Melissa Jones
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Goal-driven, compassionate occupational therapist with hands-on experience in outpatient settings and assisted living facilities. Dedicated to developing therapeutic relationships, leading to patient’s reaching their PLOF, improving occupational engagement, and overall quality of life. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Enthusiastic team player, motivated to learn and grow. Deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving optimal patient outcomes as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisted Living Facility
Coterie Hudson Yards
04.2023 - Current
- Created individualized, client-centered intervention plans for older adults in order to improve functional independence, quality of life, and occupational performance
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including care coordinators, social workers and physical therapists, in order to develop holistic care plans that addressed individual resident needs.
- Communicated with residents families, keeping them informed about their loved ones' progress
- Implemented safety protocols to mitigate risks and ensure a secure living environment for all residents.
Outpatient Facility
Comprehensive Medical Care
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced client well-being by developing personalized treatment plans and providing individual therapy.
- Improved patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client''s needs.
- Partnered with Physical Therapists and Doctors of Osteopathy to provide comprehensive treatment
Level II Fieldwork Student
CentraState Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained daily caseload of 8-10 adults with neurological disorders and musculoskeletal disorders in an outpatient hospital setting
- Performed standardized and non-standardized assessments to determine strength, coordination, sensation, and range of motion
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care, including Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists
Level II Fieldwork Student
FunSense Gym
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2022
Bachelor of Health Science -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2020
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Education and Training
- Documentation Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Family and Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary team meetings
Certification
- OTR/L - Licensed in New York and New Jersey
- Physical Agent Modalities Certification
- HIPPA & OSHA certified via CITI
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Assisted Living Facility
Coterie Hudson Yards
04.2023 - Current
Outpatient Facility
Comprehensive Medical Care
03.2022 - 04.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
CentraState Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
FunSense Gym
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Health Science -
Quinnipiac University
- OTR/L - Licensed in New York and New Jersey
- Physical Agent Modalities Certification
- HIPPA & OSHA certified via CITI
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
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