Ember Fulton
Columbus,United States
Summary
Personable and compassionate individual with strong background in therapeutic techniques and patient care. Knowledgeable about human anatomy and physiology, coupled with skills in creating personalized treatment plans. Committed to promoting patient recovery and enhancing quality of life through effective therapeutic interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Nationwide Children's
Columbus, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance children's fine motor skills and daily living activities.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve sensory processing and social interactions in children.
- Educated families on therapeutic exercises and strategies to support child development at home.
Heated Sculpt Instructor
Heated Fitness Studio
Columbus, Ohio, United States
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered structured heated workout sessions that balanced challenge and accessibility, adapting movements to diverse fitness levels and contributing to sustained participant motivation.
- Fostered an inclusive and supportive studio culture that enhanced member satisfaction and contributed to increased class retention rates.
- Modified class sequences to meet individual participant needs, ensuring proper form, injury prevention, and consistent performance outcomes across all ability levels.
Occupational Therapist
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio, United States
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Implemented evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve functional independence and ensure patient safety within oncology care settings.
- Evaluated patients’ functional, cognitive, and energy management needs through structured assessments, informing tailored interventions that promoted safety and daily living independence.
- Worked closely with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to align therapeutic goals, enhancing continuity of care and improving overall patient recovery outcomes.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in evidence-based adaptive techniques to enhance safety, functional performance, and participation in meaningful daily activities.
Front Desk Receptionist
HYLO Fitness
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily front desk operations by coordinating class schedules, processing memberships, and ensuring seamless communication between clients and instructors, resulting in improved service efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Optimized membership processing workflows to accelerate onboarding times, directly contributing to improved member retention and overall client satisfaction.
- Collected and assessed client feedback to refine front desk operations, driving measurable growth in member satisfaction scores and participation rates.
Baby Sitter
Private Families
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided attentive childcare by creating safe, engaging environments that supported children’s daily routines and developmental milestones.
- Monitored children’s safety and well-being through consistent supervision and adherence to safe sleep and care practices, ensuring a secure home environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents to provide updates on daily activities and progress, fostering trust and continuity of care.
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
MUSC SHAWN JENKINS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented tailored therapeutic activities that enhanced pediatric patients’ social skills and maintained a secure, developmentally appropriate environment.
- Applied clinical assessment findings to design developmentally appropriate interventions, fostering a supportive therapeutic environment and strengthening peer interaction among pediatric patients.
- Facilitated play-centered therapy sessions that supported social skill growth and upheld patient safety, contributing to a nurturing and developmentally appropriate care environment.
- Collaborated with pediatric interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized therapy plans that improved engagement and supported measurable progress toward developmental milestones.
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
NHC HEALTHCARE
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with clients to evaluate functional abilities and implement targeted interventions that enhanced daily living performance and independence.
- Built strong therapeutic rapport with clients, promoting trust and open communication that supported individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans and measurable functional gains.
- Performed detailed evaluations of client functional performance, applying targeted therapeutic interventions that resulted in observable progress toward rehabilitation goals and increased patient engagement.
- Delivered targeted treatment interventions that improved patients’ functional performance and promoted greater independence in daily living activities.
Level IC Fieldwork Student
MUSC Health Institute of Psychiatry
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in implementing occupational therapy interventions for patients with varied psychiatric diagnoses, reinforcing therapeutic goals and promoting functional engagement during treatment sessions.
- Facilitated patient engagement during occupational therapy sessions, building therapeutic rapport that supported participation and progress toward individualized treatment goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during clinical meetings to enhance understanding of psychiatric treatment approaches and patient-centered care strategies.
Level IA Fieldwork Student
Tri-County Therapy
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with families to reinforce therapy objectives, promoting active participation and improved compliance with prescribed interventions.
- Guided clients through individualized ADL interventions that enhanced functional performance and promoted greater autonomy in daily routines.
- Partnered with supervising therapists to develop individualized treatment goals, ensuring interventions were evidence-based and aligned with each client’s functional needs.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Entry-level clinical doctorate
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States05.2025
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - Bachelor of Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States05.2022
Skills
- Clinical Areas: Oncology, Geriatrics, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Community-based Care, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment
- Patient & Advocacy: Patient Education, Caregiver Support, Patient Advocacy
- Professional Practice: Evidence-based Practice, Time Management, Clinical Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Leadership: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Team Leadership, Care Coordination
- Languages: English
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. May 2025
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine Sep 2024
- CarFit Technician Training, American Occupational Therapy Association Jul 2023
- Safe Sleep Ambassador Training, Cribs for Kids Sep 2023
- Colorado Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigation Training, American Board of Methodological Death Investigators Jan 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Apr 2025
- GCP Social & Behavioral Research Best Practices, CITI Program Jan 2023
- Human Subjects Research, CITI Program Jan 2023
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Nationwide Children's
01.2026 - Current
Heated Sculpt Instructor
Heated Fitness Studio
07.2025 - 02.2026
Occupational Therapist
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
05.2025 - 01.2026
Front Desk Receptionist
HYLO Fitness
12.2024 - 05.2025
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
MUSC SHAWN JENKINS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
09.2024 - 11.2024
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
NHC HEALTHCARE
05.2024 - 08.2024
Level IC Fieldwork Student
MUSC Health Institute of Psychiatry
03.2024 - 03.2024
Level IA Fieldwork Student
Tri-County Therapy
05.2023 - 05.2023
Baby Sitter
Private Families
04.2022 - 05.2025
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Entry-level clinical doctorate
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - Bachelor of Science
The Ohio State University