Jacqueline Willoughby
Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced occupational therapist prepared for role with strong background in pediatric care and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to design and implement effective treatment plans, focusing on improving children's functional abilities. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and driven to achieve optimal results. Skilled in patient assessment, sensory integration, and family education, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Theraplay Solutions Therapy
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans for children with diverse developmental needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and therapy outcomes.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve fine motor skills and sensory processing.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques and strategies for home-based support.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speakeasy Therapy Services, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted client-centered evaluations and reassessments (including PDMS-2, VMI, and BOT) and implemented individualized interventions for clients with a variety of different developmental disabilities and goals.
- Provided direct treatment sessions to clients to achieve their goals.
- Recorded and documented patient care services with daily notes, progress notes, and plan of cares.
- Developed and carried out individual plans of care for patients aged newborn -20.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to achieve well-rounded care.
- Improved children's fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Increased children's participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Capability Health and Human Services
Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed home and telehealth visits in early intervention
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Completed re-assessments and all required documentation with each visit.
- Scheduled own visits and built rapport with patients and their family.
- Educated families on strategies on how to best support their child during early development.
- Provided resources to families for ongoing care when completing the program.
- Assessed patient progress regularly to adjust interventions and ensure optimal effectiveness.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
A Clubhouse For Kids
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Conducted client-centered evaluations and reassessments (including PDMS-2, VMI, and BOT) and implemented individualized interventions for clients with a variety of different developmental disabilities and goals
- Built rapport with clients and their caretakers and established communication with them on their progress at home and within treatment sessions
- Provided direct treatment sessions to clients to achieve their goals
- Recorded and documented patient care services with daily notes, progress notes, and plan of cares
- Collaborated with other team personnel such as COTAs and SLPs to achieve well-rounded care
- Fulfilled the role of a fieldwork educator to a Level II OT student and COTA student
- Provided treatment in an outpatient and school setting (Cornerstone Christian Academy)
- Developed and carried out individual plans of care for patients aged newborn -20
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
07.2005 - 10.2016
- Attained certificate in Executive Certificate in Home Modification program offered by the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification at USC
- Assisted teaching Occupational Therapy and Elders Master's of Rehabilitation course for international students from China, developed learning activities and objectives for a course lab and lecture, and assisted in refining another online course under the supervision of OT professor, Dr. Andrea Thinnes
- Academia and Home Modifications Focus
Level IIB Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Saint Paul, MN
12.2011 - 01.2015
- Conducted client-centered evaluations and implemented individualized interventions for clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Prepared discharge plans, provided documentation under supervision, coordinated with other professionals for client's plan of care, and provided clients with appropriate referrals
- Contributed to facility with alternative interventions and launched book lending program to facilitate more leisure opportunities for clients for more effective carryover of goals
- Worked with clients individually and facilitated therapeutic group sessions to enhance achievement of all clients' goals and provided patient education
- Administered CPT Evaluations, Adult Sensory Profiles, and Allen Cognitive Screenings under supervision
Level IIA Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Omaha, NE
08.2008 - 01.2015
- Worked with a variety of patients with different diagnoses and conditions including neurological, visual, and hand impairments
- Conducted evaluations and used clinical reasoning skills to determine appropriate assessments and interventions as well as created home exercise programs accompanied with patient education
- Utilized sensory testing, physical agent modalities, ultrasound, and assessments such as Purdue Pegboard, dynamometer, goniometry, and manual muscle testing as needed
- Contributed to facility a mirror box to be utilized for future patients
- Additionally, one day a week I observed and assisted occupational therapists in inpatient acute care as well as observed Functional Capacity Evaluations
Level ID Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Omaha, NE
03.2006 - 01.2015
- Observed aquatic therapy and assisted in treatment interventions
Level IC Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Omaha, NE
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Observed settings including the following: inpatient acute, cardiac, orthopedic, Joint Camp, med surge, Post-Intensive Nursing, Intensive Care Unit, NICU, and oncology
Level IB Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Reviewed medical history and observed evaluation and treatment
- Assisted in helping patients learn activities of daily living skills
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2008
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Truckee Meadows Community College
05.2008
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University of Nevada
Reno, NV05.2008
Skills
- Play-based therapy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Early intervention techniques
- Sensory integration
- Motor skills development
- Parent education
- Pediatric assessments
- Individualized treatment planning
- Progress assessments
- Therapeutic listening
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Intervention planning
- Outcome planning
- Patient rapport building
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapist
- May 2017 to May 2024
Languages
English - Expert
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Theraplay Solutions Therapy
08.2023 - 11.2025
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Capability Health and Human Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speakeasy Therapy Services, LLC
09.2022 - 04.2024
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
A Clubhouse For Kids
05.2017 - 09.2022
Level IC Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
01.2014 - 01.2014
Level IIB Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
12.2011 - 01.2015
Level IIA Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
08.2008 - 01.2015
Level IB Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
08.2008 - 01.2014
Level ID Fieldwork
Doctoral Professional Rotation
03.2006 - 01.2015
Doctoral Professional Rotation
Creighton University
07.2005 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Las Vegas
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Truckee Meadows Community College
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University of Nevada
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University