Occupational Therapist

Christina Lam

**** *. **** ******, ************, PA 19145 C: 267-***-**** ********@*****.***

Education

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA August 2017

College of Public Health

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

• GPA: 3.84 (Magna Cum Laude)

• Recipient of the Jill Brandis Memorial Scholarship Award

• Recipient of the Carole J. Simon Award

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA May 2013 College of Arts and Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

• Minor: Sociology

• GPA: 3.42 (Cum Laude)

Skill Highlights

• Extensive experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings

• Extremely organized, thorough, and attentive to detail

• Self-directed and able to work independently with limited supervision

• Facilitative and supportive leadership

• Empathetic, patient, and culturally aware

Occupational Therapy Experience

LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT INTERN June 2017 – July 2017 Warwick House Residential Treatment Facility, Warminster, PA

• Performed evaluations, developed treatment plans, implemented group and individual interventions in the pediatric community mental health setting

• Ran 3-4 groups and provided 3-4 individual treatments daily for children who have experienced trauma

• Participated weekly community meetings and daily shift-change meeting to provide occupational therapy perspective to existing interdisciplinary teams

• Provided staff and parent education regarding occupational therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention

(TBRI), and sensory processing

• Provided staff training on implementing successful groups; created group programming for staff grounded in occupational therapy and TBRI

LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT INTERN April 2017 – June 2017 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• Performed evaluations, developed treatment plans, and implemented interventions in the acute inpatient setting for a caseload of 5-6 patients

• Provided patient and caregiver education regarding mobility recommendations, energy conservation, safe transfers, durable medical equipment, and discharge recommendations

• Documented all notes using the Epic system

LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT INTERN January 2017 – April 2017 St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Performed evaluations, developed treatment plans, and implemented interventions in the skilled nursing facility setting for a full caseload of 6-7 patients

• Provided patient and caregiver education regarding mobility recommendations, energy conservation, activity simplification, pain management, joint protection, hip precautions, safe transfers, wheelchair management, community mobility, home modifications, adaptive devices, and durable medical equipment

• Wrote physician orders and re-certifications; ordered splints and equipment as needed

• Documented all notes (evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge) using the Rehab Optima system

• Presented first in-service for rehabilitation team on Allen Cognitive Levels and practice implications LEVEL I FIELDWORK STUDENT INTERN October 2016 – November 2016 SEPTA Accessible Transportation Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Practiced physical and cognitive assessments used to help determine eligibility for paratransit

• Observed interviews and physical assessments in evaluation sessions with older adults

• Performed literature search on standardized travel assessments related to public transportation

• Assisted level 2 fieldwork students during travel training sessions with middle school students

• Attended AARP panel on topics related to promoting an age-friendly community RESEARCH STUDENT INTERN September 2016 – December 2016 Philadelphia Asian Family Health Resource, Philadelphia, PA

• Supported one family with child who has autism during home visits and community outings in understanding intervention strategies, accessing resources, and engaging in natural environments

• Collaborated with Physical Therapy student for an interdisciplinary approach

• Conducted literature research on the relationship between cultural humility, language barriers, developmental disorders, disability, and access to service delivery systems

• Prepared and presented poster at the AOTA annual conference

• Oriented, trained, and supported new student interns joining the project SUMMER STUDENT INTERN June 2016 – August 2016

Bridging the Gaps, Philadelphia PA

• Developed and began implementation of a Heat Stroke Prevention Program in North Philadelphia community as part of summer internship program

• Ran weekly groups with the senior residents at the Gray Manor Senior Living Facility and provided health education while engaging the senior citizens in recreational activities

• Assisted in running mammogram event at Rising Sun Health Center

• Completed weekly journal entries and participated in group discussions to reflect on experiences within the community

LEVEL I FIELDWORK STUDENT INTERN February 2016 – April 2016 Inglis House, Philadelphia, PA

• Developed and implemented intervention focusing on compensatory strategies for decreased memory and cognition for one client

• Administered Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota, manual muscle testing, and range of motion assessment on one client

• Engaged adult day program clients in indoor recreational activities STUDENT INTERN September 2015 – April 2016

Ken Crest Services, Philadelphia, PA

• Developed and implemented intervention focusing on letter recognition, handwriting, and visual motor integration for one student as part of community learning experience

• Performed Beery Visual Motor Integration assessment on two students

• Led group activities focusing on number recognition for preschool class

• Collaborated with other student interns to transform school garden into an outdoor learning classroom Community Leadership and Service

CHILDCARE PROVIDER October 2015 – Present

Philadelphia Asian Family Health Resource, Philadelphia PA

• Provide on-site childcare during monthly community workshop for parents of children with autism as part of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Program

• Plan and facilitate structured workshop activities for the children

• Supervise, promote self-regulation, and ensure safety of the children during activities

• Provide family education and translation services as needed VOLUNTEER November 2013 – December 2016

Occupational Therapy Department of the VA Medical Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

• Observed hand, outpatient rehabilitation, and group treatment sessions

• Interacted with veterans and transport patients throughout hospital when needed

• Scheduled appointments, send out appointment letters, and perform clerical work

• Organized, disinfected, and re-stocked equipment in the therapy gym VOLUNTEER May 2014 – June 2014

Magee Rehabilitation Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Observed in-patient and out-patient OT treatment sessions on the spinal cord injury floor

• Provided basic assistance during treatment sessions when needed Research Experience

STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT June 2012 – May 2013

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted in study visits and transcribed during visit ultrasounds as part of an infant feeding study

• Accompanied participants throughout hospital and assisted in check-in process for study procedures

• Assembled study materials, organized data material and participant binders, created participant folders, and prepared exam rooms

STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT January 2011 – May 2012 Mood and Anxiety Center for Treatment Research, Philadelphia, PA

• Recruited participants for the DSM-5 field trial as part of an effort to update the diagnostic manual

• Phone screened potential participants for depression, bipolar, and anxiety studies

• Scheduled appointments, organized participant binders, and managed data material Extracurricular Activities

PEER MENTOR May 2016 – December 2016

Student Occupational Therapy Association

• Provided mentorship to one first-year student

• Responded to emails regarding program-specific questions and general concerns

• Provided academic and overall support during in-person meetings as needed SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR October 2015 – December 2016

Student Occupational Therapy Association

• Advocated for the occupational therapy profession through social media

• Managed and published posts on student association online blog and Facebook page

• Led social media committee in projects and events

• Produced semester newsletter for the Temple Occupational Therapy Program MEMBER September 2010 – May 2013

Vietnamese Student Association

• Participated in organized cultural activities

• Choreographed dance segment for annual culture show

• Provided mentorship to two students

Professional Memberships & Activities

GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY October 2015 – Present Member

AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION November 2016 – Present Member

PENNSYLVANIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION November 2015 – 2016 Member

STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOCIETY August 2015 – May 2017 Member

Presentations & Conferences

AOTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE March 2017

Poster Presentation

TEMPLE OT ANNUAL ACADEMIC FESTIVAL December 2015 and 2016 Poster Presentation

BRIDGING THE GAPS ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM September 2016

Poster Presentation

AOTA/NBCOT NATIONAL STUDENT CONCLAVE November 2015 Attendee

Additional Skills

• Minimum Professional Proficiency in Vietnamese

• CPR/AED certified for professional rescuers and health care providers

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and conducting online research

• Knowledge of clinical research methods

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