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Providing diverse rehabilitation services in Level 2 clinical rotation spanning both adult and pediatric populations. Leading client-centered evaluations and treatment for adult clients with complex upper extremity conditions, including neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, and post-surgical concerns. Concurrently managing pediatric caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions for children with developmental delays and various diagnoses. Demonstrating versatility in adapting therapeutic approaches across age groups and diagnostic categories while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Supporting research on cancer care decision-making in underserved populations. Contributing to qualitative coding and analysis of patient and clinician interviews examining care location decisions for rural patients with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Adapted patient education resources for mobile accessibility, focusing on fertility preservation options for cancer patients. Contributing to research aimed at reducing health disparities and strengthening patient-provider engagement across the cancer care continuum.

Contributing to manuscripts, including scoping reviews and quantitative analyses, focused on increasing early intervention utilization for infants and toddlers with sickle cell disease. Lead author of research examining provider-identified barriers to implementing evidence-based interventions for children with unilateral motor weakness. Research presented at a national conference and Washington University School of Medicine Occupational Therapy Scholarship Days (2023-2024).

Delivered patient-centered care during Level 2 clinical rotation in Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neuro ICU. Conducted patient evaluations and implemented evidence-based interventions for complex cases including acute stroke, post-surgical spine, and post-neurosurgical recovery. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate discharge planning.

I collaborated in a research-driven environment, supporting early childhood development by delivering nurturing care and age-appropriate activities. I implementing daily routines, documenting developmental milestones, and ensuring a safe, responsive classroom setting. Partnered with research professionals to integrate evidence-based practices into everyday learning experiences, and taught undergraduate students about developmental milestones in young children.

Oversaw a classroom of 25 young children, introducing foundational academic concepts while fostering social and emotional development. I implemented age-appropriate lesson plans, collaborated with teaching assistants to ensure individualized attention, and communicated regularly with parents to support student growth and development at home. I created a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment that stimulated curiosity and a love for learning.

I planned and led daily, weekly, and monthly activities for over one hundred residents. I ensured that activities were enriching and meaningful, and that they reflected residents' cognitive and physical capabilities.

I led weekly supplementary review sessions for an upper-level physiology class at Colorado State University. I provided study resources, offered one-on-one tutoring, and created practice questions to help students prepare for class exams.

I assisted the Principle Investigator with data entry and collection of data from parents and teachers of young children with Down Syndrome about their strengths, behaviors, and routines.