-Conducted comprehensive in-home and virtual telehealth evaluation assessments to identify environmental barriers impacting clients’ daily activities. -Utilized digital tools such (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet, and Skype) to facilitate engaging evaluative sessions and ensure client involvement and successful collection of medical information.-Developed and implemented personalized home modification plans to enhance client safety and independence. -Contributed to development of new interfacing software for clinicians to conduct evaluations more seamlessly.-Collaborated with contractors and caregivers to ensure proper installation of adaptive equipment.-Educated clients and families on the use of assistive devices and modifications to promote functional independence.

-Planned and prepared client-centered treatment programs to maintain, improve and/or restore physical functioning, manage pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.-Developed interventions for patients with a variety of conditions including post-stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia, debility, impaired balance, and orthopedic injury.-Educated clients of ergonomic/biomechanical principles to promote safety and prevent injury in home-office work environments.-Acted as liaison and advocate for patients to insurance companies and interdisciplinary team members for a weekly caseload of 25-30

-Evaluated and treated caseload of patients within their home environment w/ varying physical and mental impairments-Documented and assessed home environment for safety during ambulation and ADLs.-Planned and carried out individually-designed OT treatment plans to maintain, improve and/or restore ADL participation.

-Promoted to manage complex therapeutic care for patients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and multiple traumas within adult and pediatric populations.-Collaborated with other OTs, PTs, SLPs, Case Management, Physician’s Assistants, and Nursing staff to develop appropriate care-plans for patients and initiate discharge planning. -Collaborated with patients, families, and staff to ensure patient needs are met while fostering open communication and using a patient centered care approach and excellent customer service.-Conducted ongoing utilization reviews to ensure that patients received appropriate care and necessary durable medical equipment (DMEs) to support safe discharge to recommended setting.-Demonstrated strong knowledge of discharge planning, working closely with the medical team to aid in proper placement of patients in their rehabilitation journey.

-Supervised and trained COTAs throughout patient POC-Managed a caseload of 20-30 patients-Administered therapeutic exercises, activities, ROM treatment, and cognitive retraining to improve the patients’ quality of life. -Managed clinical evaluations, treatments, plan of care, and medical billing through Rehab Optima and SigmaCare software.

-Evaluated and treated caseload of patients w/ varying physical andmental impairments-Planned and carried out individually-designed OT treatment plans tomaintain, improve and/or restore ADL participation.-Administered therapeutic exercises, activities, ROM treatment, andcognitive retraining to improve the patients’ quality of life.-Monitored patient vital signs and physiological response to OTtreatment sessions and communicated the findings to physicians,nursing staff, and other team members.-Completed documentation and managed patient POC with Casambaand SigmaCare software.-Instructed the patient, their family, and caregivers on treatmentprocedures to improve patient outcomes and increase carry throughwith the care plan.-Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain and deliver aclient-centered experience and meet the patients’ needs.-Monitored and evaluated the effects of treatment at different stagesto adjust treatments and achieve maximum benefit

Freelance photographer specializing in automotive, street, portrait, and product photography.

● Photographing products for promotional use on online and in print (Premier Guitar, Guitar World Magazine, Downbeat Magazine, and Guitar Aficionado Magazine)● Filming and producing video demonstrations and other promotional content for products● Interviewing Artists● Data Entry into excel sheets

● Coordinated individual sessions with tenants to assist them with life skills related to work-readiness, resume development, anger management, technology use, and money-management.● Developed and led group sessions that assisted tenants with time-management strategies, healthy-cooking alternatives, encorporated mindfulness strategies, and arts & crafts ideas.● Screened and evaluated tenants for OT services through interviews and administration of assessments such as the MoCA, HELPS, Kettle Test, and the Beck Depression Inventory. ● Collaborated with tenants to develop goals and implement intervention plans to encourage sustainable lifestyles, and support the acquisition of skills for living independently.● Conducted inservice to educate healthcare and administrative staff on Hoarding Disorder, providing information on its prevention, warning signs, and impact on the quality of health of the tenants and facility expenses.● Orchestrated a community photography project to involve tenants in a recreational activity that promoted the acknowledgement of differing perceptions of the world around them. The project encouraged unity amongst feuding tenants.

● Treated a caseload of 25-30 clients for hand, wrist, and shoulder injuries such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, adhesive capsulitis, and nerve impingement.● Conducted screenings and evaluations through goniometry & girth measurement, palpation, manual-muscle testing, and interviewing.● Administered assessments such as the DASH, and tests for varying hand conditions (i.e. Phalen’s, Finkelstein’s, Durkan’s & Mill’s tests).● Used a biomechanical and occupation-based approach when collaborating with clients to develop goals and intervention plans that consisted of deep-tissue massage, active and passive stretching, joint-mobility exercises, ultrasound application, laser treatment, TENS & NMES application, and occupation-based activities.● Fabricated splints for clients with swan-neck deformity, carpal-tunnel syndrome, tendon-repair, and DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis.● Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to treatment through WebPT electronic documentation software.● Educated patients and families on home-exercise programs including instructions for median-nerve gliding, stretching, pendulum shoulder exercises, and warm-water soaking regimens.

● Observing the practices of the social worker on staff ● Conversing with clients ● Conducting group session activities ● Serving food to clients and residents

● Observing the practices of the occupational therapist, physical therapist, and aids on duty ● Instructing clients on how to complete exercises using theraweb, theraband, and putty. ● Engaging with children during sensory activities ● Preparing and applying hot packs for clients

● Observing the practices of the teachers on staff ● Playing games and engaging in crafts with children ● Distributing food during lunch and snack time

● Managing inventory● Organizing the stockroom● Providing custom service● Processing customer checkouts● Merchandizing