Layna Rutkowski
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate entry level practitioner proficient in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes. Dedicated to improvement of patient quality of life through clinical reasoning, adaptability, and teamwork in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Debra Kavanaugh
Muskego, WI
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families during difficult times.
- Took initiative in providing comfort measures for pain management when needed.
Recreation Aide
Goldpine Home Assisted Living Facility
Bemidji, MN
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with the organization of recreational activities and events.
- Provided assistance to participants in recreational activities.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities who require additional assistance when participating in recreation programs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop new ideas for recreation programming.
Therapy Aide
Choice Therapy
Bemidji, Minnesota
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up therapy equipment, such as exercise machines and therapeutic devices, prior to each session.
- Observed patients during treatments to monitor progress and provide feedback to the therapist.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2022
Level IIB Fieldwork Experience
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute, Phoenix AZ
Post Acute CareLevel IIA Fieldwork Experience
Kid’s Place East, Gilbert AZ
Outpatient Pediatrics Level IC Fieldwork Experience
OnYourMarq (Marquette University), Milwaukee, WI
Adult Level IB Fieldwork Experience
GiGi’s Playhouse, (Fox Point), Milwaukee WI
PediatricsLevel IA Fieldwork Experience
Guest House, Milwaukee WI
Mental Health Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Informed Care
- Mandatory Reporter Training
- HIPPA/OSHA
Professional Memberships
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member (AOTA)
- Student Occupational Therapy Association Board Member- Secretary (SOTA)
- Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity Member (COTAD)
Community Service Learning
- Alzheimer’s Walk- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2022)
- Go Baby Go- Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI (2022-2023)
- Adaptive Toy Build, Milwaukee, WI (December 2022)
- Parkinson’s Community Group, Milwaukee, WI (May 2023 - August 2023)
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Debra Kavanaugh
06.2023 - 05.2024
Recreation Aide
Goldpine Home Assisted Living Facility
12.2021 - 05.2022
Therapy Aide
Choice Therapy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Bemidji State University
Level IIB Fieldwork Experience
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute, Phoenix AZ
Level IIA Fieldwork Experience
Kid’s Place East, Gilbert AZ
Level IC Fieldwork Experience
OnYourMarq (Marquette University), Milwaukee, WI
Level IB Fieldwork Experience
GiGi’s Playhouse, (Fox Point), Milwaukee WI
Level IA Fieldwork Experience
Guest House, Milwaukee WI
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