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Giovanny Saavedra

Ocoee,FL

Summary

Emerging Occupational Therapists professional with hands-on experience in diverse settings including hospital-based acute care, outpatient rehab, and hand therapy. Known for flexibility across settings, dependable work ethic, and a commitment to holistic, values-driven care. Passionate about delivering meaningful, evidence-based interventions that promote independence and quality of life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver/Physical trainer for ASD

Private caregiver
Orlando, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication for a nonverbal individual with ASD using a letter board
  • Developed and guided individualized exercise routines grounded in kinesiology and anatomy knowledge, ensuring safe movement patterns and alignment
  • Adapted workout routines in real-time based on fatigue, coordination variability, and sensory feedback.
  • Assisted in improving gross and fine motor coordination through targeted physical activities, adapted for neurodivergent motor planning challenges.

Fieldwork Level 2 AdventHealth Outpatient Hand Therapy Float

AdventHealth Outpatient
Winter Park, FL
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Implementation of customized hand therapy interventions including ROM exercises, scar management, edema control, and strengthening programs.
  • Performed patient evaluations and re-evaluations under supervision, utilizing evidence-based techniques to assess upper extremity function and establish individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintained high clinical productivity, supporting treatment of up to 12 patients per day; contributed to team achieving 92% productivity at Winter Park and at 100% at the Gensis Health Club, AdventHealth outpatient location.
  • Gained hands-on experience with custom orthotic fabrication and post-operative rehabilitation protocols for various hand conditions.

Fieldwork Level 2 AdventHealth Acute Care Winter Park

AdventHealth Winter Park
Winter Park, FL
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Performed evaluations and treatments for diverse inpatient populations including orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and medically complex cases
  • Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans focused on improving functional mobility, ADLs, and safe discharge outcomes.
  • Engaged in patient and caregiver education, emphasizing safe mobility techniques, and providing or suggesting adaptive equipment

Internship

Encompass Health
Lakeland, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Shadowed an OT/PT/ST and the Director of Therapy
  • Gained exposure to treatment planning, ADL retraining, and neurorehabilitation for stroke, TBI, and orthopedic patients.
  • Observed interdisciplinary care by PT, SPL, and the Director of Therapy, gaining insight into team-based rehab approaches
  • Gained hands-on exposure to geriatric rehabilitation in an inpatient setting, with rare observation of younger patients requiring intensive therapy following trauma-related incidents

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy -

07.2025

Bachelor’s of Science - exercise science

Florida Southern College
07.2023

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication/ letter board communication device
  • Critical thinking/Problem solving
  • ADL assessments
  • Administering assessments and evaluations
  • Treatment planning

Certification

  • Basic Life Support-CPR 01/2024-01/2026
  • Angel Medic CPR LLC, 499 FL-434 #2045, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Volunteer Experience

Soccer volunteer, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33801, 2019-01, 2019-03, Leading and training kids ages 6-11, Supported motor skill development and age-appropriate fitness in a fun, inclusive environment.

Affiliations

AOTA member

Timeline

Fieldwork Level 2 AdventHealth Outpatient Hand Therapy Float

AdventHealth Outpatient
06.2025 - 08.2025

Fieldwork Level 2 AdventHealth Acute Care Winter Park

AdventHealth Winter Park
03.2025 - 05.2025

Caregiver/Physical trainer for ASD

Private caregiver
09.2024 - Current

Internship

Encompass Health
01.2023 - 04.2023

Master of Occupational Therapy -

Bachelor’s of Science - exercise science

Florida Southern College

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