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Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

• Utilize strong clinical reasoning and creativity to provide skilled therapy services for highly complex patient populations on all medical floors• Employ skilled observational skills to assess Pt functional and mobility impairments to determine intervention approaches• Provide extensive training to nursing staff and caregivers on proper body mechanics in order to safely assist complex patients during functional mobility• Conduct standardized assessments to determine Pt baseline and demonstrate progress• Educate patients on various ergonomic considerations during functional activities to promote independent performance, safety, and reduce risk of injury• Float to outpatient care as needed, provided targeted exercise programs to various patient populations• Provide bed positioning in critically ill patients in ICU to prevent development of pressure injuries• Apply prefabricated splinting and taping methods to applicable populations and customize to patient needs• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver effective interdisciplinary care

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Consulted with various orthotic/prosthetic organizations to equip patients with specialized equipment needs needs• Provided customization to various orthotics and prefabricated splinting as needed to ensure skin integrity and maximize usability• Served as acting “super-user” providing training to staff on Bioness and Armeo Spring therapeutic technologies to restore functional use of upper extremity• Administered relevant assessments and adjusted patient goals, motivational approaches, and treatment plans to maximize patient functional outcomes• Applied use of Bioness Integrated System (BITS) and Dynavision to address visual/spatial and cognitive impairment• Conducted caregiver training, community outings, and extensive home safety evaluations to achieve optimal functional independence• Developed evidence based fall prevention curriculum and implemented in bi-weekly group therapy sessions• Implemented strong collaboration skills with patients, family, and medical team to direct effective and efficient care

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Provided wheelchair positioning and maintenance to residents to reduce risk of falls, improve functional posturing, and maintain skin integrity• Administered thorough home safety assessments as needed prior to discharge• Supervised and collaborated with two COTA’s in order to share knowledge and provide team-based care• Applied customized prefabricated splinting for contracture management• Demonstrated flexibility by floating to secondary facility to assist with staffing needs• Employed strong organizational skills to manage caseload and documentation while maintaining high productivity standards

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Utilize clinical reasoning, problem solving, and creativity to provide skilled evaluations and treatment for a wide demographic of patient needs including orthopedic, cardiac, neuro, mental health, oncology, and general debilitation• Apply strong organizational skills to effectively manage caseload, treatment plans, and documentation • Establish positive rapport with clients through therapeutic use of self in order to co-develop client-centered goals• Provide comprehensive home safety evaluations and recommended relevant modifications or adaptive equipment• Collaborate with staff and other disciplines in order to share knowledge and provide team-based care

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts and procedures by carrying 75% of patient caseload and documentation within three weeks of start date • Assisted clinical instructor in lymphedema care and documentation

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Achieved excellent reviews and was ranked in top 10% for documentation skills as compared to previous students • Conducted skilled evaluations and developed evidence-based treatments for patients on orthopedic, oncology, transplant, and trauma floors

Greater Salt Lake City Area

2 week placements for the following settings: • Intermountain Healthcare Outpatient Neuro • Utah State Hospital (Mental Health) • Canyons School District • Homeless Youth Resource Center (Population Programming Development)

Taylorsville, Ut

• Collaborated with equipment companies and therapists to provide patients with DME needed for discharge • Assisted therapists with patient transfers, group therapy, and organization of documentation• Provided supervision and guided tasks for a woman with Down's Syndrome volunteering at the facility• Maintained functional wheelchair supply and provided general customer service to all patients

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Supported several persons with ranging disabilities simultaneously in community engagement and life skill development• Aided an individual with cerebral palsy one-on-one in completing various ADLs and IADLs including dressing, transfers, toileting, feeding, paying bills, medication management, and leisure activities

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Assisted in ensuring that all company operations adhered to regulatory guidelines• Accomplished daily tasks through continuous learning and the ability to educate others on relevant regulation changes affecting operations• Supported managers in implementing new procedures across multiple company divisions • Gathered, analyzed, and organized large amounts of company performance data for use

• Assisted owner with multiple business functions including operations, market research, and accounting• Prepared research report regarding entry into a new market; received remarks on the superior quality of my report• Coordinated and managed certification course; scheduled instructors and organized locations and supplies

Master’S Degree, Occupational Therapy

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management

Education record

Study Abroad