Helping people stay safe and healthy in their homes. Through comprehensive clinical assessments, I recommend the right equipment (DME) and services for health plan members to maintain function, minimize risk, and stay independent.

❖ Managed a caseload of up to 8 adult/older adult patients as a part time OT(temp covering for DOR on maternity leave) at a SNF working with patientswith multiple diagnoses; provided bilingual services for Spanish-speakingclients and assisted other rehab therapists with interpretation.❖ Conducted evaluations, assessments, recerts, progress reports,client-centered interventions, and prepared pts for discharge.❖ Documented and modified treatment plans according to patient’s goals andinteractions and provided caregiver instructions, as needed.❖ Participated in inter-professional meetings with healthcare team to discuss effective treatment and discharge plans etc.

Behavioral Health-Community• Provided OT services as an intern using trauma-informed care in a recuperative care setting to adults incl veterans living with mental illness, substance use, trauma and homelessness; diagnoses included learning disabilities, social & emotional disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, TBI, CHF, cognitive deficits, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney disease, cancer, low vision, and ortho injuries. • Provided clients with community resources in order to access housing, rehab and mental health svcs and leisure exploration.• Provided bilingual OT services and interpreted for patients and other healthcare team members as needed. Participated in weekly inter-professional meetings discussing client updates and needs, educating and advocating OT services.• Performed evals, mental health screenings, assessments and client-centered interventions and documentation addressing client's goals. Implemented wellness and recovery plans/toolkits and relapse prevention plans. • Facilitated various OT groups: walking for wellness, art, fitness, social, and R & R (reducing stress and anxiety by utilizing coping strategies).• Facilitated sense-ability group sessions in recovery and wellness outpatient setting.

SNF/LTC/ALF• Managed a caseload of up to 9 adult/older adult patients post ortho surgery as an OT student intern; diagnoses included CVA, diabetes, RA, CHF, spinal cord injuries, dementia, low vision, and LTC patients with multiple diagnoses; provided bilingual services for Spanish-speaking clients. Also worked on IADLs with patients at a local ALF.• Conducted evaluations, assessments, mental health and cognition screenings, client-centered interventions, discharge and home evaluations. • Documented and modified treatment plans according to patient’s goals and interactions and provided caregiver instructions, as needed.• Participated in inter-professional meetings with healthcare team to discuss effective treatment plans, discharge plan etc.

Medical interpreting services at Rancho Los Amigos and other clinics working with OTs, PTs and SLPs; general interpreting in Spanish and French.

Interpreted for non-English speaking patients and their families, and providers in various specialties including, but not limited to, behavioral health, cardiology, hematology, neurology, oncology, ENT and other specialty clinics, pediatrics, physical, occupational and speech therapies, pediatric and adult intensive care units and Emergency Department.

Interpreted for patients at Kindred Rehab hospital and local drug and alcohol rehab clinics.

Translated documents for use in the school district, interpreted for students and families of various backgrounds, and tutored students in various subjects.

Taught Spanish as a substitute teacher to middle school students. Supervised several students on a People to People ambassador trip to Europe over summer break.

Translated and interpreted classified information, including medical, legal and drug terminology, for various government agencies. Promoted to supervisor and provided quality control.

Taught Spanish to college students of all ages and backgrounds. Managed a classroom of 30 students on daily basis. Organized lesson plans and graded exams. Worked with University faculty in practicums while studying as a grad student. Personally requested to assist in Linguistics dept.