Occupational Therapist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Fieldwork Level IIB: Outpatient Pediatrics/ Outpatient Hand Therapy

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

•Completed assessments and evaluations for both pediatric and adult hand therapy populations, utilizing assessment measures focusing on fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, and sensorimotor components (such as the DTVP, QuickDASH, 9-Hole Peg Test and ROM). •Communicated with patients and their families to provide education, discuss progress, and ensure carryover at home/school. •Implemented evidence-based, motivating, and client-centered interventions that aligned with individual therapy goals. •Gained experience in the fabrication of orthoses such as radial wrist/thumb immobilization orthosis (WHFO), wrist cock-up splint, and dorsal blocking finger splint. Show less

Fieldwork Level IIA: Acute Care Hospital

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

•Analyzed client medical records to appropriately perform initial evaluations and determine the best plan of treatment for each client. •Facilitated health and well-being through developing therapeutic rapport with clients to promote positive patient outcomes. •Administered assessments such as the MOCA, ACLS, SLUMS, and Barthel Index. •Assisted medically complex patients with various IV lines and monitor leads with bed mobility, transfers, and functional mobility. •Facilitated patient independence through education and training on adaptive dressing techniques, use of adaptive equipment, energy conservation techniques, proper body mechanics during transfers, and adherence to necessary precautions (sternal, cardiac, spinal, THR,TKA, etc.). Show less

Intellectual Disabilties/ Developmental Disabilties Supports Coordinator II

• Sep 2017 - May 2019

•Communicated with, monitored, and advocated for eligible clients and families within the ID/MH services systems. •Recommended and referred clients to the appropriate county services and resources; Wrote letters of medical necessity when appropriate (i.e. to request home health aide services) •Oversaw an OT home evaluation for a home modification request under the consolidated waiver. •Participated in Individual Support Plan, OVR, and related team meetings and facilitated discussion between support team members. •Improved time management skills by updating appropriate patient documentation in accordance with county-specific deadlines. •Attended IEP and Transition meetings to help promote smooth transition into adult services. •Helped clients to identify individual safety/support needs; prioritized and advocated to supervisory staff in preparation for county-based PUNS meetings (primarily Bucks/Montgomery counties). Show less

Mental Health Technician

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

•Provided direct supervision to children and adolescents with ASD (and additional MH diagnoses) on an inpatient psychiatric unit to ensure safety through the completion of 15-minutes rounds. •Assessed daily vital signs of 12+ patients and provided min/mod A during ADL tasks PRN. •Contributed to patient treatment plans. •Planned and implemented therapeutic activity groups and facilitated patient participation using therapeutic redirection and de-escalation principles as needed. •Communicated appropriately to licensed professionals regarding patient needs and behaviors. •Documented timely and appropriately. Show less

Legal File Clerk

• May 2013 - Jul 2014

•Assisted in retention and destruction of closed client files to maintain client confidentiality. •Scanned client files to convert information into Worldox database system to archive relevant information. •Assisted lawyers by sorting through files to locate useful data for court cases and correspondence evidence. •Updated and reorganized filing system to incorporate new metrics to better enable workflow for the team. •Assisted in retention and destruction of closed client files to maintain client confidentiality. •Scanned client files to convert information into Worldox database system to archive relevant information. •Assisted lawyers by sorting through files to locate useful data for court cases and correspondence evidence. •Updated and reorganized filing system to incorporate new metrics to better enable workflow for the team.