Dillon DeSalvo
Rensselaer,NY
Summary
Occupational therapists student with strengths in communication and adaptability. Strong knowledge of the human body and rehabilitation. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in patient care. Proven history of fostering positivity to meet team, individual, and management objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
OT Level II Fieldwork
Colombia Memorial Hospital
Hudson, NY
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, and sensory integration skills.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made toward goals, and recommendations for future care.
- Conducted educational seminars related to occupational therapy topics, specifically focusing on the need and success that could be achieved with early OT in the ER.
OT Level II Fieldwork Second Rotation
Troy School District
Troy, NY
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, and sensory integration skills.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
ED Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Rensselaer, NY
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
Aurora, CO
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Completed sanitary duties to hospital standards
Patient Transporter
Compass Group, Lead Patient Transporter
Aurora
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Supported and coached new patient transporters on policies and safety measures, offering assistance with tasks as needed.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
Health and Wellness Intern
West Metro Fire Rescue –Health & Wellness
Lakewood, CO
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Administered various clinical tests to firefighters including Indoor/Outdoor PAT and MET test.
- Coached clients with age and physically appropriate exercises according to ACSM guidelines.
- Managed fitness and recreation facilities, verifying safe and clean facility and equipment conditions.
- Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
- Maintained updated health and wellness knowledge through posters and weekly emails.
Research Assistant
CSU
Fort Collins, CO
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Administered clinical test in skin folds, hydrostatic weighing, strength testing, flexibility and circumference measuring.
- Performed resting and exercising blood pressure tests on firefighters during Bruce protocols.
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
- Supported data processing operations and provided survey research assistance.
Communications Intern
No Barriers
Fort Collins, CO
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Drafted social media posts and created videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Devised creative strategies for improving customer awareness of company and offerings.
- Developed positive relationships with contractors and customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Masters of Occupational Therapy
Maria College
Albany, NY08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion Concentration
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2019
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Training & Development
- Patient transportation
- CPR/First Aid
- Medical terminology
- Proper sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- NREMT-Emergency Medical Technician Nationally Registered
Timeline
OT Level II Fieldwork Second Rotation
Troy School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
OT Level II Fieldwork
Colombia Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
02.2022 - Current
ED Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
03.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Transporter
Compass Group, Lead Patient Transporter
01.2019 - 03.2021
Health and Wellness Intern
West Metro Fire Rescue –Health & Wellness
01.2019 - 05.2019
Research Assistant
CSU
10.2018 - 12.2018
Communications Intern
No Barriers
09.2016 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Masters of Occupational Therapy
Maria College
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion Concentration
Colorado State University
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