Megan Chapa OTR/L
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Occupational Therapist
Mercy Kids Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
04.2023 - Current
- Extensive program/protocol development with proven track record of reducing LOS, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Create/distribute developmental care education to unit clinicians and volunteer staff
- Implement intervention to facilitate functional pre/oral motor feeding progression for neonates
- Deliver developmentally supportive care to premature infants, optimizing co-occupation participation
- Utilize age-appropriate sensory integration techniques and understanding of environmental impacts to promote infant development
- Implement bio-mechanical intervention approaches to effectively treat musculoskeletal dysfunction/impairments (fascia release, splinting, etc)
- Engage with families to deliver family-centered care and provide educational support throughout admission/discharge process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Arkansas/UAMS
Fayetteville, AR12.2022
B.S. Psychology - undefined
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2019
Skills
- Program and Protocol Development
- Staff Education and Training
- Academic Research
- Intervention Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
License and Certifications
- National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), 02/2023
- Occupational Therapy License, Oklahoma Renewal, 10/2024
- Occupational Therapy License, Missouri Renewal, 05/2025
- BLS CPR Certification Renewal, 03/2025
- Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification, 05/2024
- Crisis Intervention Training Certification, 06/2021
- SOFFI Feeding Certification (In progress), Expected: 10/2024
Research Experience
Capstone Project - Mercy Kids Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 08/2022 - 12/2022
University of Arkansas/UAMS, Fayetteville, AR
- Demonstrated expertise in neonatal occupational therapy by gaining advanced knowledge of clinical practice and comprehensive interdisciplinary care in the NICU.
- Collaborated effectively with NAS taskforce to successfully implement hospital-wide Eat, Sleep, Console program for substance-exposed infants.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a clinician perception survey to explore and evaluate the outcomes of the Eat, Sleep, Console program.
Clinical Affiliations
- Level I (1-week placement), Cross Therapy Services, Community-based Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, Courage Therapeutic Riding Center, UAMS Outpatient Therapy Clinic
- Level II (12-week placement), Able Talks, Community-based Behavioral Health, Kaiser Outpatient Clinic Hillcrest Main, Neurological-Based Outpatient, Kids Spot, LLC, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
Professional Organizations/Affiliations
- National Association of Neonatal Therapists, 01/2022, Present
- American Occupational Therapy Association, 01/2020, Present
Professional Meetings Attended
- National Association of Neonatal Therapists Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 04/2023
- Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 09/2022
- National Association of Neonatal Therapists Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, 04/2022
Additional Experience
- Caregiver/Respite, 05/2022, 08/2022, Springdale, AR, Provided compassionate care for individuals with Autism by delivering comprehensive ADL/IADL support to enhance daily living skills., Facilitated occupational performance improvements through active participation in community activities and engagement initiatives., Aided individuals in completing developmental tasks and assignments to boost academic performance and overall well-being.
- Caregiver/Respite, 06/2017, 03/2019, Pittsburg, KS, Provided personalized caregiving support for an individual with cerebral palsy, ensuring their physical well-being and occupational performance were optimized., Delivered academic tutoring sessions daily, focusing on improving the individual's educational development and participation in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)., Offered comprehensive guidance and supervision in daily chores and responsibilities, fostering independence, and enhancing quality of life.
Honors and Awards
- Graduate School Honors, 05/2020, 12/2022
- All A Scholastic Honors, 12/2015, 05/2017
- All A Scholastic Honors, 05/2018, 05/2019
- Coleman Family Scholarship, 2015, 2016
- Dean Scholastic Honors, 08/2016, 12/2016
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Neonatal Occupational Therapist
Mercy Kids Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
04.2023 - Current
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Arkansas/UAMS
B.S. Psychology - undefined
Pittsburg State University
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