Occupational Therapy Assistant & Wound Care Specialist
Resume:
Everton Biggs
Bronx, NY *****
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or Wound Management Specialist within an organization wherein, I can utilize my skills and knowledge to positively impact the lives of others.
EDUCATION
Mercy College—Dobbs Ferry, NY
Bachelors of Science, Organizational Management May, 2008
Associates of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant May, 2006
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
United American Wound Care Group, Inc
Wound Management Specialist February 2011
A&A Staffing Health Care Services—White Plains, NY
Standard Safety Precaution on Infection Control—2003
Annual Restraint / Glucose Testing / Standard Precautions / CPR—2001
T & J Nurse’s Aide Training School—Mount Vernon, NY
Certified Nursing Assistant—1998
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dewitt Rehab and Nursing Center—New York, NY Spring, 2006
Student Intern—Geriatrics (320 hours)
Planned and implemented treatments and activities appropriate to patient, helping them increase capacity and attain their highest levels of functional independence
Assess and treat patient’s regarding theses issues cognitive, activities of daily living (ADL), community re-integration.
Fred S. Keller School—Yonkers, NY Spring, 2006
Student Intern—Pediatrics (240 hours)
Assessed and treated students regarding social/behavioral, sensory integration, and motor skills issues
Morningside Nursing Home—Bronx, NY Spring 2005
Field Work—Geriatrics (48 hours)
Observed geriatrics diagnosis/treatment for: Dysphasia, CVA, MS, ADLS, and fine motor/gross motor skills
Westchester School for Special Needs—Yonkers, NY Fall 2004
Field Work—Pediatrics (48 hours)
Observed pediatrics diagnosis/treatment for: CP (Spastic), Down’s syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome, MR, and Seizure Disorder
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Therapeutic Resources—Long Island City, NY 2006-2012
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Planned and implemented treatments and activities appropriate to patient, helping them increase capacity and attain their highest levels of functional independence to return into their community.
Assess and treat patient’s regarding theses issues cognitive, activities of daily living (ADL), community re-integration
Plan patient discharge, goal assessment, and re-evaluation alongside an OTR
Assigned to treat patients at
Concourse Rehabilitation; Isabella Nursing & Rehabilitation; Split Rock Rehabilitation; Fort Tryon Rehab & Health Care; Jewish Home & Hospital; Throggs Neck Extended care; Bronx Center Rehab & HealthCare 03/09-09/09; Bushwick Nursing Center 04/2010-04/2011; Hollis Wood Nursing Center 05/2011-03/2012 ; Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 10/2012-07/2014
Allure Group
Crown heights Rehabilitation & Nursing 1/5/ 2015-5/15; Linden center for Rehabilitation 12/5/2015- 12/12/2016.
Rehab Alternative
Pelham parkway & nursing home 2017
Tender Touch Rehab Services
Ditmars nursing home, Manhattan villa nursing, 2 017-2018
Rutland nursing home 8/2018- 1/2019
Bushwich Nursing & Rehabilitation 8/2019—5/2020
Hollis Park Monor 2//2021—10/2021
Rehebak Rehab Extended Care 11/2021—12/2023
Home Care 2024--- to present
Rehab Resources Unlimited, PLLC—Ossining, NY 2003 – 2004 Medical Aide—Rehabilitation Department
Managed administrative task such as retrieving patients charts
Provided range of motion (ROM) with patients in daily routine exercises
Familiar with other treatments methods such as: Iontophoresis; electrical stimulation; ultrasound, and BTE, Diathermy
Nathan Miller Nursing Home—White Plains, NY 2000 – 2003
Nursing Assistant
Assisted patients when performing daily hygienic activities
Helped patients during breakfast and lunch
Select appropriate clothing according to weather ( If going on outside appointments)
Barrie House Coffee Roasters
Shipping and receiving department
Inventory
Order form 1997--2000
Obistan Preparatory school (Physical Education teacher) 1987--1989
JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force)
To protect and served and maintain peace, law and order 1990--1995
References available upon request
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