Melissa Everett
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist with over 4 years of experience. Committed to helping patients achieve their therapeutic goals. Skilled in conducting comprehensive evaluations, personalized assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. Collaborative approach with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Strong emphasis on providing patient and family education for optimal outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Cutting Edge Pediatric & Adult Therapy-Allen, TX
2024.01 - Current
- Evaluate and treat patients ages 3-20
- Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, and ABA therapy.
Occupational Therapist
Northwestern Medicine-Sycamore, IL
2020.07 - 2023.11
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to promote functional independence in activities of daily living involving fine motor skills, visual motor skills, social-emotional skills, and cognitive development
- Developed and implemented sensory integration activities to help clients improve sensory processing and coached parents/guardians in the use of regulating strategies within the home
- Assisted with the development of adaptive strategies to improve patient functioning
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and implement treatment plans including educators
- Facilitated patient and family participation in the therapeutic process
- Educated patients and their families on therapeutic interventions and strategies to promote independence
- Utilized individualized and creative therapeutic interventions to address behavioral issues
- Provided occupational therapy services to a diverse population of clients with a wide range of developmental, physical, and cognitive disabilities
- Utilized evidence-based practice to ensure best practice and quality outcomes
- Mentored and supervised certified occupational therapy assistants and new graduates.
Education
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Allen College
Waterloo, IA12.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Family and patient education
- Therapeutic use of self
- Compassion and patience
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Resourceful and resilient
Certification
- Occupational Therapy License, OTR
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Cutting Edge Pediatric & Adult Therapy-Allen, TX
2024.01 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Northwestern Medicine-Sycamore, IL
2020.07 - 2023.11
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Allen College
- Occupational Therapy License, OTR
- CPR Certification
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