Cassandra Michels, OTD/R
Topeka,KS
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with experience in treating orthopedic injuries, acute health conditions s, physiological disorders. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing patient education. Seeking to join a team of skilled therapists in order to assist clients with regaining the skills and function necessary to improve independence and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Stormont Vail Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Develope individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and home adaptations for optimal recovery and independence.
- Mentor fieldwork students to increase knowledge of OT in an acute hospital setting.
Occupational Therapist
The Wellness Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed evaluations, created care plans, and maintained documentation
- Supervised COTA through daily interactions and regular collaboration
- Worked with pediatric and adult clients with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, post-stroke, and debility to achieve individualized goals
- Planed and facilitated occupation based, realistic, and simulated activities
- Motivate and encourage clients to regain skills and abilities to maximize quality of life and independence
- Determine best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life
Fieldwork- Capstone
Services For The Visually And Hearing Impaired
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Created activity programs for visual support group members including recreational activities and ADLs
- Provided clients with appropriate adaptive equipment and educated them on use of devices and technology
- Assisted with teaching sign language classes to local homeschool group
- Connected clients with appropriate outside services through recommendations and referrals
- Participated in administrative tasks such as board meetings, updating policy, billing, budgeting, and writing grants.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Ivy Rehab for Kids
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned and carried out play-based therapy sessions for pediatric clients ages 6 months -13 years old with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, developmental, sensory processing, and feeding disorders, CP, burns, and orthopedic conditions
- Collaborated with SLP for co-treatment sessions
Level II Fieldwork Student
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Treated pediatric clients with an autism diagnosis, spina bifida, CVA, and/or other sensory and behavioral disorders
- Independently carried out interventions, documented sessions, completed evaluations and plans of care, provided oversight and collaboration with COTA students, collaborated with SLP and PT.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Elite Therapy
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Treated teen and adult clients for a variety of conditions including shoulder injuries and post operation recovery, UE nerve conditions both conservative and post-surgery, stroke, UE fractures, and hand injuries
- Carried out evaluations, interventions including the use of modalities, and wrote progress notes
- Carried out concurrent treatment sessions and collaborated with PT and athletic trainers
Level I Fieldwork Student
Community Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted with completing evaluations and carrying out self-care interventions to patients post orthopedic surgery and in the ICU
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Jackson Street Commons
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with other OTD students to developed a program to engage residents in recreational activities focused on increasing socialization for previously homeless veterans.
Student Instructor
Indiana Wesleyan University
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised open labs, aided students with studying and understanding Anatomy and Neuroanatomy class material, aided with structure identification during cadaver lab.
Cabin Counselor
Bradford Woods - Indiana University
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Carried out daily care plans, assisted with therapy goals, and individual achievements
- Scheduled activities and encouraged camper participation
- Assisted campers with daily activities (i.e personal hygiene, dressing, and feeding).
Forensic Camp Counselor
Hanover College
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated on the planning and delivery of the forensics program
- Planned and coordinated nightly events
- Supervised program participants
- Advised and mentored participants with their projects
- Resident Advisor (RA).
President
Ballroom Dance Association
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Chaired meetings, recruited outside instructors, facilitated campus wide events, budgeted and secured club funds, represented club at Student Senate
After School Program Assistant
Liberty Christian School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Planed activities, crafts, and games
- Supervisee and lead activities.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Hanover College
Hanover, IN05.2018
Skills
- Task oriented
- Team Player
- Adaptive/ flexible
- Eager learner
- Attentive listener
- Dependable
- Experience with Optima, Epic, Salesforce, and Raintree EMR systems
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Indiana Occupational Therapy License
- Kansas Occupational Therapy License
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Stormont Vail Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
The Wellness Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
Fieldwork- Capstone
Services For The Visually And Hearing Impaired
01.2022 - 04.2022
Level II Fieldwork Student
Ivy Rehab for Kids
11.2021 - 12.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
09.2021 - 11.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
Elite Therapy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Level I Fieldwork Student
Community Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
Student Instructor
Indiana Wesleyan University
09.2020 - 04.2021
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Jackson Street Commons
06.2020 - 07.2020
Forensic Camp Counselor
Hanover College
06.2018 - 07.2018
Cabin Counselor
Bradford Woods - Indiana University
06.2017 - 08.2018
President
Ballroom Dance Association
01.2015 - 03.2018
After School Program Assistant
Liberty Christian School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Hanover College
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