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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

Greenville, North Carolina

-Developed an original research study in fulfillment of the Clinical Scholar research requirement-Traveled to Mississippi to represent East Carolina University in a professional manner to implement a study that examines effectiveness of a specific keyboarding intervention at elementary schools-Presented findings at the American Occupational Therapy Association National Centennial Conference (April 2017), Research Creative Achievement week at East Carolina University (April 2017), and a regional research symposium at East Carolina University (April 2017) in addition to a thesis-Accepted to present short course at 2018 American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference

Charlotte, North Carolina

-Evaluated and implemented skilled interventions on a 5-6 patient caseload in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. -Treated diagnosis including acute neurological conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, emergent heart and brain mass removal surgeries, etc.-Administered neuro re-education techniques to facilitate or inhibit tone in hemiplegic and hemiparetic patients -Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques, home modifications, and home safety to maximize patient’s recovery potential and independence-Communicated and coordinated patient’s progress and discharge plans to the rehabilitation team composed of physicians, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, social work, nursing, etc. -Demonstrated proficiency using Cerner health EMR

Charlotte, North Carolina

-Evaluated patients admitted to the acute care rehabilitation team focused on patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, amputation, spine surgery, orthopedic injuries, psychological conditions, etc.-Implemented skilled therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on activities of daily living re-training, transfer training, and general strengthening exercises for re-conditioning-Educated patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, home safety, and therapeutic interventions to maximize safety and independence upon discharge -Coordinated care and discharge recommendations with members of the rehabilitation team including physicians, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, case management, nursing, etc. -Trained and demonstrated proficiency using EPIC EMR system

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant, Clinical Research Scholar, Ambassador of Admission, Students of Occupational Therapy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Magna Cum Lade

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Student Athlete, Captain of Softball team (2014-2015), Scholar Athlete.