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Certification
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ALYSSA BRAASE

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and specialized experience in the Operating Room (OR). Demonstrates strong clinical skills, including pre-operative preparation, intra-operative assistance, and post-operative care. Experienced in sterile techniques, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care, possessing excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Eager to leverage academic foundation and OR experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

A Brighter Avenue LLC
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Assisted OTs with implementing thirty-two individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ L

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Used neuromuscular re-education, trunk stabilization, and balance activities to improve clients’ ability to move in and out of bed and maintain an upright posture necessary to perform self-care and, eventually, home management activities.
  • Provide training in self-care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing) with adaptive or durable medical equipment and/or compensatory techniques if needed.
  • Evaluate the need for splints and positioning devices to preserve joint integrity. Train families and caregivers to assist with home program range-of-motion exercises, safe transfers and mobility and implemented upper extremity strength training programs.

Aerospace Medical Technician

United States Air Force
12.2012 - 12.2016
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medical assessments and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Streamlined patient record management, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of medical information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020

Associate of Science - Occupational Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa
07.2018

Skills

  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • IV Therapy Administration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Sterile Technique Expertise
  • Critical Thinking Abilities

Clinical Experience

St. Joseph`s Hospital and Medical Center- Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical/Surgical, Advanced Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric, ICU, L&D/Postpartum/Transitions to Professional Practice

636 hours

Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped- Community Health Nursing

142 hours

Valleywise Health Medical Center- Operating Room Preceptorship Nurse

170 hours

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant


Timeline

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

A Brighter Avenue LLC
08.2019 - 08.2022

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ L

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2019 - 10.2019

Aerospace Medical Technician

United States Air Force
12.2012 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Creighton University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Occupational Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
ALYSSA BRAASE