Kristen Marcantuono, MA, OTR/L

** ****** **** ***** ***** Neck, NJ 07722

Phone: 908-***-**** E-Mail: ada1yi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Highly motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of clinical settings. Seeking employment in a client-centered, therapeutic environment that will allow me to expand my clinical knowledge, and utilize my skills to provide exceptional care. Licensing/Certification

Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of NJ, April 2016-Current Registered by the National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Member of American Occupational Therapy Association NJ Department of Education Certification

Physical Agent Modality certified

CPR certified, American Red Cross

Education

Stockton University Galloway, NJ

Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy December 2015 o Suma Cum Laude

o Graduate Assistantship with focus on research and Assistive Technology o Assisted in administration of a continuing education course regarding Assistive Technology hardware/software

o Dean’s List

Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2012

o Magna Cum Laude

o Undergraduate thesis

o Dean’s list

Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts May 2010

Employment

Encore Rehabilitation-Skilled Nursing Facility Freehold, NJ October 2018-Current

Evaluation and development of client centered care plans for geriatric clients in a skilled sub-acute rehabilitation setting

Providing comprehensive, function based treatment to facilitate productive aging and improved quality of life

Completing point of service documentation an a daily basis and providing direct supervision to COTA’s Communication with multidisciplinary team regarding treatment and discharge planning Modifying treatment plans appropriately to maximize client progress and facilitate improved independence

Children’s Specialized Hospital Outpatient Center Hamilton NJ/New Brunswick NJ November 2017-September 2018

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for children, infant through young adult with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities

Developing measurable and functional goals to increase independence in age appropriate tasks Providing sensory integration therapy and developing home programs Parent/family education on sensory integration and other intervention techniques Page 2

Multidisciplinary communication regarding patient progress and referral to appropriate specialists as needed

Communicating information to child study team for school related services/IEP when requested Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of services rendered and progress towards functional goals

Genesis Rehabilitation- Skilled Nursing Facility Freehold, NJ April 2016-November 2017

Evaluation, development and implementation of client centered care plans to achieve highest level of function

Communication of client progress and need for continued therapy services to interdisciplinary care team Completing point of service documentation and providing direct supervision to COTA’s Discharge planning including client/family education, equipment needs, and home exercise plan development

Fieldwork Experience

Level II Fieldwork

Children’s Center of Monmouth County Neptune, NJ

September-December 2015

Caseload of approximately 8-9 students per day, seen in 30 minute group and individual sessions Diagnoses included Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, and vision and hearing impairment

Performed screenings and evaluations to assess for deficits in range of motion, visual-perceptual skills, and sensory processing skills.

Recommended orthotics and adaptive equipment based on evaluation data Participated in a wide range of multidisciplinary staff and IEP meetings, and ongoing collaboration with classroom teachers

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Tinton Falls NJ May-July 2015

Caseload of 7-8 patients per day, seen in 60 minute individual and group sessions Performed comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation for adult/geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including CVA, TBI, orthopedic injury, cardiopulmonary disorders, neurologic impairment

Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and discharge recommendations Recommended and ordered adaptive equipment, developed home exercise plans, conducted family training sessions and participated in wheelchair and home evaluations Participated in outpatient therapy evaluations, and treatments including physical agent modalities, LSVT program for Parkinson’s Disease, and driving assessment Level I Fieldwork

Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital Marlton, NJ

September-November 2015

Observed and participated in the evaluation, treatment planning, service delivery, and documentation processes for adults/geriatrics in an inpatient rehabilitation setting Provided adaptive equipment training to patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and neurological impairments

Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation Galloway, NJ February-April 2014

Observed and participated in the evaluation and treatment of medically compromised children in a pediatric daycare setting

Observed and directed client-centered treatments to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an outpatient therapy setting

Observed and assisted in the facility’s pediatric feeding clinic

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