Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Melissa Shea

Allouez,WI

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Compassus
05.2023 - Current
  • Helped improve strength, fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.

Bereavement Coordinator

Heartland Hospice
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Delivered counseling services, grief support education, and resources to patients and families.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nurses PRN Home Health and Therapy
01.2016 - 07.2019
  • Facilitated therapeutic interventions in both skilled nursing and home health settings.
  • Ensure accurate and timely updates for interdisciplinary team and insurance.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Holy Family Memorial Home Care
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Conducted home-based Occupational Therapy sessions adhering to treatment guidelines.
  • Collaborated with Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
  • Managed daily documentation while regularly updating insurance details.

Behavioral Support Specialist

Cognitive Concepts
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Support and supervision of adults with mental disabilities, medication supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and promote community integration.

Client Service Associate

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Handled data entry and delivered customer service for clients in auto and home insurance sectors.

Visit Supervisor

Brown County Human Services
01.2003 - 05.2004
  • Ensured compliance with visitation protocols during parental meetings.
  • Ensured daily updates and documentation for case manager.

Education

Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
01.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
01.2004

Skills

  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Functional communication training
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Collaborative Problem-solving

Certification

Occupational Therapy Assistant License-State of WI

2011-Current

Awards

Dean’s List 2010 & 2011, Theda Care Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship, Heston Allen Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Society Member

FIELDWORK

  • Cloud Family Care Center
  • Valley VNA
  • Aurora Baycare Medical Center
  • Rennes Health & Rehab Center

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Compassus
05.2023 - Current

Bereavement Coordinator

Heartland Hospice
07.2019 - 08.2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nurses PRN Home Health and Therapy
01.2016 - 07.2019

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Holy Family Memorial Home Care
01.2011 - 01.2016

Behavioral Support Specialist

Cognitive Concepts
01.2009 - 01.2010

Client Service Associate

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2009

Visit Supervisor

Brown County Human Services
01.2003 - 05.2004

Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Fox Valley Technical College

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Melissa Shea