Occupational Therapist State University

SAMANTHA BOVA

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Home: 330-***-**** Cell: 216-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Recent graduate with previous hands on experience working in school-based pediatrics and adult acute care

spinal cord injury settings during level II fieldwork. Very motivated and enjoys helping clients/students gain

needed skills. Past experience developing/implementing pediatric intervention programs in school-based setting.

LICENSES

• CPR Certified

• First Aid Certified

• Registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in Ohio

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

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Pediatric rehabilitation background Experience with Assistive Technology

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Acute spinal cord rehabilitation background Communication Devices

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Observant Acute care comprehension

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Empathetic and patient Experience with IEP meetings

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Time management proficiency Experience working with student/client's and

• their families

Autism spectrum familiarity

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• Experience in evaluation

Experience with Assistive Technology

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• Experience in intervention

Communication Devices

• CPR training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONARCH CENTER FOR AUTISM

Shaker Heights, OH

Level II Fieldwork 08/2013 to 11/2013

• Screened/Evaluated Students

• Developed goals and interventions for students

• Maintained organized documentation and student files.

• Recommended adaptive techniques and equipment to teachers and family members for students

• Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress.

• Worked with COTA/L on a regular basis

• Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

• Conducted IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to occupational therapy.

LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER

Cleveland, OH

Level II Fieldwork 05/2013 to 08/2013

• Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

• Created individualized home exercise programs for client's at discharge.

• Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

• Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other

equipment.

• Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.

• Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

• Recommended equipment and in-home modifications.

• Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional

abilities.

• Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.

HOLZER HEATH SYSTEM- THERAPY CENTER

Jackson, OH

Level I Fieldwork 02/2013 to 04/2013

• Observe evaluations

• Observe/assist with intervention

• Assist with goal development

• Assist with discharge planning

• Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTERS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2013

Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH

• GPA 3.75/4.0

• Member, American Occupational Therapy Association 2011-present

• Served on SOTA executive board; fulfilled treasurer duties including money management, fundraising,

and organizational ordering.

• Attended AOTA 2012 National Conference

• Attended OOTA 2012 Student Conclave

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BACHELORS OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2011

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

• GPA 3.65/4.0

• OT prerequisites

BACHELORS OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE 2010

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

• GPA 3.056/4.0

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Provided stimulating 5-stage group activities to residents with developmental disabilities in 2013

• Team captain and participant in Alzheimer's Association Walk in 2013

• Assisted with arthritis screenings and fall prevention screenings at health fairs in 2013

• Developed/led preschool activity groups in 2012

• Provided specified activities for preschool and elementary aged students with mild, moderate, and

intensive educational needs in 2012

• Led healthy living groups at substance abuse rehabilitation center in 2012

• Visited weekly with a resident; lead/participated in group activities at long term care facility in 2011

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