High School Occupational Therapist
Resume:
Stephanie M L Potts
Email: ********@*****************.***
Address:
City: Bear
State: DE
Zip: 19701
Country: USA
Phone: 302-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Licensed Occupational Therapist well-versed in a broad range of programming, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability. Enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 1/2001 to 1/2012 (Occupational Therapy)
High School Dipolma from Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Chatham University, Hamden CT 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist well-versed in a broad range of programming, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability. Enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Licenses
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
CPR Certified
Skill Highlights
Patient assessment expert
Adaptive to changing environments
Acute rehabilitation background
Splinting capability
Outpatient therapy background
Geriatrics experience
Acute care comprehension
Autism spectrum familiarity
Assistive Technology Communication Devices
CPR training
Head injury knowledge
Observant
Empathetic and patient
Consistent quality care
Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
Time management proficiency
Medicaid billing competency
Professional Experience
June 2012 to Current
Fox Rehabilitation Newark, Delaware
Occupational Therapist
Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
6/2009 to 11/5/2012 12:00:00 AM
January 2011 to June 2012
Colonial School District New Castle, DE
Occupational Therapist
Conduct treatment and evaluations for pediatrics in Integration and special education services.
Assist with Accommodations for handwriting, specialty seating, and Maintaining attention in the classroom.
Started a Sensory Processing program for children with sensory deficits.
Worked with Assistive Technology to increase student's ability for optimal academic achievements
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
January 2008 to January 2011
Christiana Care Health Systems Newark, DE
Occupational Therapist
Evaluation and treatment of patients with disabilities including: patients, stroke and other neurological disorders, geriatrics, oncology, orthopedics and general medical /surgical patients.
Worked closely with rehab team of physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and other professionals in a fast paced, acute care hospital
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation..
March 2012 to April 2012
Continuing Education
Sensory interventions for ADHD students - 11/11
Single Switch training for pediatrics - 4/11
Neurological Emergencies - 11/10
Tracheotomy and Ventilator swallowing and speaking valves - 9/09
Stroke Team Training - 5/09
Power to End Stroke Course - 4/2009
Splinting Course: Immobilization Splinting with Orfit - 12/2008
Understand Birth Defect - 10/2008
Managing Spasticity in the Neurological Patients - 6/2008
September 2007 to December 2007
AI DuPont Children's Hospital Wilmington, DE
Occupational Therapy Student
Quinnipiac University Level II Fieldwork Site, Acute Care.
Fieldwork site included: Evaluation, screenings, treatment sessions,.
splinting with pediatric population and various diagnoses.
May 2007 to August 2007
Parkview Nursing and Rehab Wilmington, DE
Occupational Therapy Student
Quinnipiac University Level II Fieldwork Site.
Evaluation, screenings, rehabilitation treatment with geriatric population and various diagnoses.
May 2006 to August 2006
Horizon House Philadelphia, PA
Occupational Therapy Student
Quinnipiac University Level II Fieldwork Site.
included: Planning and running groups, 1:1 intervention, and creation and implementation of an Animal Assisted Therapy Group.
December 2006 to May 2007
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center Old Lyme, CT
Occupational Therapy Student
Hippotherapy Center for individuals with varying disabilities.
Headed a research study at High Hopes, as well as planned and assisted with hippotherapy sessions.
September 2002 to May 2007
Quinnipiac University Fitness Center Hamden, CT
Supervisor
Supervised a four person staff, and overseeing entire sports complex and athletic center.
August 2002 to May 2007
Hamden, CT
Occupational Therapy Student
Completion of 150 hours of Clinical level I sites with variety of settings
diagnoses, and patient areas of service.
Specific Areas of Specialty include: Hippotherapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Mental Health, and Pediatric Sensory Integration Clinic.
June 2009 to September 2009
Clinical Fieldwork Instructor, Level II student
Education and Training
2006 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy
3.54 GPA
January 2008 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
Master of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy
3.82 GPA
2012 Chatham University Pittsburg, PA
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy
4.0 GPA
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