conditions and treatment interventions. Developed clinical skills by working directly with children with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavior disorders. Prepared arts and crafts projects for group therapy sessions. Managed play equipment in therapy room to enhance safety and efficiency. Gained specialized knowledge of pediatric conditions and treatment interventions. Developed clinical skills by working directly with children with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavior disorders. Prepared arts and crafts projects for group therapy sessions. Managed play equipment in therapy room to enhance safety and efficiency.



UCLA Graduate School of Education Information Studies

• Research Assistant for the Behavioral Interventions for Anxiety in Children with Autism II Project

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

  Contributed to discussions on latest research on autism and/or anxiety in children. Entered and managed vital data using SPSS. Administered assessments with potential participants and family members. Trained incoming research assistants as part of leadership responsibilities. Contributed to discussions on latest research on autism and/or anxiety in children. Entered and managed vital data using SPSS. Administered assessments with potential participants and family members. Trained incoming research assistants as part of leadership responsibilities.



Care Extenders Internship Program

• Care Extenders Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

  Performed in a fast-paced setting to provide patients with optimal hospital care. Offered psychosocial support to patients in postpartum and the emergency room (ER). Assisted nurses with routine procedures in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Observed surgeries and operations in Labor and Delivery and the ER. Organized cribs and supplies in the nursery and storage room. Answered patient calls and phone inquiries in the Medical Observatory Unit. Performed in a fast-paced setting to provide patients with optimal hospital care. Offered psychosocial support to patients in postpartum and the emergency room (ER). Assisted nurses with routine procedures in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Observed surgeries and operations in Labor and Delivery and the ER. Organized cribs and supplies in the nursery and storage room. Answered patient calls and phone inquiries in the Medical Observatory Unit.