• Provided individual and group occupational therapy services to center-based pediatric population• Consulted with families, caretakers and other service providers to facilitate a holistic approach• Addressed delays related to self-care, sensory processing and self-regulation, social skills, fine motor development, visual motor integration and perception • Created personalized sensory diets and home exercise plans to ensure intervention carry-over• Continuously monitored performance and documented progress for all treatment sessions

• Provided direct 1:1 early intervention and school-based occupational therapy services• Screened and/or evaluated need for services based on standardized assessment and clinical observation • Addressed delays related to fine motor development, visual motor integration and perception, sensory processing and self-regulation • Continuously assessed performance and monitored progress with respect to pre-academic skills, social-emotional health and self-help skills• Provided sensory-based strategies for home and classroom use• Maintained proper documentation of evaluation, treatment sessions, achievement of IFSP/IEP goals, and overall progress on a quarterly and annual basis• Contributed to Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents• Collaborated with families and other transdisciplinary team members (e.g. teacher, 1:1 aide, LCSW, SLP, PT, etc.)• Participated in case conferences, parent meetings/trainings, and staff meetings

- Level IIB Fieldwork: Adult Physical Disability Placement- Performed initial screening, evaluation, intervention and discharge education to sub-acute patients in an inpatient rehab (short-term and long-term care) and inpatient psychiatric setting

- Level IIA Fieldwork: School System Placement- Provided school-based therapy to students in four different districts, including universal Pre-K and NEST schools

- Level IB Fieldwork: Pediatric Placement- Delivered home-based therapy through Illinois Early Intervention Services as well as outpatient therapy to children with pervasive developmental disorders, Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders

- Provided one-on-one supervision for a child with severe developmental disabilities in an inclusive summer camp for children with special needs- Promoted social, emotional and physical growth while working with the child to develop communication skills, self-regulation strategies, and a higher level of functional independence

- Delivered direct patient care, including: phlebotomy, hearing/vision screenings, immunizations, prescription renewals and insurance prior-authorizations- Performed telephone triage nursing- Managed all inventory and purchases of medication, equipment and supplies

- Executed physical assessments and interventions for pediatric patients on chronic disease unit; managed patient care technicians; served as a preceptor for students and new hires; taught diabetes education classes - Participated in hospital and unit-specific utilization review through assessment of patient and family satisfaction and discharge follow-up - Relationship-based Care Chairman: Strengthened co-worker and unit morale by recognizing individuals who exemplify quality relationship-based care and reinforcing clear communication of caregiver roles, collaborative teamwork, and professional development- Family Advisory Council Member: Advocated for patients and families in order to maximize customer service and satisfaction of the hospital stay by completing discharge phone calls and sitting on board of the Family Advisory Council