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South New Jersey

• Assessment and intervention of postoperative, conservative, and traumatic injuries of the upper extremity. • Collaborate with local hand surgeons for holistic client-centered treatment programs. • Custom orthotic fabrication to address patient-specific deficits. • Educate patients regarding joint protection strategies, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs. • Modify treatment plan based on patient presentation, deficits, and goals.

Louisville Metropolitan Area

● Guaranteed therapist productivity by maintaining calendars, and scheduling patient appointments. ● Represented therapists by screening incoming telephone calls; recording and transmitting messages; scheduling, receiving, and announcing scheduled patients and visitors; screening unscheduled patients and visitors; arranging referrals to other health care providers. ● Verified insurance and patient information for input into patient records. ● Maintained patient records through developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems and recorded meetings/discussions.● Completed direct patient billing through insurance or patient collections.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Completed initial evaluations for oncology, lymphedema, and orthopedic patients. • Planned evidence-based interventions for improving occupational performance. • Collaborated with multiple departments for coordinated client centered care. • Provided thorough patient and family education including home exercise directions and information about diagnosis and treatment plans. • Conducted post offer employment testing the functional capacity and calculated proper body mechanics.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Developed and monitored interventions focusing on wound care, active range of motion, and improved function of upper extremity for activities of daily living. • Treated multiple patients with excellent care and attention in a fast-paced environment. • Performed evidenced based assessments and monitored progress on dexterity, range of motion and coordination.

Grant Park Recreation Center

● Planned and executed large and small group soccer activities for 30 children.● Enforced rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure safety. ● Provided excellent client service by communicating effectively with parents, caretakers, staff, and children.● Used knowledge of human behavior and performance to identify and respond to behavioral issues.

Louisville Metropolitan Area

● Monitored approximately 200 child welfare cases to completion as evidenced by 100% of children achieving a permanent, safe, and stable home environment.● Interviewed clients, assessed their home/well-being, and determined which services would be appropriate to meet their needs.● Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect and filed petitions and emergency custody orders on behalf of children who were at risk of harm and testifying in hearings as needed. ● Ensured safety of children with active neglect or abuse cases by making permanency recommendations.● Referred clients to community services to reunite with their children and monitor ongoing progress. ● Partnered with The Council on Developmental Disabilities to develop and launch a new program entitled “The Family Advocacy Program” which assisted parents in advocating for their children’s special needs and services.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

● Monitored 12 youth between the ages of 11 to 17 with status offenses in a residential facility. ● Administered prescribed medications to youth in accordance with state guidelines.● Tracked and monitored daily statistics in relation to youth population in the facility.

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Hearing Speech And Language

Activities and Societies: Ohio University Recruiting society Ohio University Women's Club Soccer Team