Brenna Shaw

Facilitated smooth patient intake process Supporting daily operations in a fast-paced SNF setting with daily admissions and discharges. Managed insurance verification, referral processing and admission paperwork to help ensure patients were admitted efficiently.

- Coordinated patient records, scheduling, inter-department communication while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, organization and professionalism.

- Facilitated frequent calls/tours to families of potential patients to support a smooth admission process and continuity of care post injury.

Assisted a larger admissions team in coordinating new patient admissions and processing an increased volume of referrals, admissions, and discharges.

- Managed completing priorities with time sensitive tasks while working closely with a team to keep the admissions process organized and efficient in a high paced environment.

- Collaborated with admissions staff, clinical teams and referral sources at hospitals to gather accurate information to pass on to our facility team.

- Delivered compassionate, hands-on care to elderly clients, assisting with bathing, grooming, hygiene, personal care, mobility, homecare tasks, and medication reminders to enhance overall well-being.

- Built strong relationships with clients through meaningful conversation, companionship, while assisting in supporting their independence.

- Monitored changes in clients, behavior, mobility, and overall well being and communicated concerns when needed.

• Clinical and Fieldwork Experience:
• OTA Student at Harrison District Two in Colorado Springs, CO from March 9th-May 9th, 2026.

- Provided Occupational Therapy interventions under supervision of a licensed OTA/OTR supporting students with participation in classroom activities, school based routines, and daily tasks.

- Implemented activities targeting fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, coordination, and reflex integration to promote functional independence based on students individual needs.

• OTA Student at The Garden's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colorado Springs, CO from January 5th-March 4th, 2026.

- Provided Occupational Therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed OTA/OTR, working with patients to improve participation in daily occupations while improving their independence and quality of life.

- Assisted with treatment sessions addressing ADL's, strength, functional mobility, balance and activity tolerance based on a client centered approach to obtain their goals.

- Collaborated with a interdisciplinary team during co-treats, groups, education and documenting patient progress.