Michaela Cardella

Compassionate, motivated OT graduate passionate about client-centered care and functional progress. Experienced in acute care and school-based pediatric settings through Level II fieldwork. Strong background in direct patient care with over 7 years of hands-on healthcare experience in hospital and VA settings. Seeking PRN, remote, or travel OT roles with opportunity to grow as a clinician and support clients across the lifespan.

• Nursing Assistant, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY, 07/17 - Present, Provide direct patient care to veterans in acute and long-term units, Support daily living tasks, mobility, vitals monitoring, and comfort care, Coordinate with nursing and therapy teams to ensure safe, person-centered care
• Patient Care Assistant, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, 01/15 - 12/17, Delivered personal care services under nurse supervision, Assisted patients with hygiene, ambulation, and nutrition, Maintained accurate records of intake/output and patient observations

• Level II Fieldwork, Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY, 12 weeks, Adult Acute Care & Rehabilitation, Completed evaluations, ADL retraining, and discharge planning alongside interdisciplinary teams, Applied clinical reasoning in stroke rehab, orthopedic, and cognitive cases, Documented using EMR with a focus on timely, goal-oriented progress notes
• Level II Fieldwork, Troy City School District (K-12), Troy, NY, 12 weeks, School-Based Pediatrics, Delivered individual and group OT for handwriting, motor coordination, and sensory needs, Developed creative, functional interventions to support IEP goals, Collaborated with teachers, aides, and families to enhance classroom performance

• BLS Certified (Basic Life Support)
• CPR Certified
• NBCOT Candidate – Exam Scheduled 2025
• Eligible for Temporary OT Licensure upon graduation