Jeni Melvin
Summary
Occupational Therapist seeking pediatric acute/inpatient therapy position with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans, and utilizing evidence-based interventions to support patient/family needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Inpatient pediatric therapist in the Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICU, and Neonatal ICU.
- Evaluated complex and critically ill patients (newborn to adolescent) and developed therapeutic interventions to promote developmental and functional outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address motor, sensory, and cognitive deficits to promote developmental progression and independence with self-care skills.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
NEONATAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION BOARD SUPPORT STAFF
Neonatal Therapy Certification Board
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Promoted evidence-based practice for neonatal therapists (OT, PT, SLP) through journal clubs, media, and communications under the direction of Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L and the board of directors.
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Washington University School Of Medicine
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop cross-curricular activities for a well-rounded educational experience.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and weekly group sessions.
SAINT LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, MO; FIELDWORK IIB
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained and supervised by Caroline Thompson OTR, in the Cardiac ICU and TCU for 12 weeks
- Gained valuable experience mobilizing patients on ECMO and/or with a ventricular assist device (VAD)
- This included participation in the VAD skills training day in the Heart Center
- Independently managed a 10-14 patient caseload consisting of medically complex patients between the ages of 0 and 22 years old with acute or chronic cardiac illnesses.
Education
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy -
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MOBachelor of Science, Psychology -
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
CLEMSON, SCSkills
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Early Mobilization with critically ill patients (ETT, VAD, ECMO)
- Clinical Educator for Fieldwork IIB student
- Program Implementation in PICU and CICU
Publications
- Perspectives on How to Implement Developmental Screening and Intervention for Children with Sickle Cell Disease, Journal of Early Intervention, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1177/10538151231159637
- Developmental Delay with Infants and Toddlers with Sickle Cell Disease: A Systematic Review, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15048
Timeline
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
04.2022 - Current
SAINT LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, MO; FIELDWORK IIB
06.2021 - 09.2021
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Washington University School Of Medicine
01.2021 - 06.2021
NEONATAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION BOARD SUPPORT STAFF
Neonatal Therapy Certification Board
03.2019 - 03.2022
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy -
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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