Brenna DeStefano
Occupational Therapist at Sasco River Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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New York Occupational Therapy License
New York State Department of EducatOct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)Sep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Connecticut Occupational Therapy License
Connecticut Department of Public HealthSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationMay, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Sasco River Center
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Nov 2019 - Present
Occupational Therapist at Sasco River Center, a merger between Sensory Kids and Southfield Center Occupational Therapist at Sasco River Center, a merger between Sensory Kids and Southfield Center
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OT Student Intern
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
Successfully managed a caseload of 6 patients with a variety of conditions including strokes, debility, spinal fusions, knee and hip replacements, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Lead individual treatment sessions focusing on upper extremity strength, balance, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and coordination. Evaluated and treated patients in conjunction with physicians, patients, and families. Communicated with patients and their families to facilitate understanding of the rehabilitation process at all stages of treatment. Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
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Connecticut Valley Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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OT Student Intern
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Treated a total of 38 patients in a long-term psychiatric unit with various mental health illness including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Lead group focused intervention sessions, with 5-20 members per session, focusing on cognitive orientation, reality orientation, skill building, and stress management. Led group sessions focusing on the daily orienting of patients, as well as cognitive orientation/stimulation utilizing items such as the weather, words of the day, and various brain games. Assisted patients on leisure/social skills, stress management, and skill building with weekly banking and store purchases.
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Co-Leader, OT Student Volunteer
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
Researched, planned, and implemented stress management strategies in group sessions followed by analysis of progress. Documented individual treatment notes and progress for each group member. Designed, planned, and implemented weekly psychosocial groups to assist high school students in a transition program. Researched, planned, and implemented stress management strategies in group sessions followed by analysis of progress. Documented individual treatment notes and progress for each group member. Designed, planned, and implemented weekly psychosocial groups to assist high school students in a transition program.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Sacred Heart University
Master's degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
2014 - 2017
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor's degree, Health Science Pre Professional Track (Geriatric Wellness Minor)
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