Emily Connelly
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated occupational therapy student with over 12 years of comprehensive childcare expertise. Adept at understanding diverse needs in pediatric care, fostering a compassionate approach for individual development. Proficient in hands-on experience from extensive interactions with children and parents, enabling a holistic and empathetic approach to occupational therapy practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
Aspire Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Implement developmental based assessments for children who present with behavioral diagnoses, developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and expressive and receptive language disorders
- Development of initial care plan consistent with individual treatment goals
- Monitor progress and update plan of care as needed
- Provide constructive feedback with motivational attitude and positive reinforcement
- Administer assessments at evaluation and interpret assessment results
- Work alongside parents and debrief after every session to ensure most beneficial quality of care
- Collaborate with supervisor and other team members to provide best treatment
Level II Fieldwork Student
Cora Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2023
- 12 weeks experience treating upper extremity injuries in outpatient clinic setting
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions including but not limited to, Dequervain's tenosynovitis, trigger
finger, rotator cuff pathologies, brachial plexus nerve damage, lateral and medial epicondylitis, scaphoid and distal radius fractures, and generalized pain - Acquired splinting skills for hand injuries
- Planned and administered therapeutic intervention involving skilled used of functional tasks
- Patient education during evaluation
- Worked closely with active and retired military
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and condition
Family Nanny
Buckley Family
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Care for three children ages 6 months, 6, and 9
- Assist with online education and homework
- Prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals daily
- Safely transport children to extracurricular activities on occasion
- Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry
- Maintaining a tidy house
- Supervise children overnight when their parents were on vacation or working
Medical Biller and Coder
Vista Clinical
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Specialist in data entry
- Translated medical diagnoses and procedures in to codes used in medical records
- Connected the dots between care providers and monetary reimbursement
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities
Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Real Life Christian Academy
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Energetic volleyball coach well versed in developmental training and strategies to enhance athlete performance
- 9+ years of court experience as a player and team captain
- Enhanced player confidence through strengthened court skills
- Facilitated strong team bonds through motivational leadership style
- Communicated professionally with all school staff
- Promoted mobility work with emphasis on proper form
- Mentored students and taught the importance of great sportsmanship
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FL 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- Patient Management
- Intervention Planning
- Goal Setting Experience
- Documentation Skills
- EMR / EHR
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Volunteer Experience
SPECIAL NEEDS VOLUNTEER, Tampa, FL
Engage, August 2016-May 2019
- Identified and addressed individual needs of special needs students by providing one-on-one support.
- Provided emotional and physical support to special needs students in order to help them reach their full potential.
- Encouraged participation from all students regardless of ability level.
MISSION TRIP STUDENT LEADER, Consuelito, Dominican Republic
World Servants, March 2019-March 2019
- Exercised excellent time management skills to ensure that all tasks were completed on schedule.
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for students to grow spiritually and emotionally during their experience
abroad. - Organized group meals
- Created a positive atmosphere by engaging with members of Consuelito community
CAMP COUNSELOR, Gainesville, FL
Florida Diabetes Camp, January 2017-January 2017
- Enforced camp safety guidelines
- Conducted regular glucose health checks throughout each day to ensure camper wellbeing was maintained
- Encouraged camper involvement in outdoor recreational activities
YOUTH SPORTS COACH, Clermont, FL
Real Life Christian Academy, August 2013-May 2015
- Instructed players on proper technique for various sports including basketball and volleyball
- Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills while managing teams in a variety of
recreational sports leagues. - Established relationships with children and parents
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules of play and resolving conflicts among players.
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Aspire Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
Cora Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2023
Family Nanny
Buckley Family
08.2020 - 04.2023
Medical Biller and Coder
Vista Clinical
12.2019 - 07.2020
Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Real Life Christian Academy
07.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
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