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Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Investigates the impact of spirituality within occupational therapy practice and education
• Performs qualitative data analysis and literature review

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Participates in interdisciplinary communication between registered nurses, rehabilitation staff, and patient care technicians within the progressive care unit to best serve the patient population in regard to patient.
• Provides mobility opportunities for medical surgical patients including bed mobility, sitting edge of bed, transfers, wheelchair use, and ambulation under the discretion of nursing and rehabilitation assessment
• Takes and records vital signs as appropriate for patient population and communicates results with nursing staff
• Offers effective and clear patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in and out of bed, and fall prevention

Homewood, Illinois, United States

Evaluated, developed plans of care, and treated a caseload of ~18 under a registered/certified occupational therapist at a dynamic interdisciplinary Day Rehab neurorehabilitation facility. Day Rehab caseload focused on cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), and more. Developed.

Dyer, IN

• Assisted with the care of diverse patient populations in an outpatient setting by preparing and modelling therapeutic exercises under the direction of a physical therapist
• Performed clerical tasks such as collecting co-pays, scheduling, and other general clerical duties
• Organized office and maintained office supply inventories

Munster, IN

• Developed and implemented over 50 daily plans, unit plans, and long-term plans to meet learning goals within a Jewish curriculum for preschool through second grade
• Met student social, emotional, and physical needs by adding adaptations to unit plans
• Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and administration by communicating on a weekly basis

Gary, Indiana, United States

• Investigated the effects of various herbal supplements and pharmacotherapies on anxiety-like behaviours and cortisol levels in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
• Scrutinized data obtained from other studies to find patterns that may affect study’s validity
• Handled an animal population of over 50 zebrafish, recorded data regarding water quality
• Assisted with data collection for the study and data analysis utilized in research projects

Gary, IN

• Organized weekly meetings to aid middle and highschool students in underserved areas through exam preparation and coursework to achieve short term goals with a caseload of 10+ students per semester
• Built a positive rapport with students and families by keeping in contact with families about student progress
• Created student workshops to create a dialogue about financial aid, scholarships, and stress management
• Contacted schools and youth-based groups to recruit students for after school programming

Doctor Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.86/4.0

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Omicron Sigma Delta, IUN Social Justice ClubPsychology B.A. with minors in Spanish and.