Deliver occupational therapy services in inpatient neurorehabilitation, specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
Design and modifiy interventions for various neurological diagnoses to optimize patient outcomes.
Proficient in EPIC documentation.
Conduct evaluations for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and strokes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during co-treatment sessions to enhance comprehensive care.
Demonstrate competence in managing ventilator-dependent patients during therapy sessions.
Author durable medical equipment scripts and contribute to bi-weekly team and family meetings discussing patient progress.
Execute home evaluations, providing tailored recommendations for patient care.
Vast knowledge on cathing and bowel care techniques, adaptive sexual health management, adaptive equipment, adaptive driving, and community reintegration.
Trained multiple Level 2 OT students.
Program Development
University of Utah
2024 - Current
Sexual health clinic development. Working with an interdisciplinary team for the program development of an outpatient sexual health clinic for persons with a variety of neurological diagnoses that incorporates pelvic floor care.
Developing a pelvic floor initiative program to address the bowel, bladder, and sexual health needs of inpatients.
Developed an idea for an adaptive bowel care tool for people with limited grasp function to perform neurogenic bowel care. Interviewed and chose engineers to develop the product. Currently providing feedback on prototypes and collaborating with the engineering team.
Presented at Grand Rounds for care after a spinal cord injury.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Self Employed - Rosemary Wellness LLC
08.2023 - Current
Perform manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
Knowledgeable about the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system.
135 hours of training through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy.
Provide education to patients and caregivers surrounding the lymphatic system, bandaging, drainage techniques, and skin/nail care.
Founded, 'Rosemary Wellness LLC,' that provides manual lymphatic drainage.
Organize personal client load.
Education
Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Movement Science
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2018
Skills
Neurological rehabilitation
Pelvic floor therapy
Manual lymphatic drainage
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Program development
Client management
Specialized assessments
Problem solving
Research and development
Effective communication
Outcome planning
Progress monitoring
Goal setting experience
Certification
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1 Certification