Drawing upon my educational background and passion, I aim to make a transformative impact on individuals' lives, fostering independence and improving overall quality of life through client-centered interventions and holistic care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Rehab Tech
CHI Health Immanuel
Omaha, NE
05.2022 - 01.2023
Lead aquatic classes and therapy activities independently utilizing therapeutic exercise
Perform clerical functions including class and patient registration and delivery of therapy notes/records to the appropriate physician(s) or other hospital personnel.
Level IA
Simucase
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - 05.2022
Completed forty hours of community observations within the Omaha area
Completed multiple simucase cases over various patient scenarios and how we would apply occupational therapy within their treatment.
Rehab Tech
SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex
OKC, OK
07.2020 - 07.2021
Monitored patients performing exercises and assisted with modalities in accordance with specific instructions from therapists
Communicated effectively with the patient and therapist to ensure quality care.
Community-Based Peds: Level IB
ICan Bike Camp
Omaha, NE
Monitored adolescents with developmental delays during bike exercises and assisted with modifications in accordance with specific instructions from the head of the program
Collaborated with participants and their family members to ensure the best outcomes on independent bike riding
Used different strategies to redirect behavioral challenges to ensure the participant's best efforts.
Douglas County Hospital – SNF/Mental Health: Level IC
Choice Rehabilitation
Omaha, NE
Assisted occupational therapists by monitoring interventions specific to patients' goals and needs in accordance with OT supervision
Communicated effectively with therapist and patient in order to ensure safety and quality care.
Inpatient neuro: Level IIA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dallas, TX
Provided direct hands-on care with complex patients to a full caseload supervised by OTR
Implementing client-specific interventions to improve the patients' overall independence and safety
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care, leading to enhanced outcomes and quality of life.
SNF: Level IIB
Rehab Synergies: Advanced Healthcare of Garland
Garland, TX
Provided direct hands-on care to a full caseload supervised by an OTR, applying a holistic approach and implementing client-centered interventions to enhance the patient's overall quality of life and independence
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for the patient's best form of care.
Outpatient Neuro: Doctoral Capstone
Baylor Scott and White
Frisco, Texas
Provided direct hands-on care with complex patients supervised by an OTR while planning and developing a Health and Wellness program to improve community reintegration for spinal cord injury and brain injury patients
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to create the most beneficial, relevant, and sustainable Health and Wellness program for the Day Neuro Program.
Education
Occupational Therapy Doctorate -
College of Saint Mary
05-2024
Bachelors in Psychology -
The University of Oklahoma
12.2019
Skills
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Evidence-Based Practice
Holistic Approach
Adaptable
Team Collaboration Skills
Analytical
Leadership Experience And Activities
Oklahoma Intermural Sport Committee, Organizer, Fall 2016, Spring 2019, Communicated and organized teams efficiently with the committee for various sports activities. Responsible for showing up to each sporting event assigned.
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alumni, Fall 2015, Current, Participate in raising money from various donors, friends, and family for our Philanthropy Center for Children and Families.
University of Oklahoma Soonerthon, Member – Participant, Spring 2016, Spring 2019, Participated in raising money from various donors for the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by gathering with thousands of other volunteers.
University of Oklahoma Relay for Life, Participant, Spring 2016, Spring 2019, Dedicated in helping attack cancer by joining a team to raise funds for the American Cancer Society institution. Join with other volunteers to recognize the survivors and their caregivers.
Certification
BLS Certification, 2024
Mental Health First Aid – Youth, 2025
MoCA Certification, 2024
Volunteering And Shadowing
Norman Veterans Center, Volunteer & Shadow, Norman, OK, August 2020, March 2020, Established relations with the veterans while assisting their needs in an upbeat manner. Provided guidance to veterans with different stages of onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Provided veterans assistance through various exercises while creating a safe and uplifting environment in accordance with therapist’s direction.
J.D. McCarty Center, Shadowing Occupational Therapy, Norman, OK, July 2019, March 2020, Assisted children with developmental disabilities in exercises and activities in accordance with therapist’s direction, to equip them with resources and support to enhance their daily skills.
Stephen Center, Volunteer for Occupational Therapy, Omaha, NE, March 2022, Created a learning and interactive substance abuse workshop for the Stephen Center residence. Created a worksheet for the residents to identify triggers, warning signs, coping skills, and support systems.
Professional References
Lee Grigsby, Aquatics Manager: CHI Health Immanuel, Lee.grigsby@commonspirit.org, 402-740-0567
Melissa Kilgore, Rehab Manager: SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex, Melissa.Killgore@ssmhealth.com, 405-706-2952
Karli Green, OTS/OTR: Encompass Health Rehab Hospital, karli.green@wustl.edu, 402-660-8235
Timeline
Aquatics Rehab Tech
CHI Health Immanuel
05.2022 - 01.2023
Level IA
Simucase
08.2021 - 05.2022
Rehab Tech
SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex
07.2020 - 07.2021
Community-Based Peds: Level IB
ICan Bike Camp
Douglas County Hospital – SNF/Mental Health: Level IC
Choice Rehabilitation
Inpatient neuro: Level IIA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
SNF: Level IIB
Rehab Synergies: Advanced Healthcare of Garland
Outpatient Neuro: Doctoral Capstone
Baylor Scott and White
Occupational Therapy Doctorate -
College of Saint Mary
Bachelors in Psychology -
The University of Oklahoma
BLS Certification, 2024
Mental Health First Aid – Youth, 2025
MoCA Certification, 2024
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