Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2021 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

Level IIB Fieldwork

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

• Skilled nursing facility setting with clients aged 55+ with broad range of diagnoses including stroke, hip replacement, TKR, pneumonia, cancer, COPD, and renal failure. • Reviewed referrals and records, performed and documented evaluations, created plan of care, completed progress reports and discharge planning. • Identified and executed appropriate interventions including RNA training, NDT approaches, mindfulness strategies and home exercise programs. • Learned and adapted to culturally diverse needs, learned basic Vietnamese for communication to facilitate a cultivating relationship for health and healing. • Collaborated with other direct care providers on discharge planning and caregiver education. • Trained and mentored COTA student. • Competency in use of RehabOptima • Experienced in use of AM-PAC and Barthel Index. Show less

Level IIA Fieldwork

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

• Early intervention setting with children ages 0-5 with diagnoses of down syndrome, genetic disorders, autism, feeding delays and developmental delays. • Conducted and planned fine motor skills group in 3:1 and 2:1 setting with children and parents/caregivers • Developed and implemented treatment plans for 1:1 therapy session focusing on self-help skills, self-feeding techniques, sensory processing strategies, and oral motor control • Participated in weekly collaboration meetings with other direct care providers to adjust plans of care. • Educated and collaborated with families on home programs. • Completed evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress reports following Regional Center of Orange County and insurance formats. • Trained in use of PDMS-2, DAY-C Adaptive, and Sensory Profile 2 Show less

Instructor

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

• Developed and implemented lesson plans and led classroom activities for young adults on the autism spectrum, teaching basic life skills needed for independence. • Altered and adapted lessons to suit the needs and levels of individual students during classroom instruction. • Provided individual tutoring and classroom assistance to students transitioning to college-level courses. • Developed and implemented lesson plans and led classroom activities for young adults on the autism spectrum, teaching basic life skills needed for independence. • Altered and adapted lessons to suit the needs and levels of individual students during classroom instruction. • Provided individual tutoring and classroom assistance to students transitioning to college-level courses.

Level IC Fieldwork

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

• Participated and assisted with 1:1 therapeutic horseback riding for children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities. • Participated and assisted with 1:1 therapeutic horseback riding for children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities.

Level IB Fieldwork

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

• Assisted clients of various ages with neurological and physical disabilities in adapted strength, stretch, sports, and swim. • Assisted clients of various ages with neurological and physical disabilities in adapted strength, stretch, sports, and swim.

Level IA Fieldwork

• May 2017 - May 2017

• Shadowed OTR/L, participated in treatments, interacted with clients and collaborated on interventions in a skilled nursing facility • Shadowed OTR/L, participated in treatments, interacted with clients and collaborated on interventions in a skilled nursing facility

Occupational Therapy Aide

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

• Prepared patient for occupational therapy treatments by welcoming, comforting, escorting, and assisting patient into the treatment areas • Demonstrated routines, techniques, and proper use of equipment • Practiced therapeutic communication to encourage and motivate patients to achieve their goals • Prepared patient for occupational therapy treatments by welcoming, comforting, escorting, and assisting patient into the treatment areas • Demonstrated routines, techniques, and proper use of equipment • Practiced therapeutic communication to encourage and motivate patients to achieve their goals

Membership Advisor

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

• Responsible for planning and overseeing studio's grand opening, pre-sales, lead generation, promotions and client follow up. • Interacted with customers on a daily basis, solved client billing and membership issues and trained new employees in process and procedures. • Monitored, assessed and assisted current employees in their daily duties. • Responsible for planning and overseeing studio's grand opening, pre-sales, lead generation, promotions and client follow up. • Interacted with customers on a daily basis, solved client billing and membership issues and trained new employees in process and procedures. • Monitored, assessed and assisted current employees in their daily duties.

Student Athlete

• Feb 2011 - May 2013

• NCAA Division 1 sport requiring commitment, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. • Part of NCAA history when playing in first Division 1 women’s rugby game. • 2012 Tri-State Conference Champions, 2013 National Collegiate Championship 2nd runner up. • Participated in community service events such as: animal shelter volunteer read to schoolchildren and raised money for special causes. • MVP 2011-2012 season • Co-Captain 2012-2013 season • NCAA Division 1 sport requiring commitment, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. • Part of NCAA history when playing in first Division 1 women’s rugby game. • 2012 Tri-State Conference Champions, 2013 National Collegiate Championship 2nd runner up. • Participated in community service events such as: animal shelter volunteer read to schoolchildren and raised money for special causes. • MVP 2011-2012 season • Co-Captain 2012-2013 season

Intern and Seasonal Help

• May 2010 - Jan 2013

• Worked in many departments within this major department store focusing on customer service, inventory control, and organization of special product events. • Worked in many departments within this major department store focusing on customer service, inventory control, and organization of special product events.

Game Day Intern

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

• Assisted in general game day setup including; giveaways, programs, and sponsor tables. • Handled customer service inquires at front gate • Assisted in special events at ballpark, which included Kentucky High School Baseball Tournament, Autism Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, and specialty camps. • Assisted in general game day setup including; giveaways, programs, and sponsor tables. • Handled customer service inquires at front gate • Assisted in special events at ballpark, which included Kentucky High School Baseball Tournament, Autism Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, and specialty camps.