Evaluates patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with individual patient needs. Implements functional treatment to ensure effective return to community activities as well as patient's prior level of function.

Lead the Department of Occupational Therapy for 1,2, and 3 McKnight Place. Conducted home evaluations and made recommendations to facilitate independent living and decreased fall risks within client's home environment to facilitate aging in place and a high level of quality of life.

mplemented evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning within the long-term care setting.

Implemented evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning within the long-term care setting. Gained proficiency in the administration of various assessments, electronic documentation, FIM scoring, and Medicare (parts A and B). Planned creative, evidence-based intervention for the geriatric population.

Completed a level II fieldwork with the occupational therapy faculty practice program, "Teen Connection to Social Competency". Planned and implemented group therapy sessions for teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. Responsible for administering and scoring standardized assessments, analyzing results, and developing goals and individualized treatment plans for each teen. In addition to the 4-month (co-ed) Teen Connection group, I created a month-long group exclusively for high… Show more Completed a level II fieldwork with the occupational therapy faculty practice program, "Teen Connection to Social Competency". Planned and implemented group therapy sessions for teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. Responsible for administering and scoring standardized assessments, analyzing results, and developing goals and individualized treatment plans for each teen. In addition to the 4-month (co-ed) Teen Connection group, I created a month-long group exclusively for high school-aged females with autism spectrum disorders. This group was named, "Cultivating Confidence through Friendship," and addressed ADLs and IADLs that are imperative in order to thrive within the environmental context of high school. Show less

Personal care assistant within a geriatric population. Responsible for assisting residents in activities of daily living. Provided transportation to off-site doctor appointments, and various outings around town.

Therapy aide for the OT/PT department. Worked with individuals with developmental and intellectual disorders. Responsible for independent caseload and documentation.