Occupational therapist

Jennifer Kostarellas

** ******* ****** ~ Dracut, MA 01826

Home: 978-***-**** *********@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Patient-driven, highly organized professional with a diverse background in health care coupled with an aptitude for building rapport among individuals with disabilities. Flawless attention to detail, exceptional communication abilities, and a high level of professional dedication and perseverance.

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a position as an occupational therapist

EDUCATION

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA

Master of Education in Occupational Therapy, 2009

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL MA

Prerequisite Courses – Pre Health, 2005-2007

Selected Coursework: Human Nutrition, Statistics, Nutrition and Gene Expression, Community Health, Developmental Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology

WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE, WASHINGTON, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, 2006

Selected Coursework: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physical Chemistry, Biomedical Grant Writing, Bioorganic Chemistry, Molecular Biology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sunny Acres Nursing Home- Chelmsford, MA Director of Rehabilitation 2019-present

Genesis Rehab-Medford, MA January 2010-present

Courtyard Nursing Care Center

Performed evaluations and treated clients with various neurological, cardiovascular, and orthopedic diagnoses

Evaluated and provided treatment interventions for clients on long term dementia unit

Received specialized training in use of thermal modalities for various diagnoses, seating and positioning, and treatment interventions for clients with dementia.

Level II Affiliations

Tewksbury State Hospital-Tewksbury, MA June-September 2009

Locked Inpatient and Rehab Mental Health Unit

Performed evaluations on patients with multiple psychiatric diagnoses

Received specialized training in sensory assessment tools

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on daily basis by attending rounds and team meetings

Documented weekly progress notes and annual assessments

Facilitated 3-4 groups/day including psycho educational and task groups

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center-Nashua, NH March-June 2009

Acute Care

Evaluated and treated orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and oncology patients upon admission

Received specialized training and education utilizing adaptive equipment and techniques for patients with cardiac and orthopedic diagnoses

Documented progress with daily notes

Made discharge recommendations for patients post evaluation

Collaborated with members of an interdisciplinary team daily

Educated patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment

Developed a handout on post hip surgery precautions and recovery

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center-Nashua, NH March-June 2009

Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Performed evaluations to diagnose hand and UE diagnoses

Provided individual treatments to patients with various diagnoses, including tendonitis, CVA, fractures, post surgical tendon repairs, and burns

Received individual in services on splinting, thermal modalities, wound and scar care

Level I Affiliations

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital-Salem, MA January 2008

Transitional Care Unit

Observed and assisted OTR with assessments, progress notes, treatment planning, chart reviews

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Hawthorn Services (Intern)-Chicopee, MA September-December 2009

Outpatient Adult Day Center

Developed and facilitated psychosocial and task groups once/week for 8 weeks for clients with various diagnoses

Springfield College Child Development Center (Intern)- Springfield, MA March –May 2008

Observed the interaction of children of various age groups

Designed appropriate equipment for toddler classroom

Westfield High School (Intern)-Wesfield, MA February-April 2008

Developed a “Job-Kit” on how to make and design postcards for adolescents in the special education program

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE, Washington, PA 1/2005-1/2005

Student Researcher, Bioorganic Lab

Managed the synthesization of benzene derivatives as a key component of vital biological precursors used to identify proteins in Halobacteria.

Conducted a one-month research project under the direction of Dr. Leonard on the Diels-Alder reaction of coumalic acid derivatives.

Utilized the Diels-Alder reaction to synthesize benzene derivatives.

HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

SAINTS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Lowell, MA 2004 & 2005-Present

ER Patient Admitting Registrar (7/2005-Present)

Diligently implement admitting and registration procedures for ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients seeking emergency room treatment.

Transport wheelchair and injured patients to the emergency room and prenatal clinic.

Educate patients on hospital health care policies and the declaration of a medical health care proxy.

Nursing Assistant Volunteer (6/2004-8/2004)

Provided impeccable assistance to the nursing staff with responsibility for stocking the OR and patient rooms with medical equipment and supplies.

Transported patients from all hospital departments to the operating room; prepared them for surgery.

Observed several surgeries in the operating room under the supervision of the attending physician.

SUNBRIDGE NURSING HOME-GLENWOOD, Lowell, MA 1/2006-8/2007

Patient Care Volunteer

Deliver care and support to patients during leisure activities to enhance coping methods and daily skill development. Facilitated rapport and communication among patients with disabilities.

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HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE (Continued)

WINCHESTER HOSPITAL REHABILITATION, Winchester, MA 2/2006-8/2007

Physical Therapy Aide

Streamlined patient flow via frequent communication to the physical therapist upon arrivals.

Participated in simple treatment set-ups under the direction of the physical therapist.

Assisted patients in moving to and from the treatment area.

Performed daily inventory and equipment safety checks. Ordered necessary supplies.

GREATER LOWELL PEDIATRICS CLINIC, Lowell, MA 6/2002-8/2002

Medical Staff Assistant

Retrieved and disseminated patient records to physicians and nurses.

Prepared medication orders for physicians.

Coordinated patient appointment scheduling.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in PC, Mac OS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe InDesign.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Modern Greek

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