Heather Luciani
Dalton,MA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Berkshire Health Systems
10.2018 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of 6-7 patients per day in an acute care setting to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement with a variety of diagnoses, in both adults and in the Continuing Care Nursery.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Educated patients and their family in orthotic management, home safety, energy conservation techniques, relaxation strategies, adaptive equipment and techniques to promote independence, and relevant durable medical equipment, in preparation for safe discharge.
- Educated caregivers in safe newborn care management, developmental milestones, community resources, and made Early Intervention Referrals as appropriate.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with evidenced based research and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Contributed to research projects aimed at advancing the field of occupational therapy and enhancing patient care, including developing a Functional Assessment Tool in regard to patients with chest wall trauma.
- Advocated for the profession by participating in community events promoting awareness of occupational therapy services available locally, including at a Matter of Balance Course, hosted by the Lenox Community Center in Lenox, MA.
- Completed electronic documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, and discharge recommendations using the computerized documentation system Expanse.
Yoga Instructor
Radiance Yoga
05.2022 - Current
- Designed hour long yoga classes and provided instruction to up to 20 students per class.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.
- Mentored new instructors, sharing best practices in teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Enriched students' understanding of holistic health by weaving yogic philosophy into lessons alongside practical movement instruction.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
- Designed and offered specialized series focused on management of chronic pain.
Camp Counselor
The Boys And Girls Club Of The Berkshires
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Served as a one on one camp counselor to a young boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cerebral Palsy
- Organized activities to advance life skill development and to assist camper achieve increased independence.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Health Science -
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2016
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Goal Setting Experience
- Treatment Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Family and Patient Education
- Time Management
- Workflow Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation Skills
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Interpersonal Communication
- Coaching and Motivating
Minors
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Massachusetts #12873
- BLS Provider 2023-2025
- 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor
- Working towards a Holistic Healing Certificate
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Radiance Yoga
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Berkshire Health Systems
10.2018 - Current
Camp Counselor
The Boys And Girls Club Of The Berkshires
06.2013 - 08.2018
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Springfield College
Bachelor of Science in Health Science -
Springfield College
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Massachusetts #12873
- BLS Provider 2023-2025
- 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor
- Working towards a Holistic Healing Certificate
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