Diana Cristancho
Miami,Florida
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist with experience in outpatient rehabilitation and pediatrics, seeking an entry-level position to provide client-centered care, foster professional advancement, and apply a strong work ethic. Familiar with neurological rehabilitation and strength training, with additional experience teaching survival swimming to individuals with diverse abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survival Swim Specialist
Born 2 Swim aquatic academy and Self-employed
Miami, Florida
03.2020 - Current
- Teach children from six months old to adults how to swim and float to survive in any aquatic situation. Experience teaching children with autism, Down syndrome, and paraplegia.
- Worked at Born 2 Swim Aquatic Academy from March 2020 to August 2022, and currently works as a private swim instructor since August 2022.
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
Therapy Abroad
Chiang Mai, Thailand
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Practice cultural humility and client-centered interventions with clients and their families.
- Design and implement interventions to address communication, problem-solving, and attention in the school setting.
- Identify and implement adaptive strategies and equipment during therapy sessions.
- Engage children in utilizing AAC devices.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student
Baptist Health Medical Center
Miami, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted evaluations and re-evaluations using MMT, goniometry, dynamometer testing, and sensory testing.
- Created client-centered and evidence-based interventions, treatment plans, goals, and home programs for patients with orthopedic conditions.
- Utilized PAMs as needed, including paraffin, ultrasound, TENS, cryotherapy, and hot packs.
- Practiced joint mobilization and splint-making under the direct supervision of a Level II Fieldwork Educator.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student
Baptist Health Hospital
Miami, Florida
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted screenings, evaluations, and re-evaluations using the Box and Blocks test, the 9-Hole peg test, the Trail Making A and B tests, the Cancel Q test, the Clock Drawing Test, the Motor-Free Visual Perceptual Test, the Tactile Object Recognition Test, and the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test.
- Created client-centered and evidence-based interventions, treatment plans, goals, and home programs for individuals who are experiencing orthopedic conditions, cancer, and CVAs.
- Completed Discharge summaries and progress reports.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I Student
Doctors Hospital
Nassau, Bahamas
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted with transfers and treatment implementation in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Designed interventions and HEPs for individuals with CVAs, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, dementia, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational And Rehabilitation Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2021
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Cultural humility
- Problem solving
- PAMS
- Splint fabrication
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Occupational Therapy Registered OTR Certification #531632
- Colorado Board of Occupational Therapy License (Pending)
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
Therapy Abroad
01.2025 - 01.2025
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student
Baptist Health Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I Student
Doctors Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
Survival Swim Specialist
Born 2 Swim aquatic academy and Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational And Rehabilitation Therapy
Florida International University
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