Therapist Occupational

Krupa P. Kuruvilla

. 415-***-**** .*****.***********@*****.*** .3091 Fazio Terrace, Dublin, CA

94568

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

MA Occupational University of Southern California,

Therapy Cumulative GPA : 3.6/4.0

(08/13/2008 -

05/15/2009)

Bachelor's in Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Occupational Therapy, Mumbai,

Occupational Therapy India

Cumulative GPA : 3.9/4.0

(11/03/2003 -

02/22/2008)

CPR Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

(Through March 2015)

EXPERIENCE

Pediatric San Mateo Foster City School District

Occupational

Therapist Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team

understanding of student occupational performance strengths

-AlphaVista and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning,

Services and service delivery.

(11/01/2012 - Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's

Present) occupational profile through a variety of functional,

behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled

observation, checklists, histories, and interviews and

-Progressus Therapy synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written

report.

(11/14/2011- Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on

10/31/2012) student needs and evaluation results.

Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review

evaluation results, integrate findings with other

disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual

education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.

Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive

technology and training instructional staff to meet

individual needs and to help students function as

independently as possible.

Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance

with professional standards, state guidelines, and school

system policy.

Occupational San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center (SNF)

Therapist

Implemented, planned, and organized occupational therapy

-Hallmark programs based on patient needs and monitored patient

Rehabilitation response for modifications as needed.

( 07/18/2011 - Established and carried out treatment programs based on the

11/13/2011) diagnostic information in order to meet the patient's needs

and the goals of the patients' families. Documented and

maintained records of individual patients. Conferred

regularly with other team members on the patient's treatment

plan, progress, and prognosis.

Kept abreast of new trends in occupational therapy by taking

up continuing education units at Hallmark University.

Occupational Kennedy Care Center (SNF)

Therapist

Implemented, planned, and organized occupational therapy

-Hallmark programs based on patient needs and monitored patient

Rehabilitation response for modifications as needed.

(12/07/2009 Established and carried out treatment programs based on the

-07/01/2011) diagnostic information in order to meet the patient's needs

and the goals of the patients' families. Documented and

maintained records of individual patients. Conferred

regularly with other team members on the patient's treatment

plan, progress, and prognosis.

Kept abreast of new trends in O.T. by taking CEU's at

Hallmark University.

Pediatric Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics

Occupational

Therapist Developed programs and activities in order to help patients

(07/2009 - 11/2009) develop physical and mental functions. Provided occupational

therapy services to patients, monitored the patients'

response and modified treatment as indicated.

Documented and maintained records of individual patients.

Assisted the patients and the families to obtain and

understand information relative to the specific disorder(s)

while in the therapeutic setting to facilitate patient

development. Conferred regularly with other team members such

as the floor time, behavioral and music therapists' on the

patient's treatment plans and progress.

Children's Rehabilitation Centre - Mumbai, India.

JuniorOccupational

Therapist Evaluated, formulated intervention plans, developed home

(03/24/2008- programs and treated children with cerebral palsy, mental

04/24/2008) retardation, sensory deficits, delayed milestones,

hemiparesis and hemiplegia.

OccupationalTherapy Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Occupational Therapy, Navi Mumbai,

Intern India.

(08/21/2007 -

01/21/2008) Worked with patients on a daily basis by planning,

implementing and administering physician-prescribed

treatments, including assisting in fine motor skills,

walking, and other life functioning skills.

Worked in six different postings such as Medicine, Surgery,

Orthopedics, Community Based Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and

Out-Patient Rehabilitation.

Assisted in developing at-home programs for patients to

continue exercises and development of motor skills, allowing

patients to return home in a shorter amount of time.

VOLUNTEER WORK Mentor for 'Akanksha' (Non-Profit Organization) (Sep 2007 -

Feb 2008) Mumbai, India. Worked with less privileged

children from slum areas.

Volunteered at the 'Sports Meet for Paraplegics' held by the

'Society for the Rehabilitation of Paraplegics.' (Jan 2006),

Mumbai, India

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