Eleni Kauttu
St. Augustine ,FL
Summary
Recent Occupational Therapy graduate with experience providing client-centered care across diverse settings and populations. Skilled in meeting clients where they are functionally and emotionally while collaborating with clients and families to promote optimal independence. Adaptable and flexible in adjusting interventions based on available resources, clinical environments, and individual client needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student- Outpatient Orthopedics
H2 Health
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Collaborated with PTs, PTAs and MDs to enhance patient care strategies
- Assessed patients' ROM, strength and functional capabilities under supervision
- Documented assessments, patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately
- Implemented interventions on a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions while grading and adapting each intervention to meet patients' evolving needs/capabilities
- Assessed psychosocial needs of patients and supplied motivation and emotional support as appropriate
- Delivered home exercise plans and activity modifications to promote independence
Level II Fieldwork Student- Acute Care
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Tracked medical status of patients and partnered with medical team to maximize treatment effectiveness
- Concentrated on ADL involvement during acute care stay and facilitated independence in daily tasks
- Joint interventions with PTs and PTAs to optimize functional outcomes
- Educated patients on bed mobility, safe transfers, positioning to prevent pressure wounds, and use of assistive devices and DME to enhance safety upon discharge
- Provided education on management of chronic conditions to improve quality of life and prevent rehospitalizations
- Developed discharge recommendations that ensured optimal support for safe recovery
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to strengthen communication and coordination
Level II Fieldwork Student- Outpatient Pediatrics
Lively Therapy
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Observed clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families while delivering simple, accessible home exercise plans for parent implementation
- Prioritized reflex integration and sensory modulation to foster regulation and body awareness
- Strengthened fine motor skills and gross motor coordination to elevate functional independence in home and school environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2023
Masters of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, FL08-2026
Skills
- Client-centered practice
- Intervention planning
- Clinical reasoning
- Adaptive equipment
- Therapeutic use of self
- Professional communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neuromuscular Re-education
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student- Outpatient Orthopedics
H2 Health
08.2026 - 10.2026
Level II Fieldwork Student- Acute Care
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2026 - 07.2026
Level II Fieldwork Student- Outpatient Pediatrics
Lively Therapy
01.2026 - 04.2026
Masters of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Florida