Abigail Guedel
Carmel,IN
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist specializing in pediatric and adult care, with a focus on developmental delays and disabilities. Conducts comprehensive assessments and tailors treatment plans to meet individual patient goals. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective interventions and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
One Mind
Carmel , IN
05.2026 - Current
- Conducte comprehensive evaluations to assess patient needs, guiding development of effective therapy plans.
- Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each patient's unique goals.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional abilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated approaches in patient care.
- Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises to enhance treatment adherence and outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Childrens Therapy Connection
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual clients.
- Reviewed records and referrals to identify and apply optimal treatment methods.
- Customized treatment plans to align with individual client abilities and needs.
- Provided clinical services to clients with developmental delays and physical impairments.
- Educated caregivers on new skills to support children's developmental goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Doctoral Intern
CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Created evidence-based resource materials to enhance care provided to adults with dementia.
- Led educational sessions for students on dementia care resources, enhancing their knowledge and skills.
- Presented dementia care resources to employees who provide resources to families caring for individuals with dementia.
- Researched best practices for supporting adults with dementia, informing care strategies.
- Produced video content for CICOA website to promote awareness of dementia care and caregiver resources.
Life Skills Coach
Village of Merici
Indianapolis, IN
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Supported adults with disabilities in building a multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Assisted clients with acquisition, improvement, and retention of skills necessary to support the individual to live successfully in their home.
- Supported clients in daily activities such as personal hygiene, cooking, budgeting, laundry, and grocery shopping to enhance their independence.
- Guided clients in identifying challenges and setting achievable goals for personal growth.
- Helped to integrate clients in their local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Demonstrated positive behavior and problem-solving skills to foster clients' social integration and relationship-building.
Level II Fieldwork Student
KIds Count Therapy
Brownsburg, IN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted evaluations and assessments to tailor effective treatment plans for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Implemented interventions and treatments that facilitated clients' ability to perform daily activities.
- Delivered therapeutic services addressing physical, mental, and emotional impairments to enhance client well-being.
Acute Care - Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered therapeutic care to patients across all age groups, addressing diverse physical, mental, and emotional impairments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care strategies.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Developed safe discharge plans based on comprehensive patient observations in the hospital.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence with self-care tasks.
- Documented therapy sessions in a timely but concise manner.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge Autism Center
Indianapolis, USA
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Applied principles of applied behavior analysis to enhance client engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented skill acquisition programs to facilitate client progress toward goals.
- 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.
- Worked with team to design and implement engaging therapeutic activities, fostering a supportive learning environment for clients.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University, Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN05-2017
Skills
- Pediatric therapy
- ABA experience
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Adaptability to change
- 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
One Mind
05.2026 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Childrens Therapy Connection
06.2023 - Current
Doctoral Intern
CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
KIds Count Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Acute Care - 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
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Purdue University