Lauryn Sweet
Round Rock
Summary
Proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Kids Place West
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated, treated, educated, developed goals, and documented in outpatient pediatric therapy clinic.
- Treated 6-9 pediatric patients daily with diverse conditions including syndromes, autism, cerebral palsy, anxiety, and sensory processing disorder.
- Collaborated with OTs, PTs, and SLPs to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Occupational Therapist
All Care Therapies of Georgetown
Georgetown
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Evaluated client needs through assessments and observations to inform treatment.
- Designed individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals and functional abilities.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to improve motor skills and coordination in clients.
Doctoral Student
Strowmatt Rehabilitation Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Evaluated, treated, educated, developed goals, and documented progress in driving rehab setting.
- Training drivers with a variety of diagnoses how to use adaptive equipment that best fits their driving needs.
- Created holistic driving guide for patients who experience anxiety with driving, which included affordable preparatory and situational ways to combat driving anxiety.
Rehabilitation Technician
PAM Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Nursing Department
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated community engagement activities for caregivers and care recipients with dementia, enhancing support networks.
- Contributed to research process through data collection and entry for COPE and Memory Café programs, ensuring accurate and timely information.
- Developed and coordinated monthly Memory Café meetings for dementia patients and caregivers, fostering community connections and support.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student
Baylor Scott & White
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Gained expertise in evaluating, treating, educating, developing goals, and documenting patient progress in an acute hospital setting.
- Managed care for 4-6 adult patients daily with diverse conditions including stroke, TBI, cardiovascular issues, orthopedic conditions, pulmonary disorders, amputation, dementia, Parkinson's, and COVID-19.
- Coordinated with OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, nurses, physicians, and SLPs to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Occupational Therapy Student
Footsteps and Handprints Pediatric Therapy
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and treated pediatric patients in outpatient therapy clinic, focusing on individualized goal development and thorough documentation.
- Treated 6-9 pediatric patients daily with diverse conditions, enhancing their functional abilities and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with OTs, PTs, PTAs, and SLPs to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San AntonioSkills
- Patient assessment
- Documentation practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Problem-solving
Publications
"We don't feel so alone": A qualitative study of virtual Memory Cafés to support social connectedness among individuals living with dementia and care partners during COVID-1, 05/01/21, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.660144/abstract
Personal Information
Title: Occupational Therapist
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
All Care Therapies of Georgetown
05.2025 - 06.2026
Occupational Therapist
Kids Place West
07.2024 - Current
Doctoral Student
Strowmatt Rehabilitation Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
PAM Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 01.2022
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student
Baylor Scott & White
08.2021 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapy Student
Footsteps and Handprints Pediatric Therapy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Nursing Department
08.2019 - 12.2021
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio