Milagros Sotomayor OTR/L
Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Professional Summary
A Registered and licensed occupational therapist in the state of Michigan with 6 months of clinical experience; 3 months in a skilled nursing facility (inpatient) with adult clients and 3 months in outpatient with pediatric clients. Great interpersonal and communication skills. Motivated and enthusiastic team player that is driven to achieve exceptional client outcomes as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Licenses
Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist, State of Michigan 2019- Present BLS, CPR, First Aid, and OSHA certified 2016- Present Education
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2015 – 2018
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - MSOT
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 2011 - 2013 Psychology – BS
Miami Dade College – Kendall Campus, Miami, FL 2009 - 2011 Associates in Science
Specialized skills
• Bilingual, Fluent in Spanish and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint (Type 55 WPM)
• Dependable, hardworking team player, fast
learner
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Ability to cooperate with clients, families,
and caregivers
• Ability to maintain the
confidentiality of all clients
• Interpersonal Skills
• Childcare Experience
• Problem-solving skills and ability to
adapt procedures to meet client
needs
Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinical Experience, Level II Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics April- June 2018 Optimized Today’s Wellness Therapy Solutions, Miami, FL
• Assessed, treated and documented for all children of different ages from infant to adolescent with varied diagnoses (e.g. sensory integration disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, TBI, CVI, nonverbal)
• Planned and implemented skilled interventions focusing on bilateral coordination, visual motor integration, self-care skills, and fine motor coordination
• Administered and interpreted Berry VMI, Sensory Profile, The Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second edition (BOT-2), and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition (PDMS-2).
• Created occupational profiles
• Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with healthcare professionals, children and all caregivers of children
• Monitored children’s response to therapeutic programs addressing feeding, sensory, and positioning needs and recommended assistive devices for classroom use
Adult Rehabilitation Clinical Experience, Level II Occupational Therapist- Inpatient January- April 2018 Heartland of Kendall HCR ManorCare, Miami, FL
• Observed and treated patients in a skilled nursing facility
• Evaluated and executed skilled interventions, and documented into a computerized system daily caseload of 4 to 6 patients with neurological, neurodegenerative diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, comorbid orthopedic and/or cardiac diagnoses (e.g. Parkinson’s, CVA, Total Hip Replacement, total knee replacement, TBI,
• Administered and interpreted FIM, MMT, ROM, MMSE, and Barthel index
• Monitored patient’s response to therapeutic programs and goal attainment when addressing functional ADLs, IADLs, positioning needs, and social participation
• Created occupational profiles
• Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when collaborating with an interprofessional team, healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to advance patients’ goals.
• Educated/trained patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, specific precautions (when needed), Assistive devices and therapeutic interventions aimed at safety in all areas of participation in daily life.
• Facilitated therapeutic exercises and structure Home Exercises programs for discharge home
Coursework and Academic Experience
Service Delivery in Occupational Therapy Barry University Miami, FL Strategic planning for a community-based program utilizing multidisciplinary communication and supervision Service Delivery: Backpack Awareness Capstone Graduate Project Barry University Miami, FL Review of literature, project proposal and design, creation of a professional manuscript, pilot presentation of manuscript, collection, and interruption of data from pilot presentation Capstone Title: Sprouting Through the Seasons: Horticulture Activities in Mental Health. Capstone Subject: The benefits of incorporating horticulture activities to improve the stresses that comes with Mental Health
Professional Experience
Secretary to the Fire Chief 2014-2016
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Miami Florida
• Prepared and disseminated correspondence
After School Care Leader 2009-2011
Christina M. Eve Elementary
• Managed daily activities
• Updated parents on child performances
• Managed parent payments