Experience

Acacia Home Health, Inc.

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

• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2018 - Present



Servicare Therapy and Feldcare Connects

• Orange County, California Area

• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Home Health Occupational Therapist Home Health Occupational Therapist



Goodwill of Orange County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapist

  • May 2018 - Present



Seven to 7 Physical & Hand Therapy

• Irvine, Santa Ana and Anaheim clinics

• Hand Therapist (Intern)

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Level II B Fieldwork Rotation- Outpatient Clinic Conducted evaluations, treatments, progress updates, and discharges of patients with varying hand diagnoses including musculoskeletal disorders, orthopedic injuries and neurological disorders. Treated patients with extensor and flexor tendon repairs, fractures, and rotator cuff repairs as well as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, sprains and lateral and medial epicondylitis. The interventions included electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, and heat/cold packs in preparation for manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities and neuromuscular re-education. The emphasis was on improving joint AROM, muscle strength, pain reduction, and normalizing sensation Show less



Stanbridge University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• OT student

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018



MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

• Laguna Hills, CA

• Occupational Therapist (Intern)

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  LEVEL IIA Fieldwork Rotation Handled a full caseload of patients with diagnoses such as hip / knee replacement, spinal surgery and stroke recovery. In inpatient therapy performed patient evaluations and facilitation of functiional ADL performance and therapeutic exercises and activities. In outpatient therapy performed patient evaluations, manual therapy, facilitation of coordination and dexterity exercises and PNF exercises. LEVEL IIA Fieldwork Rotation Handled a full caseload of patients with diagnoses such as hip / knee replacement, spinal surgery and stroke recovery. In inpatient therapy performed patient evaluations and facilitation of functiional ADL performance and therapeutic exercises and activities. In outpatient therapy performed patient evaluations, manual therapy, facilitation of coordination and dexterity exercises and PNF exercises.



Intervention for early childhood

• Level I C Fieldwork Rotation

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Treated children from birth to age 6 in collaboration with treating OTR with a variety of special needs, including, but not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory issues, prematurity, and general developmental delays that are undiagnosed. Parent participation in early intervention programs was encouraged and focused on the entire family supporting each child. Treated children from birth to age 6 in collaboration with treating OTR with a variety of special needs, including, but not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory issues, prematurity, and general developmental delays that are undiagnosed. Parent participation in early intervention programs was encouraged and focused on the entire family supporting each child.



Dynamix Rehabilitation

• Downey, CA

• Level IB Fieldwork Rotation

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Observed manual treatments covering the entire upper extremity, including carpal tunnel. Administered paraffin wax, heat packs and E-Stim to patients. Developed therapeutic exercises customized to each patient. Observed manual treatments covering the entire upper extremity, including carpal tunnel. Administered paraffin wax, heat packs and E-Stim to patients. Developed therapeutic exercises customized to each patient.



The Wellness Center

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Level I A Fieldwork Rotation

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Facilitated group counseling with patients for grief and anxiety using mindfulness techniques. Participated in initial patient evaluations. Developed Medicaid and Medicare educational group in order to help lower income patients navigate the healthcare system. Facilitated group counseling with patients for grief and anxiety using mindfulness techniques. Participated in initial patient evaluations. Developed Medicaid and Medicare educational group in order to help lower income patients navigate the healthcare system.



College Hospital, Laguna Woods

• Laguna Woods, CA

• Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Facilitated group therapy with 8-12 patients (geriatric population) Taught principles of health and wellness- both emotional and physical Completed progress notes daily Facilitated group therapy with 8-12 patients (geriatric population) Taught principles of health and wellness- both emotional and physical Completed progress notes daily



Kaleidoscope Counseling

• Marriage and Family Therapy Associate

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Worked as co-therapist in intensive attachment based play therapy with children. Counseled parents and taught skills after reviewing recorded sessions of treatment. Planned and actively participated in week long intensive sessions of therapy. Worked as co-therapist in intensive attachment based play therapy with children. Counseled parents and taught skills after reviewing recorded sessions of treatment. Planned and actively participated in week long intensive sessions of therapy.



Open Hand Inc

• Home-based Therapist

  • 2003 - 2009

  Worked with a case load about 10-15 patients (teenagers) providing home based counseling during the probationary period. Provided mentoring and education in regards to school, relationships, drug and crime. Worked with mothers and children to bring about reunification. Worked with a case load about 10-15 patients (teenagers) providing home based counseling during the probationary period. Provided mentoring and education in regards to school, relationships, drug and crime. Worked with mothers and children to bring about reunification.



University of the Nations

• Speaker

  • 2008 - 2008

  Taught a class of 25 college students on family systems and genograms. Facilitated discussion and conducted one on one sessions with 12 students. Taught a class of 25 college students on family systems and genograms. Facilitated discussion and conducted one on one sessions with 12 students.