Kaitlyn Domingo
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Occupational Therapist with expertise in treating orthopedic injuries and neurological disorders across the lifespan. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, creating custom orthoses, and providing patient education. Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Passionate about progressing and advocating for the field of occupational therapy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hands
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and treated patients regarding various cumulative trauma, orthopedic conditions, and post-operative care related to the upper extremity
- Evaluated and treated patients experiencing decreased independence following stroke, Guillain-Barre syndrome, conversion disorder, and other neurological conditions impacting overall quality of life and basic ADLs
- Provided prefabricated and created custom orthoses dependent on patient condition and presentations
- Provided manual therapy and modalities as needed to address mobility deficits, neurological retraining, and pain
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with diverse needs.
- Led group classes on common cumulative trauma conditions to educate on pathology, preventive strategies, and symptom management
Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Bright Beginnings For Kids, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and treated congenital, developmental, cognitive, and motor conditions in adolescents to promote independence in school, play, and home life.
- Developed creative strategies for engaging patients with including the use of sensory tools, gross motor obstacle courses, fine motor activities, and therapeutic games.
- Educated patients and their families on occupational therapy strategies and strategies to progress patient during their normal routines and preferred activities at home
Student Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention
Helping Hands
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Observed assessment and treatment of families and adolescents 0-3 years of age residing in American Samoa via telehealth
- Collaborated with Supervising Occupational Therapist to determine appropriate assessments, screenings, and treatments with tools available to families
- Collaborated with Supervising Occupational Therapist to provide home and daycare recommendations to adapt and modify activities to encourage progress towards developmental milestones
- Provided education to families, caregivers, and daycare workers regarding conditions, safe patient handling, and environmental recommendations
Student Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hands
Spine And Sport
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Assessed and treated patients with cumulative trauma and orthopedic upper extremity conditions, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, and traumatic brain injury
- Provided manual therapy and modalities as needed to address mobility deficits, neurological retraining, and pain
- Provided and recommended pre-fabricated orthoses to address patient condition and symptoms
- Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
- Contributed to clinic projects aimed at advancing the occupational therapy department in facility primarily specialized in physical therapy and chiropractics
Student Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assessed and treated orthopedic patients pre and post operatively, oncology patients, and patients in the intensive care unit with multi-trauma conditions
- Completed patient transfer and bed mobility training to patient and family
- Provided maintenance programs and activities to long-term and palliative care patients to maintain current abilities, promote quality of life, and prevent further loss of independence
- Provided patient and family education regarding adherence to post-operative precautions, decreasing fall-risks at home, and adaptive strategies to promote independence upon discharge
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA04.2021
B.S in Applied Biological Sciences -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Physical Agent Modalities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem Resolution
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in State of California
- HTC - Advanced Practice in Hand Therapy
- PAMS - Advanced Practice in Physical Agent Modalities
Timeline
Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hands
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Bright Beginnings For Kids, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention
Helping Hands
01.2021 - 04.2021
Student Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hands
Spine And Sport
06.2020 - 09.2020
Student Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
B.S in Applied Biological Sciences -
Arizona State University
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