CHRISTINA A. STEELE

Freehold, NJ ***** adi4si@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Consummate professional whose ultimate goal is to obtain a position as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled, holistic, client-centered care. Skill highlights include geriatric experience, service-oriented and team-oriented background, intermediate/conversant language fluency in Spanish, upbeat personality, compassionate to the needs of others, observant to details, punctual, and receptive to new ideas. EDUCATION:

Keiser University – Melbourne, FL Graduated: May 2020 Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Dean’s List: 3.82 GPA

Vice President, SOTA – Student Occupational Therapy Association Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – New Brunswick, NJ Graduated: May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE:

Level II Fieldwork:

Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center – Toms River, NJ January 2020 – March 2020

● Worked with clients with orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal diagnoses to increase functional independence

● Familiar with computer documentation skills with RehabOptima with >90% productivity

● Knowledgeable in transfer techniques and dressing techniques to educate patients on compensatory and remedial performance adaptations

● Provided relevant clinical in-service education to the rehabilitation team to aide in patient rehabilitation Coastline Physical Therapy – Melbourne, FL March 2020 – May 2020

● Experience with upper extremity orthopedic diagnoses and post-surgical rehabilitation

● Established clinical competence in goniometry and dynamometer testing to gage patient’s progress during rehabilitation

● Splint fabrication experience to provide support during post-injury healing

● Provided home exercise programs specific to patient need to maintain functional activity tolerance Level I Fieldwork:

● Joe’s Club – Adult day care for Alzheimer’s clients

● Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – Acute and Long-term care

● Sunshine Physical Therapy – Outpatient pediatric occupational therapy

● Ability Plus Therapy – Intensive pediatric occupational therapy WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:

All Care Physical Therapy – Jackson, NJ November 2020 – Present Physical Therapy Aide

● Experience assisting patients with upper and lower extremity orthopedic diagnoses and post-surgical rehabilitation

● Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership and creating a Safe, Effective Environment

● Prepares treatment area/room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols

● Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines

● Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. INOVA Alexandria Hospital – Alexandria, VA June 2017 – August 2017 Occupational Therapy Volunteer

● Volunteered in a 318-bed community hospital that provides both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy services. Completed 101 hours of observation, spending most of that time in the outpatient unit of Occupational Therapy care in Hand Rehabilitation.

● Observed inpatient evaluations and treatment/interventions, to include hip arthroscopy, vertigo, cardiac artery bypass, and cord impingement. Performed hospital volunteer responsibilities including linen organization, sanitizing equipment, making copies and filing, and teaching two (2) prospective volunteers on the roles, responsibilities and expectations of their duties. The Fountains at Washington House – Alexandria, VA June 2017 – August 2017 Occupational Therapy Volunteer

● Volunteered at a retirement community with 209 rooms that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing services. Completed 61 hours of observation.

● Experienced inpatient Occupational Therapy Care and evaluations of patients with Parkinson’s, dementia, multiple sclerosis, hip arthroscopy, femur fractures, humeral fracture, dyspnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and arthritis

● Learned about neuromuscular re-education, posterior and anterior hip precautions, goals of therapy set by patient and therapists, home modifications for safe ambulation, and the confidentiality and ethics of treating geriatric patients

Northeast Spine & Wellness Center – Clark, NJ September 2014 – December 2014 Physical Therapy Volunteer

● Volunteered at a specialized rehabilitative medical facility that provided pain management and physical therapy and chiropractic care to patients. Acquired 268 shadowing hours of with a Chiropractor, Physical Therapist, and Physical Therapist Assistant.

● Assisted with educating patients on rehabilitative exercises and how to adhere to their care plan.

● Learned about reciprocal inhibition, the health benefits of electric stimulation, and how certain injuries and ailments (such as Medial Collateral Ligament, hip replacement, and nerve damage) will affect other areas of the anatomy.

OTHER RELATED SKILLS:

Intermediate/Conversant Language Proficiency (Spanish) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, RehabOptima

CPR certified (Expiration: 3/2021), ServSafe Certified (Expiration: 4/5/2021) Blood Borne Pathogens, HIPAA compliance, Medical Errors, Human Trafficking Competent in APA format, AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Core Values, Upper Extremity Assessments, Home Assessments, ADL transfers, Orthotic Fabrication, Movement and Activity Analysis, and Aging Wellness Program

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