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Francheska Velez Melendez

Kissimmee

Summary

Passionate Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at HCA Osceola Hospital, excelling in patient management and family education. Expert in sensory processing techniques and adaptive equipment usage, enhancing patient independence. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, achieving a 95% patient satisfaction rate. Strong communicator with a focus on personalized, goal-oriented care plans.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Small Steps Pediatrics
Kissimmee
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Documented patient progress and modified plans based on ongoing evaluations.
  • Conducted assessments including formal standardized testing, informal assessment tools and parent and caregiver interviews.
  • Maintained close contact with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care, such as physicians, nurses, psychologists and speech therapists.

Occupational Therapist

HCA Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Educated patients and families about treatment plans and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.

Occupational Therapist

First Step Therapy
Kissimmee
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.

Occupational Therapist

Hope Clinic at AHU
Apopka
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength.
  • Educated patients and families about treatment plans and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to improve patients' daily living skills and independence.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
04-2025

Skills

  • Sensory Processing Techniques
  • Strength training
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Documentation skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient management
  • Occupational performance
  • Geriatric therapy
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Motor coordination
  • Family and patient education
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptive equipment usage

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Small Steps Pediatrics
07.2025 - 08.2025

Occupational Therapist

HCA Osceola Hospital
05.2025 - 07.2025

Occupational Therapist

First Step Therapy
01.2025 - 04.2025

Occupational Therapist

Hope Clinic at AHU
01.2024 - 04.2025

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

AdventHealth University

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