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INPATIENT REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Talented and compassionate occupational therapist seeking and opportunity as a school occupational therapist. Mother of 3 children, with 2 on the autism spectrum. Has deep appreciation and knowledge of the IEP/FAPE/ARD processes with a sound background in pediatrics. Skill set is varied within different settings however demonstrates adaptability and passion for children who are in need of skilled services in the school setting.

Strongly seeking opportunity to serve in the school community.

Licenses
  • TBOTE TX License # 112083
  • AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
  • Interactive Metronome Certification Provider
Skill Highlights
  • Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
  • Observant
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Time management proficiency
  • Autism spectrum familiarity
  • Adept in standardized visual motor/fine motor evaluations
  • Good assessment and evaluation ability of motor functioning in relation to education goals
  • Provide assistance to parents to assist with exercises/activities such as hand strengthening to enable their children to hold pencils/pens with appropriate tripod grasp

  • Familiarity with IDEA and section 504 of the Rehabilitative Act
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Familiarity with Loops and Groups and Handwriting without Tears programs
  • Creative play during sessions to address goals using meaningful media
  • Proficient in Windows 8
Professional Experience
08/2014 - Current
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network - Nashua , NHInpatient Rehabilitation Specialist

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Implemented Functional Independent Measures (FIMS) to assist in establishing measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities. Recommended equipment and in-home modifications. Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals.

02/2013 - 02/2014
Lenoir Memorial Hospital - Kinston , NCPediatric Occupational Therapist

Assessed and evaluated and treated children with developmental, fine motor/gross motor delays as well as children on the Autism spectrum Knowledgeable in sensory-motor processes/treatments. Creative component implemented during treatment sessions to make it relevant and fun for the child. Educated parents on carryover of treatment programs.

01/2013 - 09/2014
Lenoir Memorial Hospital - Kinston , NCOUTPATIENT HAND THERAPIST/PRN

Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation. Custom splinting. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families.

01/2014 - 04/2014
PROGRESSIVE HAND AND PHYSICAL THERAPY - City , STATEHand Therapist/PRN

Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Custom splinting. Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

09/2012 - 03/2014
BAY OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER - City , STATEStaff Occupational Therapist

Assessment, evaluation, treatment of geriatric population in a SNF setting. Implemented strategies to increase the safety, independence as well as preserve the dignity of the residents of Bay Oaks.

07/2012 - 08/2012
REHABCARE/Quail Valley Park Manor - City , STATEContract Occupational Therapist

Contract assignment for nursing home/geriatric population. Skilled Nursing Facility setting with in-house therapy staff. UE Dysfunction/ splinting, hip replacements, Self-care/ADL training, home assessments.

09/2011 - 03/2012
TRANSITIONAL LEARNING CENTER AT GALVESTON - City , STATEPart-time staff occupational therapist

Primary treatment of TBI/CVA populations ; UE rehabilitation/splinting, ADL training, cooking groups, shopping groups in the community, worked with soldiers from Project Victory with PTSD. Evaluated, set up treatment plans, ordered equipment, assisted families with discharge planning/carryover.

03/2010 - 07/2010
KINDRED HOSPITAL AT THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - City , STATEContract Occupational Therapist

Long-term acute care setting. Treated patients in the ICU, intermediate level.

05/2007 - 08/2008
ANGLETON DANBURY MEDICAL CENTER - City , STATELead staff occupational therapist

Treated a wide range of diagnoses within the pediatric-geriatric populations. Worked in the Inpatient Acute/ Outpatient areas. Only occupational therapist for a rural hospital. Treated school children with autism, sensory issues, fine motor, developmental delay, ASD/SPD, ADD/ADHD. Knowledge in sensory diet, use of manipulatives to address FM skills; addressed feeding issues. Parent involvment/education. Treated adults in the Pulmonary rehabilitation program;collaborated with the respiratory team. Addressed upper extremity rehabilitation/ UE splinting. Attended clinical meetings with plastic surgeon. Marketing experience. Established first pediatric outpatient program for the hospital.

12/2006 - 05/2007
BRAZOSPORT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - City , STATEStaff occupational therapist

Inpatient Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Center (SNF). FIM Certified. Provided skilled services for the geriatrics population. Assessed and treated various orthopedic conditions including hip replacements, total knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, CVA's, Brain injury. Home safety assessments

Education and Training
2006
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH - City, State, USMaster of Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH Galveston, TX

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 4/2006

  • Level II Fieldwork in School Setting-Friendswood, ISD
  • Level II Fieldwork in Outpatient Setting
  • Continuing Education Courses:
  • Sensory Processing Disorders-April, 2007
  • DIR Floortime- April, 2007
  • Handwriting without Tears-6/2008
  • Peabody Basics-4/2013
  • Interactive Metronome Certification- 8/2013
  • Dynamic Seating and Positioning- 2/2009
  • Pediatrics: Sitting to Standing-Where to Begin?- 10/2013
  • Sensory Processing in Autism- 9/2013
  • OT for Mother's with Hard-to-Parent Children- 9/2013
  • Making Digital Materials Accessible for Individuals with Disabilities- 9/2013
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder- 9/2013
  • Level II Fieldwork at Friendswood ISD- Cline Elementary and Westwood Elementary, Friendswood High School- Fall 2005
1999
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - City, State, USBachelor of Science: Health, Spanish

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-Main Bachelor of Science in Health, Minor in Spanish Houston, TX CUM LAUDE 12/1999

Minor in Spanish

Major in Health


Community Service

Meals on Wheels of Galveston, 2003-2006

Board member of Alvin High School Band Boosters, 2012-present

CCE teacher at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, present

Volunteer for various afters chool activities throughout the year

Accomplishments
  • CUM LAUDE 12/1999 from the University of Houston
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) 1999-U of H
  • John G. Bruhn Award for Professionalism 2005 -UTMB
  • Bing Scholar 2005 "Sensory Garden" -UTMB
  • Gnitzinger Scholarship for Geriatrics 2004, 2005 -UTMB
  • 2005 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
  • National Honor Society

Languages

Fluent in Spanish: Oral and Written Communication

Emerging skills in ASL

Professional Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association, AOTA

Texas Occupational Therapy Association, TOTA

Presentations
  • "Children's Sensory Garden for BACH ECI", presented May, 2005 at UTMB and BACH ECI, July, 2005
  • "Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)", presented August, 2007 at Angleton-Danbury Medical Center
Skills
  • Handwriting and FM skills training
  • development of IEP goals
  • equipment recommendations/strategies for individual sensory needs
  • translate goals into Spanish
  • Sensory diet
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School Attended

  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Job Titles Held:

  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist
  • OUTPATIENT HAND THERAPIST/PRN
  • Hand Therapist/PRN
  • Staff Occupational Therapist
  • Contract Occupational Therapist
  • Part-time staff occupational therapist
  • Lead staff occupational therapist
  • Staff occupational therapist

Degrees

  • Master of Occupational Therapy : Occupational Therapy
    Bachelor of Science : Health, Spanish

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