Abigail Guedel
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with expertise in treating children with developmental delays, mental, physical, and emotional disabilities as well as adults with varying abilities. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient and family education. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Connection
06.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Provided caregiver education to help parents learn new skills that will help their children meet desired outcomes.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and their families.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Doctoral Intern
CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed research regarding best practices for working with adults with dementia.
- Created evidence-based resource materials to enhance care provided to adults with dementia.
- Taught small groups of students about resources regarding dementia care.
- Presented dementia care resources to employees who provide resources to families caring for individuals with dementia.
- Created video content for the CICOA website discussing dementia care and caregiver resources.
Life Skills Coach
Village of Merici
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Assisted clients with acquisition, improvement, and retention of skills necessary to support the individual to live successfully in their home.
- Assisted clients with daily activities including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, budgeting, laundry tasks, and grocery shopping.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
Level II Fieldwork Student
K1ds Count Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided therapeutic services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve clients' abilities to perform daily activities.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients and their families.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Elkhart General Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Provided therapeutic care to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments in the inpatient hospital setting.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence with self-care tasks.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to determine the best approach to care.
- Created safe discharge recommendations based on observations in the hospital.
- Documented therapy sessions in a timely but concise manor.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Center
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported clients using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Implemented skill acquisition programs.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by BCBA.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for clients.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2017
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- ABA experience
- Documentation skills
- Intervention planning
- Discharge planning
- Progress monitoring
- Collaboration
- Caregiver education
- Task analysis
- Patient assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Treatment implementation
- Daily living skills training
- Community integration
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Connection
06.2023 - Current
Doctoral Intern
CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
K1ds Count Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Elkhart General Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Life Skills Coach
Village of Merici
01.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Center
02.2019 - 04.2021
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
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