Abigail Sharpe
Lubbock
Summary
Experienced in working and communicating effectively with individuals across the lifespan and from various backgrounds. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Aveanna Heathcare
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans as needed for optimal results.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock
10.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms, and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Led patient and caregiver education/training meetings.
- Determined appropriate recommendations for adaptive equipment and other durable medical equipment.
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: https://www.fmolhs.org/locations/greater-baton-rouge/inpatient
- Inpatient Rehabilitation facility providing occupational therapy services to individuals who have experienced decrease in function due to illness, trauma, or surgery.
- Provided occupational therapy services in an Inpatient Rehabilitation facility under supervision of clinical instructor.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy services to individuals with various conditions including stroke, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, debility, dementia, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, and progressive neurological disorders.
- Conducted evaluations, created treatment plans based on individualized goals.
- Led patient and caregiver education/training meetings.
- Administered and interpreted various standardized and non-standardized assessments including but not limited to GG self-care functional assessment, Brief Interview for Mental Status, sensation/coordination/visual screenings, manual muscle testing, and range of motion.
- Determined appropriate recommendations for adaptive equipment and other durable medical equipment.
- Collaborated with other professionals (OT, PT, SLP, RN, Social Worker, and MD) to develop appropriate goals, recommendations, and discharge plans.
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
Moreau Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: https://www.moreaupt.com/Services/Occupational-Therapy
- A neuro outpatient rehabilitation facility, providing comprehensive outpatient occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing functional decline due to life altering illness or injury.
- Provided occupational therapy services in an outpatient rehabilitation facility under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy services to individuals with various conditions including stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, debility, dementia, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, and progressive neurological disorders.
- Conducted evaluations, created treatment plans based on individualized goals.
- Conducted monthly re-evaluations for insurance documentation purposes and plan of care extension requests.
- Administered and interpreted various standardized and non-standardized assessments including but not limited to Nine-hole peg test, sensation/coordination/visual screenings, Rating of Everyday Arm-use in the Community and Home (REACH), Dynamometer, manual muscle testing, and range of motion.
- Collaborated with PT and SLP for patient treatment goals, adaptive equipment recommendations, and discharge plans.
- Implemented intervention approaches including ADL training, fine/gross motor coordination, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, functional mobility, and patient/family education.
Lead Teacher
Texas Tech Early Headstart Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Promote school readiness by nurturing the physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding childs progress, collaborating on strategies for success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every child.
Student Intern
Covenant Neuroscience Institute
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Observed licensed Occupational Therapist in evaluation of children with various neurological/developmental disorders and implementation of interventions including self-regulation skills, oral motor/feeding, play development, motor planning, fine/gross motor coordination, and sensory processing.
- Assisted with daily treatment sessions with licensed Occupational Therapist.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Austin, TX08.2023
Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies - undefined
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2019
Skills
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Client Advocate
- Attention to Detail
- Collaborative teamwork
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)
Certification
- Occupational Therapy License - State of Texas
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- Neuro IFRAH Certification
- Numotion CRT Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Aveanna Heathcare
02.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock
10.2023 - Current
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
Moreau Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 04.2023
Lead Teacher
Texas Tech Early Headstart Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
Student Intern
Covenant Neuroscience Institute
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies - undefined
Texas Tech University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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