Amanda Finke
Nashville,,United States
Summary
Dependent student seeking to create positive and inclusive environments. Being an asset to my team, helping to achieve goals set. Adaptable and motivated to learn more about communication and occupational therapy skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student
Fifty Forward
01.2025 - Current
- Expanded knowledge on interactions among individuals with memory deficits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements.
- Collaborated with fellow peers to explore communication styles with the individuals.
- Encouraged engagement from participants in activities like coloring, dancing, yoga, etc.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Kids Count Therapy
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked 150 hours to build relationships and expand my knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy.
- Assisted occupational therapists in creating tools and activities for treatment sessions.
- Independently led and carried out activities with groups of five-ten children in various age groups to enhance client engagement.
- Maintained clean and organized treatment rooms.
Shadowing Student
TriStar Summit Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed the inpatient geriatric population in a bustling hospital to expand my experience.
- Adapted quickly to a new environment.
- Witnessed the collaboration between nurses, doctors, therapists, patients, etc
- Followed professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
Shadowing Student
Jones Therapy Services
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Observed occupational therapy sessions of individuals ages 3-18 with various physcial and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Learned terminology and language used between occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists.
- Asked questions to educate myself on therapy tactics and strategies.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Belmont University
05-2025
Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Curiosity
- Reliability
- Research
Accomplishments
Sission Writing Award
April 2022
Awards
Sisson Writing Award, 04/22, Persuasive essay writing award. Paper titled, 'Inclusion Beyond the Classroom,' highlighting the importance of inclusion and belonging in schools for individuals with disabilities.
Timeline
Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student
Fifty Forward
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapy Intern
Kids Count Therapy
05.2023 - 06.2023
Shadowing Student
TriStar Summit Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2022
Shadowing Student
Jones Therapy Services
10.2021 - 11.2021
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Belmont University
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