VANESSA MENDOZA

** ***** ****** *** * New Bedford, MA 02746 · 508-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To acquire a position as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a rehabilitation setting while utilizing my education and training to promote, maintain, and restore functional independence in daily living skills.

SKILLS

-Experience with safe handling and education of AE and DME

-Maintain confidentially and HIPPA

-Fluent in Spanish and English

-Create patient orientated goals and document patient progress

-Dependable and reliable

-Empathetic and understanding during the intervention and training with clients and family

-Ability to:

-Administer standardized testing selected by the OT and OTA

-Grade an activity to motivate or challenge client to facilitate progression of goals

-Gather appropriate information from chart review, client interview, or staff interaction regarding the client’s functional status, home environment, ect.

-Plan activities that reflects the client’s interests and occupational value

-Understanding:

-The intervention procedures initiated by the OT

-The role of the OTA and OT within the practice setting

EDUCATION

Bristol Community College May 2022

Associates of Science Degree- Occupational Therapy Assistant

FALL 2014- SPRING 2019

Bristol Community College May 2019

Associates of Science Degree- General Health Science

Greater New Bedford Voc tech June 2013

High School Diploma-Medical Assistant Program

EXPERIENCE

Providence Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Providence, RI — Student OTA: Fieldwork level II

March 28- May 20, 2022

Planned interventions and activities for outpatient treatment sessions for veterans. Some common diagnosis for treatment sessions included carpal tunnel syndrome, RTC repair, stroke, ALS, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow. I used CPRS- electronic medical system to document each treatment session. I observed and issued AE/DME and customized splints.

Angelo Elementary School, Brockton, MA — Student OTA: Fieldwork level II

January 10- March 11, 2022

Worked alongside with an Occupational Therapist to create goals and interventions for ASD students from 1st- 5th grade. I assisted OTR with administration of standardized testing and obtaining data to help plan intervention and goals. Planned activities for group sessions and individual therapy sessions.

Morton Hospital Outpatient Rehab, Taunton, MA — Student OTA: Fieldwork level I

October 22- November 12, 2021

Observed an Occupational Therapist with 10+ years of experience in an outpatient rehab facility. I was able to observe new evaluations, re-evaluations, routine visits, splint making, and client-centered goal making.

St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, MA — Certified Nurse Assistant

May 2016 - PRESENT

Perform basic nursing functions such as personal care, taking vital signs, ambulating patients, assist with feeding, assist nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging patient, and assist nurse with minor procedures and patient examinations. Prepare and clean exam rooms and rooms for minor procedures.

Lifestream Inc, Fall River, MA — Personal Advocate/CNA

January 20,2014 - May 2016

Advocate consumers to become independent, assist with daily living activities, provide transportation into the community, administer medications, assist with toileting and bathing.

Hawthorne Medical Associates, North Dartmouth, MA —Student Medical Assistant

January 2013 - March 2015

Perform variety of tasks a medical assistant would do daily such as, calling patients into examination room, taking their vitals, height and weight and documenting, obtaining patients medical history, medication lists, allergies, and demographics while in the room.

CERTIFICATES

-CNA/HHA -Medical and Community Interpreter Certificate

- Infection Control & Prevention Certification - Body mechanics Certification

-Alzheimer’s Certificate - CPR and First Aid Certified -

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