Experience

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Occupational Therapist

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Nazareth Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Treated up to 14 patients/day as the center’s only OT for a variety of post-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity • Administered functional outcome measures and provocative tests t/o the UE (DASH, Finkelstein’s, Speed’s, MMT, GRIT, Upper Quarter Screen) • Translated treatment plans and administrative information to Spanish-speaking patients, offering them equal quality of care • Advocated for the role of OT by educating MDs and gaining referrals for treatment of shoulder conditions, thus growing my caseload significantly • Fabricated and modified specialized custom orthoses (volar gutter, volar wrist) and recommend commercially available orthoses (Push metagrip) • Achieved high quality outcomes and pt. satisfaction through evidence-based practice • Supported the Nazareth Hospital TCU unit on a per diem basis by: • Treating patients with vastly different diagnoses, goals, and care plans • Facilitating safe D/C for TCU patients by collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team • Adapting to SNF standards of practice, rules and regulations • Advance self-learning with continuing education through the Hand Rehabilitation Foundation, ASHT, and Medbridge Show less



Institute For Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabiltation

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Level II Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Responsible for managing 100% case load for a wide array of clinically complex patients specializing in Dupuytren’s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fractures of the hand, distal radius, and elbow. • Fabricated and modified several types of orthoses. Attended splinting seminar with facility owner to achieve and exceed service competency. • Conducted thorough evaluations and interventions for clients, documenting via Systems4PT EMR. • Developed and presented content in meetings with colleagues, providing updates to clinical care of distal radius fractures and flexor tendon injury. Show less



Aramark

• United States
• Hospitality

• Catering Service Worker

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  Deliver superior customer service in various event settings such as charity auctions, board meetings, and social events. • Responsibly served beverages in high-paced settings with 0% incidence of intolerable patron behavior. • Ensured events were set up in ample time and cleaned up in a timely manner. • Collaborated with others by assuming many roles and becoming flexible during high-stress events. Deliver superior customer service in various event settings such as charity auctions, board meetings, and social events. • Responsibly served beverages in high-paced settings with 0% incidence of intolerable patron behavior. • Ensured events were set up in ample time and cleaned up in a timely manner. • Collaborated with others by assuming many roles and becoming flexible during high-stress events.



FOX Rehabilitation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Level II Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions for the geriatric population in various clinical settings, always upholding FOX values and culture. Specialize in treating cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and dementia patients. Selected Contributions: • Gradually added clients to eventually manage 100% caseload for the final 30 days of the internship. • Completed evaluations and treatment sessions as well as necessary documentation via Raintree EMR. • Developed and presented content in both weekly and monthly meetings with colleagues, providing practice updates on clinical care. • Coordinated with nursing staff and aides to provide person-centered and effective clinical care as part of the interdisciplinary team. Show less



Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  • Assisted occupational therapists in planning and executing treatment sessions in the skilled nursing facility. • Observed evaluations and treatment sessions. • Encouraged and motivated clients to achieve their goals. • Assisted occupational therapists in planning and executing treatment sessions in the skilled nursing facility. • Observed evaluations and treatment sessions. • Encouraged and motivated clients to achieve their goals.



Bubba Dogs

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2018

  Superior leadership and customer service in a managerial role at a concessions business during summers in Sea Isle City, NJ. Selected Contributions: • Trained four new employees quickly and effectively. • Accurately managed cash transactions up to $100 without a register. • Reliably managed all operations when owner was not present - open and close, food preparation, dish-washing, coordinating transactions with the bank and patrons, and purchasing from vendors. Superior leadership and customer service in a managerial role at a concessions business during summers in Sea Isle City, NJ. Selected Contributions: • Trained four new employees quickly and effectively. • Accurately managed cash transactions up to $100 without a register. • Reliably managed all operations when owner was not present - open and close, food preparation, dish-washing, coordinating transactions with the bank and patrons, and purchasing from vendors.



Behavioral Crossroads, LLC

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

• Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Assisted case managers in carrying out group counseling sessions in an adult day center. • Used communication skills to facilitate positive interactions with the clients. • Assisted case managers in carrying out group counseling sessions in an adult day center. • Used communication skills to facilitate positive interactions with the clients.



TOTALY SENSE-SATIONAL, LLC

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  • Assisted occupational therapists in planning and executing interventions. • Observed evaluations and treatment using sensory-integration, TomatisTM, and DIR/Floor-timeTM approaches. • Assisted occupational therapists in planning and executing interventions. • Observed evaluations and treatment using sensory-integration, TomatisTM, and DIR/Floor-timeTM approaches.