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Heather Meining

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Doctoral student with experience in healthcare and clinical settings dedicated and passionate about becoming an occupational therapist to provide specialized care to a wide range of individuals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Student Level I Fieldwork

Elderhaus Adult Day Program
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Adapted communication strategies to meet individual abilities and needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies
10.2023 - Current
  • Cared for residents in an inpatient rehabilitation facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist Intern

UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Review medical screening for cancer patients to include prior injuries and surgeries associated to generate a clinical profile
  • Conduct exercise assessments for cancer patients assessing the following: body composition, pulmonary function, functional balance, V02 max, strength assessments, flexibility assessment, blood pressure, oxygen levels and heart rate.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center Of Greeley
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Cared for residents in skilled nursing facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisting with diagnostic procedures including obtaining specimens, taking vital signs, along with ensuring patient comfort.

Education

Doctor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2022

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Active listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting Vital Signs

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant- State of Colorado, 2019
  • Clinical Exercise Specialist Level 2- UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute, 2022
  • Basic Life Support (CPR/ AED)- American Heart Association, 2023
  • Ethics and Human Research Group 2- CITI Program, 2023

Observation Experience

70 hours shadowing Occupational Therapy in pediatrics and inpatient rehab

  • Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center- Danielle Ripsam, MOT, OTR/L
  • The Center at Centerplace- Katie Bui, OTD, OTR/L
  • Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates- Nicole Summerson, MOT, OTR/L

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies
10.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapy Student Level I Fieldwork

Elderhaus Adult Day Program
08.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist Intern

UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center Of Greeley
05.2019 - 01.2022

Doctor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Northern Colorado

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