BERNADETTE M. AVERSANO

Melbourne, FL ***** ***–**4-0917 admiwo@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Patient and flexible Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking to build and bolster performance in individuals with functional limitations adapt and/or restore function. Enthusiastic bilingual team player deeply committed to quality care for achieving superior patient outcomes.

EDUCATION

Associates of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant Keiser University – Melbourne, FL

Graduate – December 2019

Dean’s List – 2018

SOTA Club Member – Student Occupational Therapy Association – 2018 – 2019

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Level II Fieldwork:

September 3 – December 20, 2019

A+ Therapy Pros

Early development pediatric care; worked alongside OTR in Early intervention infancy to elementary grades providing skilled services & intervention

oConditions: ADHD, sensory diet, developmental delays, depression, gross/fine-motor deficits

oSkills used: Developmental milestones, primitive motor reflexes, sensory integration, oral motor, Peadbody Motor Development, PDMS-2, co-treatments Speech and Physical Therapy among other methods.

Visiting Nurse Association of Florida (VNA)

Home health care; worked along COTA and OTR treating, evaluating & discharging clients

oConditions: Alzheimer’s, cognitive, diabetes, strokes, kidney disease, CVA, depression, anxiety, quadriplegics, dementia, Parkinson’s, total-hip replacements, COPD, cancer/brain lesions, lumbar injuries and surgeries, plus many others.

oSkills used: Therapeutic use of self, PNF, ADLs/IADLs retraining, manual muscle techniques, among others methods.

Level I Fieldwork:

APRIL 1 – 26, 2019

Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Rockledge, FL

Brevard Alzheimer’s – Joe’s Club, Melbourne, FL

Achieve Therapy Services – Pediatric, Satellite Beach, FL

Easter Seals, Palm Bay, FL

WORK HISTORY

Teach Art Skills to children 4 – 6 yr. old Melbourne, FL 2018 – Present

Homeschool Teacher/Co-Op collaborative Teacher Great Falls, MT 2010 – 2017

SKILLS

Adaptive to changing environments, client centered focus, trained in motor/cognitive skills therapy. Competent in mmt, goniometer, 9-hole peg test, PAMS, transfers, medical lifts modalities, blood-borne pathogens, hot/cold therapy, AHA first-aid CPR certified, HIPPA OSHA certified, proper exercise & treatment planning. Fluent in Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

AOTA member 2018 – Present

SURS – 22nd Dragons SURS Spouse Group 2011 – Present

Volunteer in community – various opportunities (church, events, etc.) 2005 – Present

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