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Morgan Huffman

**** *** ***** ** **** Mary, FL **746

Phone: 407-***-**** E-Mail: *******.*******@*****.*** MH Objective statement:

Keenly seeking opportunity to apply learned information in the occupational therapy field with working knowledge of inpatient care, program development, and patient education. Education

Creighton University- Omaha, NE Doctor of Occupational Therapy August 2017- May 2020 Awards: Placement on the Dean’s list

Union College- Lincoln, NE Bachelor of Social Work August 2012- May 2017 Awards: Citizenship and Leadership Scholarship

Experience

North Texas Therapy Innovations Dallas, TX January 2020- April 2020 Program Development Clinical Experience

-Assisted a sensory integration-based occupational therapist with developing a program for women in the community

-Program consisted of sensory integration, manual therapy, and home exercise and modifications in order to treat anxiety for women ages 18-60

-Responsible for developing program, managing marketing, and treating patients Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lincoln, NE September 2019- December 2019 Clinical Experience

-Supervised by occupational therapist while caring for patients in skilled nursing facility

-Responsible for completing evaluations including but not limited to: balance safety, strength, cognition, ADLs, and IADLs

-Further responsible for treating patients with a client-centered and evidence-based interventions. The Handwriting Clinic Dallas, TX May 2019- August 2019 Clinical Experience

-Assisted pediatric-based occupational therapist with running group sessions focused on improving fine motor skills, visual tracking, behavioral challenges, and gross motor skills in order to improve child’s handwriting.

-Conducted assessments to measure child’s cognitive and development level in order to create optimal therapy sessions

-Was trained on occupational therapists’ specific handwriting curriculum that has been proven to improve child’s handwriting, thus increase independence in school. Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center Denver, CO July 2018- August 2018 Clinical Experience

-Assisted recreational therapists with group activities with 12-15 participants with neurodegenerative diagnoses.

-Conducted assessments to measure client’s quality of life and cognition Rejuvenating Women Omaha, NE February 2018- March 2018 Clinical experience

-Assisted with planning daily activities for women who have survived human trafficking

-Assisted in leading out activities and interventions that ranged from meal preparation courses to learning how to play tennis

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Greater Omaha Pathway Class of 2020 Omaha, NE August 2017- May 2018 Student Representative

- Attended bi-weekly PHPSG meetings

- Relayed all information discussed back to the class

- Participated in planning fundraisers and other functions with fellow Greater Omaha officers Union College Women’s Dorm Lincoln, NE August 2016- May 2017 Head Resident Assistant (Student Dean)

- Assisted the head and assistant deans in administration and management

- Attended weekly staff meetings

- Served as a resource and communication agent for the residents

- Planned social and spiritual events for the residents

- Developed relationships with the Resident Assistant team and the residents. Lutheran Family Services, Refugee Resettlement Lincoln, NE August 2016- May 2017 Intern

- Welcomed, supported, educated, and advocated for 60 refugees as they entered their new and foreign homes

- Assisted in locating and preparing homes

- Acquired funding for their immediate cash needs and rental fees

- Filed for social security

- Enrolled children in schools and adults in ESL classes

- Obtained necessary medical documents and treatment

- Ensured that all other social, emotional, and physical needs were met New Image Youth Center Orlando, FL June 2015 – August 2015 Counselor

- Assisted with the director with coordinating the daily activities throughout the summer

- Assisted in tutoring

- Took the children on weekly field trips

- Helped ensure a positive and safe atmosphere.

Kuda Vana Children’s Home Zimbabwe, Africa August 2014 – May 2015 Caretaker

This is an orphanage located in Zimbabwe that is dedicated to caring for the 35 children living there and to help them not only to survive, but to thrive.

- Assisted in helping with the daily activities of the children

- Taught English, math, and writing

- Met any emotional needs of the children.

References

Ashley Schutte- ******.*******@*******.***, 402-***-**** Elizabeth McBride – **********@*****.*** (214) 417- 6578 Jan McCleskey- ***@********************.*** 214-***-****

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