Mallori Sheffield

I am a motivated individual with a strong work ethic who can easily work with others on a therapy team and those on the clinical staff. I am seeking a full-time/part-time position in an environment that will contribute to my growth and knowledge as a newly graduated occupational therapist.

Total Rehab, McAlester, OK-Student Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork A

April 2022

• Collaborated with home health, school-based, and outpatient occupational therapist to complete evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge planning for patients ages 0-90+.
• Paired with OT to provide skilled clinical services to clients with various physical, mental, and emotional impairments.
• Educated patients on safety and recommended home adaptive equipment to increase independence with needed activities of daily living.
• Conducted flexible pediatric treatment sessions in outpatient clinic.
• Began practical documentation to increase didactic knowledge.

Special Cheers, Houston, TX-Student Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork B

November 2022

• Aided outpatient occupational therapists with evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning for children and young adults with varying diagnoses such as arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy, autism, ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, physical limitations, and other mental/physical diagnoses.
• Utilized hippotherapy to address varying treatment goals such as midline stability and control, upper and lower extremity strengthening, motor planning and processing, self-esteem, visual tracking and awareness, etc.
• Collaborated with therapists to provide skilled treatment intervention based on individual client needs.
• Managed setup of therapy activities through gathering, grooming, feeding, and saddling horses.

Total Rehab, Eufaula, OK-Student Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork A

January 2023-April 2023

• Outpatient occupational therapist, responsible for conducting evaluations while administering standardized and non-standardized assessments, performing client-centered treatments, discharge planning for ages 0-90, accurate documentation, and billing.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team consisting of speech therapists, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and occupational therapy assistants to provide well-rounded, client-focused treatment.
• Gather information (via telephone, internet, etc.) on community resources for specific client needs.
• Create home exercise plans for adults and children to facilitate carryover in the home environment.
• Empower patients and/or parents with education on diagnosis and treatment options.

Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa OK-Student Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork B

May 2023-July 2023

• Acute Care therapist responsible for occupational therapy evaluations, treatments, discharge recommendations, and documentation in varying areas of the hospital. (Oklahoma Heart Institute, Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute, Spine & Orthopedic, Oncology, Emergency Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation)
• Collaborate with patients to understand their current difficulties, new diagnoses, and problem-solve viable client-centered treatment options.
• Provide insight to case managers as needed regarding the client's conditions and determine the most comprehensive discharge plan.
• Communicate daily with the patient's team, consisting of family members, friends, and various medical staff.
• Educate patients on stroke prevention, useful adaptive equipment, lymphedema management, and other aspects of care.
• Conduct lymphedema evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge planning.
  

OKOTA Research Poster Presenter / The Perspective of Adults with Autism on Receiving Applied Behavior Analysis as a Child: September 2022

BLS Provider: CPR & AED (American Heart Association) February 2022-Present

Cornerstone Tabernacle-Gore, OK 2015-Present

Angel Tree-Tahlequah, OK, Gore, OK, and Muskogee, OK 2018-2022

First Baptist Church of Muskogee 2021

United Way-Worldwide 2021-2022

Gospel Rescue Mission-Muskogee, OK 2021-2022

Fostering Hope-Muskogee, OK 2022

The Center-Tulsa, OK 2022

Rowdy's Resource Room-Tahlequah, OK 2023

References are available upon request.