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