Katherine N. Fonseca

*** ****** **. · Philadelphia, PA 19148 · 347-***-**** · adxq7b@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION: University of Scranton,

*** ****** **, ********, ** 18510

(570) 941 - 7540

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy May 2015 Bachelors of Health Sciences August 2010-

June 2014

CLINICAL Psychosocial Level II – Barrier Free Living, New York, NY Summer 2015 EXPERIENCE: * In charge of running group and individual sessions with residents daily Phys. Rehab Level II – Geisinger CMC, Scranton, PA Summer 2014 Inpatient Acute Care

* Treated a caseload of 8-11 patients and rotated between units (i.e. orthopedic, cardiac, ICU, and psych)

Phys. Rehab Level I – NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York January 2014 Inpatient Unit

· Worked in a Stroke unit and occasionally treated orthopedic patients. Psychosocial Level I – Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York June 2013 Inpatient Psychiatry

· Worked with mental health patients

Pediatrics Level I – Watch Me Grow NYC, New York, New York January 2013 Private Practice Outpatient Clinic

· Worked with children with various disabilities such as autism, developmental delays, fine-motor and sensory disorders. PROFESSIONAL American Occupational Therapy Association Member Fall 2012-Present MEMBERSHIPS: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Fall 2013-Spring 2015 New York State Occupational Therapy Association Fall 2012-Spring 2015 Student Occupational Therapy Association Member Fall 2011-Spring2014 EXTRACURRICULAR Colleges Against Cancer/Relay for Life Fall 2011-Spring 2014 ACTIVITIES: Student Occupational Therapy Association Fall 2011-Spring 2014 Urban Beats Crew (hip-hop dance) Fall 2010-Spring 2014 VOLUNTEER Clark Summit State Hospital Spring 2013

INVOLVEMENT: Advocacy Alliance – The Recovery Center Spring 2013 Long Island College Hospital Summer 2012

Montessori Pre-School, Scranton, PA Fall 2011-Spring 2013 Lackawanna Historical Society Fall 2011

LEADERSHIP: Colleges Against Cancer and Relay for Life Mission/Advocacy Chair Spring 2013

· Responsible for organizing events (i.e. table sits) to inform fellow students and community members about cancer

Kinesiology Lab Teaching Assistant Spring 2013

· Assisted with setting up the lab, handing out homework assignments, and helped students to understand the lessons and proper use of the equipment

Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) I Facilitator Spring 2012

· Planned and initiated activities related to each week’s topic, hosted class sessions, and encouraged students to use their skills to become more involved on campus and/or in the community EMPLOYMENT: ACTS Retirement Life Communities June 2018-Present

* Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) (per-diem – full time as of September 2018)

Fair Acres Geriatric Center (SNF) Fall 2016-Fall 2018

* Certified/Licensed Head Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) In charge of a team of COTA’s which rotated on a monthly basis. Also assisted the DOR with developing a facility wide assessment of all beds and evaluated residents bed mobility throughout 4 buildings, in order to comply with changing regulations regarding bed rails and alarms as restraints in SNFs. As a therapist I’ve also developed an ongoing editable document for rehab management/tracking of the wheelchairs and attachments issued to each resident, and copies were distributed to each unit manager. PS29 Kids Club Spring 2016

* Worked as an after school TA where I was responsible for 1-2 grades; taking attendance, ensuring positive behavior is carried out, engaging the kids in age appropriate activities inside and in the playground, and assisting with homework completion before pick-up time. Leahy Health Center – Clinic for the Uninsured Fall 2014-Spring 2015

* Research assistant & Clerical Work

I assisted my supervisors in collecting research regarding other free clinics, models of care used, etc. to promote the need for our clinic. She was in the process of writing a research article to submit to several medical journals. I also assisted around the office by doing clerical work and logging the volunteers hours.

Work Study Fall 2010-Spring 2015

· Math lab attendant

Responsible for making sure people take care of the equipment, re-filling the printers, turn off the computers, cleaning the dry erase boards, and locking up at the end of my shift

Royal Ambassador Fall 2010-Spring 2014

· Greet people when they arrive at the estate, check them in, and lead tour groups on campus

Park Slope Day Camp Summer 2013

· Head Counselor

Responsible for a group of 16-22 kids throughout the summer. I was in charge of managing my group during outings including to the park, trips, and during swimming lessons. Children ranged from ages 6-10

Senior Class Gift Officer Spring 2012

· Attended bi-weekly staff meetings and sent out emails to seniors to set up meetings and discuss philanthropy for our class. The Royal Fund Fall 2012

· Student Development Officer - philanthropy across campus CERTIFICATIONS: Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) #363427 Present – 03/31/22 Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L) #OC014736 10/06/16 – 06/30/21 COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, EPIC Medical Documentation, Casamba, Graphic Design

REFERENCES: Christopher Garvey

Fair Acres Rehab Dept.

340 N. Middletown Road

Lima, PA 19037

(610) 891 – 5739

Julie Nastasi

University of Scranton

Edward Leahy Hall 320

800 Linden St

Scranton, PA 18510

(570) 941 - 5857

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