Medical Health

Objective

. To attain the position of an excellent Occupational Therapist through

hard work, planning and dedication for my patients as well as for the

organization.

Education

Masters of Science, Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

GPA: 3.762/4.000

Group Research: Predicting Quality of Life in Typically Developing

Adolescents and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Science, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

GPA: 3.311/4.000 Dean's List: 2 semesters

Fieldwork

Level II: Sheppard Pratt Health System, Towson, Maryland

March-June 2010

. Co-facilitated group therapy sessions to adolescents with severe

emotional and behavioral problems.

. Therapy focused on developing coping skills, age-appropriate social

skills, independent living skills, and improving self-esteem.

. Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to collaboratively

evaluate each client's abilities and needs, write client-centered

goals, create treatment plans and discuss discharge. Members of the

team included psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers,

nurses, and residential counselors.

Level II: United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton,

New York June-Sept 2010

. Evaluated and treated adults with a variety of diagnoses including

Cerebral Vascular Accident, Cancer, General Orthopedics, Cardiac

Dysfunction, and Spinal Cord Injury in the sub-acute setting.

. Treatment sessions focused on improving clients' skills necessary for

independent living, vocation, and adjustment to disability through

increasing cognitive and perceptual abilities, safety awareness, fine

and gross motor skills, range of motion, strength, as well and

education and training to use compensatory strategies and adaptive

equipment.

. Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to collaboratively

evaluate each client's abilities and needs, write client-centered

goals, create treatment plans and discuss discharge. Members of the

team included physicians, nurses, clinical social workers, physical

therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Elective Fieldwork: United Health Services Wilson Medical Center, Johnson

City, New York Oct-Nov 2010

. Evaluated and treated adults in the outpatient setting with a variety

of neurological conditions including Cerebral Vascular Accident,

Multiple Sclerosis, Wrist Drop, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Autism,

and Traumatic Brain Injury.

. Treatment sessions focused on improving clients' independence with

desired activities, roles, adjustment to disability through increasing

safety awareness, cognitive and perceptual abilities, range of motion,

strength, and fine and gross motor skills, as well as education and

training to use adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies.

. Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to collaboratively

evaluate each client's abilities and needs, write client-centered

goals, create treatment plans and discuss discharge. Members of the

team included physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and

neuro-psychologists.

. Observed and participated in different aspects of driver

rehabilitation evaluation and treatment.

. Provided with several opportunities to participate in the assessment

and treatment of patients in the acute care setting.

Level I: United Health Services Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, New

York October 2008

. Observed adult outpatient therapy sessions and inpatient evaluations

for individuals with a variety of diagnoses, including Traumatic Brain

Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Cancer, Spinal

Stenosis, Cardiac Dysfunction, and General Orthopedics.

. Treatment sessions focused on improving skills necessary for

independent living, vocation, and adjustment to disability through

increasing safety awareness, fine and gross motor skills, and range of

motion.

Level I: Broome-Tioga BOCES, Binghamton, New York

March 2009

. Observed pediatric therapy sessions in school for individuals with a

variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive

Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, and Psychiatric Conditions.

. Therapy focused on developing abilities to improve academic

performance, including fine and gross motor coordination,

organization, and attention span.

Level I: Titus Towers, Ithaca, New York

Aug-Dec 2009

. Conducted a needs assessment which included semi-structured interviews

with residents and staff and surveys to identify a specific area of

need within the facility.

. Created an oversized calendar to organize and increase resident

awareness and participation in activities and events.

Related Experience

Center for Life Skills, Ithaca College, Student Therapist

Aug-Dec 2009

. Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of student therapists.

Members of the team included students from physical therapy, speech

and language pathology, and recreational therapy. This team

collaborated to evaluate client's abilities and needs, write client-

centered goals, and create treatment plans. Client was 2 years post

Left Cerebral Vascular Accident.

. Treatment sessions focused on promoting teaching cognitive

compensations and practicing vocational skills.

. Documented through weekly SOAP notes.

. Attended team and family meetings to discuss client progress and

revise goals.

Occupational Therapy Adult Clinic, Ithaca College, Student Therapist

March 2008- March 2010

. Collaborated with student therapists to assess client abilities and

needs, write client-centered goals, and create treatment plans.

Treated individuals with variety diagnoses, including Parkinson's

disease, Left Cerebral Vascular Accident, and Wrist Tendonitis.

. Documented through weekly SOAP notes.

Work Experience

Ithaca College ID Office, Student Worker

April 2006 - March 2010

. Assisted with daily operations.

. Interacted with customers to create new IDs and troubleshoot ID

related issues.

. Knowledgeable on the use of multiple database systems.

. Trained newly hired student workers through verbal instruction and

demonstration.

. Self sufficient to handle office daily operations without supervision.

Certifications

CPR Adult, Child, and Infant, American Red Cross

February 2010

Ithaca College Scholarships

Emerson Scholarship

2006 - 2009

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