Tatum Todd, OTR/L

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Maricopa, Az *5139 adyavc@r.postjobfree.com

Tel:520-***-****

Summary

To establish a career as an experienced Occupational Therapist, I can assist patients in achieving their goals using my broad knowledge and skills to provide outstanding patient care. My current position as a student is in an outpatient clinic where we see primarily hand patients. By being in this setting I can work towards my ultimate goal of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist.

Summary of Skills

Transfer patients

Therapeutic techniques (specialize in hand therapy)

Squat, crawl, bend/stoop, kneel, use standing balance, climb stairs

Use hands repetitively

Convey verbal and manual instructions

Monitor vital signs, changes in patient status

Function effectively under supervision

Perform treatments

Patient education

Interact and establish patient rapport

Function effectively under stress

Respond appropriately to emergencies

Adhere to infection control procedures

Safety precautions

Organize and prioritize job tasks

Choose appropriate treatment to fit patient needs

HIPAA

Law and Ethics

Education

July/2019- September/2021 AT Still University Mesa, Az

Master of Science and Occupational Therapy

October/2017- June/2019 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Health Science in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care

October/2015 – January/2017 Brown Mackie College Tucson, AZ

Associate of Applied Science – Occupational Therapy Assistant

August/2010 – April/2014 Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ

Associates of General Study

Fieldwork Experience:

Certified Occupational Therapist Experience

Facility I - Adult living facility- Implementing Matter of Balance January/2020-April/2020

Facility II - Valley Wise Hospital Burn Unit January/2021-April/2021

Facility III- Banner Outpatient Physical Therapy July/2021-October/2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Experience

Facility I – Adult Rehab Center at the Salvation Army April/2016 – April/2016

Facility II – Catalina Hand and Shoulder Therapy October/2016 – November/2016

Facility III- Interim Home Health November/2016 - January/2017

Certifications/Qualifications

CPR for Health care Professionals Expires on 8/12/2022

Fingerprint Clearance Card – State of Arizona Expires on 8/29/2028

Work Experience

September/20220-Current Dependable HomeHealth Tucson,Az

Certified Occupational Therapist OT/R

Duties include: Evaluating patients in their homes and creating plan of care that would benefit their situation and home bound status. Also evaluating their home making changes to help them safely complete their ADLs and self care tasks.

March/2022- September/2022 Select Medical Banner Physical Therapy Casa Grande, Az

Certified Occupational Therapist OT/R

Duties include: Evaluating and creating a plan of care for patients. Making splints coming up with individualized home exercise programs. Discuss protocols with Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Treating a multitude of upper extremity injuries and CVA patients.

April/2017-May/2019 Catalina Hand and Shoulder Therapy Tucson, Az

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Duties include: Following plan of care set by Occupational Therapist, making custom orthotics, authorizing/verifying clinic visits with insurance companies, assist with billing, and cleaning the office. Treating home health patients for the VA and following the Occupational Therapist plan of care.

July/2015-November/2015 Legacy Traditional Charter School Tucson, AZ

Lunch Cashier

Duties include: Checking kids in for lunch, preparing food, cleaning kitchen and eating area, and handling money.

August/2014-May/2015 Maricopa Unified School District Maricopa, AZ

Substitute Nurses Aid

Duties include: Taking vitals, calling parents and teachers, and looking after sick students.

August/2012-April/2014 Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ

Office Aide

Duties include: Fax/scan documents, receive and distribute mail, and other administrative duties.

November/2013-May/2014 Headquarters Bar Maricopa, Az

Bartender

Duties include: Customers service, cleaning and setting up bar.

November/2011-April/2013 Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Maricopa, Az

Beverage Ambassador

Duties include: Customer service, selling services.

October/2010-July/2011 Denny’s Restaurant Eloy, AZ

Waitress

Duties include: Customer service, listening to customers.

Gold Medal Swim School Chandler, AZ

Swim Instructor

Duties include: Verbal and visual instructions given to teach children to swim.

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