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ELIZABETH SCHUEN

Dayton,OH

Summary

Graduate student with foundational knowledge in occupational therapy and hands-on experience gained through diverse fieldwork placements, including inpatient rehabilitation, and school-based settings. Demonstrates strong documentation and organizational skills, effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to learning and improvement. Utilizes problem-solving abilities to plan and implement client-centered interventions. Dedicated to providing holistic care that supports overall well-being, aligning with the principles of health and wellness.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level IIB Fieldwork Student

Bostic Head Start Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Evaluated students through play-based assessments to determine need for individualized instruction
  • Administered standardized assessments to evaluate students' fine motor, visual motor, and self-regulation skills
  • Provided group interventions within classroom settings, targeting fine motor, visual motor, and self-regulation skills
  • Completed comprehensive documentation, including ETRs, IEPs, plan of cares, progress notes, and daily records to track student progress and support goals
  • Met with parents to discuss evaluation results, and progress toward IEP goals
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to discuss evaluation results, create IEP goals, and implement targeted interventions

Level IIA Fieldwork

Liberty Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Utilized evidence-based practice methods in all aspects of clinical decision-making and intervention delivery
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care
  • Designed adaptive equipment recommendations tailored to meet individual patient needs and improve functional abilities

Level IB Fieldwork

Friends at the Castle
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed groups every Wednesday for 16 weeks
  • Practiced occupational profiles
  • Administered an assessment, SLUMS
  • Chatted with clients to understand their diagnosis
  • Wrote goals for a patient based off their occupational profile and SLUMS results

Level IB Fieldwork

Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed groups with a supervising occupational therapist every Wednesday for 16 weeks
  • Practiced occupational profiles
  • Observed administration of evaluations and assessments

Level IB Fieldwork

Sycamore Glen
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Interacted with residents to understand their perspectives
  • Practiced occupational profiles

Level IA Fieldwork

Warren Co ESC - Kings Local Schools
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Observed and assisted in school-based OT services for pediatric students

Rehab Therapy Technician

Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted therapy team with patient care & treatment sessions
  • Transported patients to and from treatment areas
  • Monitored and optimized inventory, and reordered materials as required
  • Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments
  • Scheduled a wide variety of Rehab patients in a computer-based scheduling system

Education

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Kettering College of Medical Arts
Dayton, OH
04.2025

Benefits & Barriers to Mentoring an Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student -

Kettering College of Medical Arts
Dayton, OH
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Intervention Planning & Implementation
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Activity Analysis
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • PreventBlindness

Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Member

Timeline

Level IIB Fieldwork Student

Bostic Head Start Center
08.2024 - 11.2024

Level IIA Fieldwork

Liberty Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024

Level IB Fieldwork

Friends at the Castle
09.2023 - 12.2023

Level IB Fieldwork

Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center
09.2023 - 12.2023

Level IB Fieldwork

Sycamore Glen
09.2023 - 12.2023

Level IA Fieldwork

Warren Co ESC - Kings Local Schools
03.2023 - 03.2023

Rehab Therapy Technician

Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023

Benefits & Barriers to Mentoring an Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student -

Kettering College of Medical Arts

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Andrews University

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Kettering College of Medical Arts
ELIZABETH SCHUEN