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New York, New York, United States

• Managed and delegated caseloads in 8 ICUs (Neuro, Transplant, SICU, MICU and 4 cardiac units) with populations including transplants (heart, lung, livers and kidney), SAH, stroke, SCI, LVAD HM3, BiVAD, breast flap, sepsis, hematology-oncology disorders and COVID+.• Established Lung transplant OT protocol and education• Developed and led ICU mentorship and competency program• Facilitated weekly in-services and monthly peer review sessions for department• Served as clinical instructor for Level II students• Involved in COVID prone team

Miami, Florida, United States

•Performed evaluation and client-centered treatment interventions for diverse patient population including orthopedic, stroke, neurodegenerative, surgical oncology, stem cell transplant, intensive care unit, psychiatric, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in primary acute care setting and cancer satellite locations.• Engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration with acute care team for optimal discharge planning.• Trained and mentored new therapists, and Level I/II students.• Contributed to department in-services and academic based discussions. In service presentations include: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Acute Care to hospital’s nurse practitioner cohort, and Utilization of Life Skills Gym to Enhance Continuum of Care for Orthopedic Patients to department staff.• Conducted ROM and spasticity assessments for patients in hospital Baclofen pump trial research.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Plan and administer a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities as a member of the Medical Surgery team within the step-down and ICU units.-Participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and in-services and staff development activities.-Developed interdisciplinary communication program within step-down unit aimed at optimizing patient safety and functional progression. -Provided orientation and annual review of safe patient handling strategies with on-boarding and existing staff as a lead in the Body Mechanics Committee. Updated educational platform for continued use.

Miami

-Provide evaluation and client-centered treatment interventions for diverse patient population including orthopedic, stroke, neurodegenerative, surgical oncology, stem cell transplant, intensive care unit, psychiatric, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in primary acute care setting and cancer satellite locations.-Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with acute care team for optimal discharge planning.Train and mentor new therapists, and Level I/II students.-Participate in department in-services and academic based discussions. In service presentations include: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Acute Care to hospital’s nurse practitioner cohort, and Utilization of Life Skills Gym to Enhance Continuum of Care for Orthopedic Patients to department staff.Conduct ROM and spasticity assessments for patients in hospital Baclofen pump trial research.

Miami Metropolitan Area

-Performed individualized occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to patients with various diagnoses (i.e neurological, orthopedic, dementia, amputee, functional decline, etc).-Participated in interdisciplinary team conferences regarding patient progress and discharge planning.-Supervised Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.

- Completed initial/discharge evaluations (i.e FIM, motor control, sensory) for patients’ with stroke and/or other neurological disorders. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary members of rehabilitation team to discuss patients’ progress and barriers, and to determine discharge plan and objectives.- Created treatment plans for each patient based on discharge and client-centered goals. - Ordered necessary assistive equipment to promote occupational performance upon discharge.- Participated in department meetings, journal clubs, an in-service presentation and weekly patient programming.Documented daily session notes and weekly progress notes for each patient.

Assisted OTR with evaluations of children with autism and other comorbidities from ages 4-17. Collaborated with OTR during individual therapy sessions to promote gross and fine motor development, sensory stimulation, social engagement and etc.Conducted student project and completed documentation for individual sessions

- Developed, organized and implemented daily group sessions for patients with DSM-V diagnoses (i.e schizophrenia, bipolar, depression) from ages 18 to over 75 years old. - Administered assessments with individual clients, created personalized treatment plans and tracked progress weekly. - Participated in daily interdisciplinary meetings to collaborate on patient’s treatment and discharge plan. Level I

Master’S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: OT Class of 2015 Treasurer Student Perspectives in Occupational Therapy- Student Editor Columbia Harlem Homeless.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology