Hannah Hewlett
Queensbury,NY
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving independence and quality of life for individuals of all ages and abilities. Possess a strong understanding for healthcare standards and best practices. Looking to leverage several years of experience in the field and to take on a challenging new position, and continue to develop as a professional at a successful organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation - The Wesley Community
Saratoga Springs, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, activity tolerance and balance required for ADL/IADL independence.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage for safe discharge planning.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Spent three months as a clinical instructor to a level 2 fieldwork student, providing comprehensive education while managing a full caseload.
- Utilized electronic health records including Casamba, NetHealth, MyUnity and Point Click Care for accurate patient documentation and tracking.
Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Glens Falls Center
Glens Falls, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted a local facility on an as needed basis with skilled evaluations, individual and group treatment sessions, while working full time at The Warren Center.
Occupational Therapist
Warren Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Queensbury, NY
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed comprehensive evaluations to assess patients physical and cognitive abilities, and determine appropriate plan of care.
- Created goals based on patients prior level of function, current abilities, and diagnoses.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to achieve patient’s goals.
- Completed home evaluations and caregiver trainings as needed to plan for safe discharges back to the community.
- Completed required documentation to reflect patients progress towards goals and justify continued need for skilled services.
- Communicated with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, in professional and effective manner.
Occupational Therapist - Level 2 Fieldwork
Adirondack Enrichment
Queensbury, NY
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided early intervention and pediatric services in variety of preschools and homes.
- Completed comprehensive developmental evaluations for children 0-5 years old.
- Performed hand-writing screenings for pre-k children.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and physical therapists to complete evaluations and best meet children’s needs.
Occupational Therapist - Level 2 Fieldwork
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Schenectady, NY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided intensive neuromuscular re-education and ADL re-training for individuals on the Traumatic Brain Injury unit.
- Observed and assisted in various units of hospital including Cardiopulmonary, Neuro, Orthopedic/Surgical, Outpatient and Driver Rehabilitation.
- Completed comprehensive evaluations then documented patients progress in response to therapy.
- Completed an in-service project and presentation to the Occupational Therapy Department, on current research surrounding assistive technology, and provided the facility with comprehensive handouts on available technologies.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University, School of Health Sciences
Hamden, CT01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University, School of Health Sciences
Hamden, CT05.2020
Skills
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health records
- Home evaluations
- Client and family education
- Effective communication
- Patient rapport building
- Activity analysis
- Staff education and training
- Wheelchair seating and positioning
- Pain management
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary team communication
- Clinical Instruction
Additional Employment Experience
- Waitress and Bartender, Sans Souci Restaurant, 1 year
- Supervising Lifeguard and Child's Swim Lesson Instructor for New York State and the Town of Queensbury, 7 years
- Part-time Lifeguard at Wallingford Family YMCA while a full-time student, 2 years
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation - The Wesley Community
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Glens Falls Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Occupational Therapist
Warren Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 08.2023
Occupational Therapist - Level 2 Fieldwork
Adirondack Enrichment
09.2021 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapist - Level 2 Fieldwork
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University, School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University, School of Health Sciences
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