Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Swim Instructor

• Jun 2013 - May 2023

Taught group swim lessons to children three to 12 years of age Taught group swim lessons to children three to 12 years of age

Level II Fieldwork Student

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

· Completed initial evaluations on patients to identify their strengths and areas of need/deficits in order to become more independent in the skilled nursing facility · Completed individualized treatment plans for patients who had generalized deconditioning, falls, dementia, strokes, orthopedic injuries, cardiopulmonary conditions for patients who were in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. · Collaborated with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance (COTAs) and co-treated with Physical Therapists (PTs) · Completed documentation using Net Health in a timely fashion and with accuracy · Created a Splinting Inventory Sheet for nurses and therapists to keep track of patients who have been distributed splints Show less

Hand Therapy Observation

• Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

· Observed two hand therapists evaluating and treating patients with: ORIF, fractures, CMC reconstruction, Dupuytren's contracture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Swan neck deformity, Boutonniere deformity, Trigger finger, Mallet finger, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear (TFCC), Lateral epicondylitis, sprains of digits, lacerations, burns, tenolysis, ganglion cysts, osteoarthritis, nerve compression · Gained knowledge performing evaluations to identify patients' physical conditions and symptoms, create a treatment plan based on deficits identified at evaluation, discuss OT goals based on what is most important to the patient, determine current level of function based on evaluation, educate patients on their condition and prognosis, use clinical reasoning skills, perform ROM, removing stitches · Educated patients on purpose of scar massage/how to perform scar massage, positioning, tendon gliding exercises, and post-surgical protocols · Obtained splinting experience by creating the following splints: volar wrist, ulnar gutter, mallet finger, finger tip protector Show less

Hand Therapy Observation

• Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

· Observed five hand therapists evaluating and treating patients with: fractures, amputations, lacerations, first/second degree burns, nerve injuries, compartment syndrome· Hands-on experience with providing physical agent modalities to patients: heat, ice, paraffin bath, ultrasound

Doctoral Practicum

• Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

· Performed research on the psychometric data, administration and scoring processes of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE); created a training module on the administration, scoring, and documentation of the assessment; implemented the assessment into practice· Led four in-person trainings with 10 people which included the acute care OT team at VCU Health to establish competency in the FMA-UE before implementation with post-stroke patients

Private Lessons Swim Instructor

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Tailor swim lessons to each individual according to their needs and level Tailor swim lessons to each individual according to their needs and level

Level II Fieldwork Student

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

· Completed initial evaluations on patients, identified their strengths and areas of need/deficits to become more independent in the inpatient rehabilitation setting · Collaborated with the patient care team to develop and provide individualized treatment plans for patients who had strokes, orthopedic injuries, and cardiopulmonary conditions · Completed documentation using Cerner Corporation in a timely fashion and with accuracy · Independently presented to the team with each patient's: barriers to independence, focus of treatment sessions, progression of treatment, and discharge plan · Worked with an interdisciplinary team to discuss patients' progress and level of care · Created an Adaptive Equipment Recommendations Handout for patients and their families to purchase affordable equipment for a safe discharge home Show less

Level I Fieldwork Student

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

· Observed a licensed OT in the Servicemember Transitional Advanced Rehabilitation (STAR) program which is designed for those transitioning out of the U.S. military into civilian life · Improved the duration of quality of sleep of patients with PTSD, and sleep disorders by tracking their sleep and providing sleep hygiene equipment · Observed a licensed OT in the Servicemember Transitional Advanced Rehabilitation (STAR) program which is designed for those transitioning out of the U.S. military into civilian life · Improved the duration of quality of sleep of patients with PTSD, and sleep disorders by tracking their sleep and providing sleep hygiene equipment