Melissa Nelson
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red CrossMar, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Concord Hospital Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Apr 2017 - Present
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Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
Working in outpatient rehabilitation with a focus on orthopedic conditions and post surgical treatment to the upper extremity. Also a part of Occupational Health; evaluating and completing ergonomic assessments within Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital campus as well as local companies. In addition, performing Post Offer Pre Employment Screenings. Working in outpatient rehabilitation with a focus on orthopedic conditions and post surgical treatment to the upper extremity. Also a part of Occupational Health; evaluating and completing ergonomic assessments within Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital campus as well as local companies. In addition, performing Post Offer Pre Employment Screenings.
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Birches At Concord
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Nursing Assistant
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May 2012 - Apr 2017
Provide support and care to residents by assisting with meals, transfers, personal hygiene, assistive devices and their activities of daily living. In addition, having the knowledge and understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's, Mental Health and Parkinson's Disease. Communicate and interact with nursing staff, management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related services provided to residents. Interact with resident's family members on a daily basis to make their loved ones… Show more Provide support and care to residents by assisting with meals, transfers, personal hygiene, assistive devices and their activities of daily living. In addition, having the knowledge and understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's, Mental Health and Parkinson's Disease. Communicate and interact with nursing staff, management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related services provided to residents. Interact with resident's family members on a daily basis to make their loved ones feel at home. Show less Provide support and care to residents by assisting with meals, transfers, personal hygiene, assistive devices and their activities of daily living. In addition, having the knowledge and understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's, Mental Health and Parkinson's Disease. Communicate and interact with nursing staff, management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related services provided to residents. Interact with resident's family members on a daily basis to make their loved ones… Show more Provide support and care to residents by assisting with meals, transfers, personal hygiene, assistive devices and their activities of daily living. In addition, having the knowledge and understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's, Mental Health and Parkinson's Disease. Communicate and interact with nursing staff, management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related services provided to residents. Interact with resident's family members on a daily basis to make their loved ones feel at home. Show less
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapy Student Intern- Level II Fieldwork
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
This is a 12 week internship at Outpatient Rehabilitation at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. I worked under a OT, who in addition to Outpatient Rehab, is involved in; work site assessments, hand therapy, cognitive and physical functional capacity evaluations, multidisciplinary TBI clinic and wheel chair assessments. The most common diagnoses seen during this internship were TBI, SCI, Stroke, Neurological impairments and Upper Extremity impairments. Skilled gained during this internship consist of… Show more This is a 12 week internship at Outpatient Rehabilitation at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. I worked under a OT, who in addition to Outpatient Rehab, is involved in; work site assessments, hand therapy, cognitive and physical functional capacity evaluations, multidisciplinary TBI clinic and wheel chair assessments. The most common diagnoses seen during this internship were TBI, SCI, Stroke, Neurological impairments and Upper Extremity impairments. Skilled gained during this internship consist of developing treatment plans to suit physical and cognitive abilities for each patient, completing daily treatment notes, administering standardized assessments, administering and documenting evaluations, and acquiring knowledge in relation to a variety of medical diagnoses. Show less This is a 12 week internship at Outpatient Rehabilitation at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. I worked under a OT, who in addition to Outpatient Rehab, is involved in; work site assessments, hand therapy, cognitive and physical functional capacity evaluations, multidisciplinary TBI clinic and wheel chair assessments. The most common diagnoses seen during this internship were TBI, SCI, Stroke, Neurological impairments and Upper Extremity impairments. Skilled gained during this internship consist of… Show more This is a 12 week internship at Outpatient Rehabilitation at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. I worked under a OT, who in addition to Outpatient Rehab, is involved in; work site assessments, hand therapy, cognitive and physical functional capacity evaluations, multidisciplinary TBI clinic and wheel chair assessments. The most common diagnoses seen during this internship were TBI, SCI, Stroke, Neurological impairments and Upper Extremity impairments. Skilled gained during this internship consist of developing treatment plans to suit physical and cognitive abilities for each patient, completing daily treatment notes, administering standardized assessments, administering and documenting evaluations, and acquiring knowledge in relation to a variety of medical diagnoses. Show less
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Swing for the Stars
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Concord
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Occupational Therapy Student Intern- Level II Fieldwork
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Completed a 12 week internship at an outpatient pediatric clinic specializing in Sensory Integration based on Ayres Sensory Integration Theory. During my internship, I acquired skills in creating and providing individualistic treatment plans to fit each clients needs, daily treatment notes, progress notes, clinical observations in relation to evaluations, and administering standardized assessments. In addition, by the 6th week, I had worked up to a full caseload of 25-30 clients who I was… Show more Completed a 12 week internship at an outpatient pediatric clinic specializing in Sensory Integration based on Ayres Sensory Integration Theory. During my internship, I acquired skills in creating and providing individualistic treatment plans to fit each clients needs, daily treatment notes, progress notes, clinical observations in relation to evaluations, and administering standardized assessments. In addition, by the 6th week, I had worked up to a full caseload of 25-30 clients who I was responsible for under a OT. Show less Completed a 12 week internship at an outpatient pediatric clinic specializing in Sensory Integration based on Ayres Sensory Integration Theory. During my internship, I acquired skills in creating and providing individualistic treatment plans to fit each clients needs, daily treatment notes, progress notes, clinical observations in relation to evaluations, and administering standardized assessments. In addition, by the 6th week, I had worked up to a full caseload of 25-30 clients who I was… Show more Completed a 12 week internship at an outpatient pediatric clinic specializing in Sensory Integration based on Ayres Sensory Integration Theory. During my internship, I acquired skills in creating and providing individualistic treatment plans to fit each clients needs, daily treatment notes, progress notes, clinical observations in relation to evaluations, and administering standardized assessments. In addition, by the 6th week, I had worked up to a full caseload of 25-30 clients who I was responsible for under a OT. Show less
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Academic Mentor
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May 2012 - May 2015
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Bagdad Wood
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Durham, NH
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Occupational Therapy Student Intern- Level I Fieldwork
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Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Gained experience working with geriatrics in a senior living center. Planned and facilitated occupation-based and client centered movement and exercise groups. Gained and developed knowledge regarding documentation, developing client based goals and skills of group dynamics. Gained experience working with geriatrics in a senior living center. Planned and facilitated occupation-based and client centered movement and exercise groups. Gained and developed knowledge regarding documentation, developing client based goals and skills of group dynamics.
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BoscawenElementary School
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Boscawen, NH
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Occupational Therapy Student Intern- Level I Fieldwork
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Two-week internship assisting in providing OT services from preschool to twelfth grade. Gained experience working with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delays and learning disabilities. Two-week internship assisting in providing OT services from preschool to twelfth grade. Gained experience working with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delays and learning disabilities.
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Education
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University of New Hampshire
Master’s Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor’s Degree, Occupational Science