Long-term care & sub-acute rehab occupational therapy

-Implemented effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care

-Delivered timely and evidence-based interventions, conducted thorough assessments, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize the patient quality of life

-Provided comprehensive rehabilitative interventions, conducted assessments, and developed tailored treatment plans to enhance the functional independence and quality of life for patients with amputations, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, and Parkinson’s disease

-Implemented specialized interventions, designed targeted exercise programs, and offered individualized support to enhance the functional abilities and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease

-Investigated the impact of peer support on social participation for burn survivors-Identified a data collection tool known as the Life Impact Recovery Evaluation Profile (LIBRE) and selected appropriate Facebook groups to post our survey and receive data -Wrote a manuscript that was submitted to the Burns journal which included a background, methodology, discussion, limitations, results, and conclusion along with table figures-Took the manuscript and created a poster presentation that was presented at a research symposium

-Demonstrated a positive attitude and strong leadership to enhance the quality of life for the participants, by engaging them in enriching activities like social rides, exercise groups, BINGO, and brain busters-Created virtual programs and completed home visits, check-in calls, and documentation-Created monthly calendars, while individually facilitating programs for the participants

-Investigated recreation as a form of therapy for individuals with dementia-Completed an individual capstone project by performing a systematic review that focused on nature-based therapy, physical activity, and social settings

-Oversaw the recreation department and managed the budget -Supervised employees and created staff schedules-Collaborated with outside vendors for entertainment and created monthly calendars for the residents-Implemented teamwork to organize and successfully plan recreational programs, while completing MDS documentation and care plans

-Facilitated and created programs for the residents, while performing one-on-one room visits and completing MDS assessments

-Assisted in creating treatment plans while updating progress notes and documenting results or changes-Created a variety of activity packets and monthly calendars

-Assisted in facilitating programs for trauma-based populations-Lead activities such as canoeing, climbing, and zip-lining, vaulting on horses, trail rides, and archery