Addisun Brown
Pleasant View,UT
Summary
Newly graduated Occupational Therapist with fieldwork experience in Outpatient Pediatric Clinic and School System. Enjoys providing compassionate care to help identify and improve activities of daily living each individual patient needs or wants to do. Enthusiastic team player with multidisciplinary team experience, strong communication/interpersonal skills, and quick learning potential to adapt to new working environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Ability Innovations
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Evaluated and treated wide range of pediatric conditions.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis and therapeutic treatments.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in response to therapy.
- Planned and administered range of occupation-based activities, therapeutic interventions, and purposeful activities.
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Educational Therapy Professionals
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Monitored and documented patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including delayed milestones, Down Syndrome, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Visual Perception Deficits, and ADHD.
- Planned and administered a range of occupation-based activities, therapeutic interventions, and purposeful activities.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized daily schedule.
Patient Placement Specialist
Intermountain Health
08.2021 - Current
- First contact for patient placement department, works closely with patient flow nurse to process direct admissions and out-of-network admits. Review emergency department volume and surgery schedule to track patient status changes.
- Talk to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about transferring patients.
- Find inpatient beds at psych units for Adult and Pediatric patients.
Critical Care Technician
Primary Children's Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients. (floated to a one-to-one for Behavioral health patients)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Stocked and cleaned all equipment, beds, crash carts, and bedside carts.
Phlebotomist
Intermountain Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Medical Assistant
Wasatch Peaks Family Practice
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed a 6 month internship prior to being hired.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings..
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barrington Place, Alzheimer's Association
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Participated in Alzheimer trainings for continued education on how to best serve my residents.
- Created an activity plan for daily therapeutic activities such as painting, tic-tac-toe, and gardening.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Pines Assisted Living
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, fluid intake/ output and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Joyce University
Draper, UT05.2024
Certification - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Clearfield, UT02.2019
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, UT05.2018
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, UT07.2016
Skills
- Client-centered therapy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate
- Solid work ethic
- Fast learner who can adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated
- Superior problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Able to calm patients down well
- Helps patients and families feel informed
- Comforts patients well
- Creative
- Focus of quality of care
References
- Becca Storey Fieldwork Educator 505.203.3353
- Stacey Shelley Current Office Manager 801.891.8037
- Bekah Ramos Coworker 2019-Current 801.520.0944
- Reference Letter available upon request
Timeline
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Ability Innovations
03.2024 - 05.2024
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Educational Therapy Professionals
01.2024 - 02.2024
Patient Placement Specialist
Intermountain Health
08.2021 - Current
Critical Care Technician
Primary Children's Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist
Intermountain Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant
Wasatch Peaks Family Practice
01.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barrington Place, Alzheimer's Association
03.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Pines Assisted Living
08.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Joyce University
Certification - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Davis Applied Technology College
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Davis Applied Technology College
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