Michaela Martinez
Oceanside,Ca
Summary
Personable candidate with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings. Experienced with EPIC with consistent positive feedback on thorough and effective documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
Scripps Green Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing customized treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses including ICU level care, ortho, neuro, transplants, cancer, and pulmonary patients.
- Experienced with EPIC with consistent positive feedback on documentation skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient-centered care.
- Received positive feedback regarding professionalism, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center (SNF)
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care.
- Implemented goal-oriented approaches to therapy sessions, motivating patients towards meaningful progress milestones.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines through effective communication and team collaboration.
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities, promoting peer support and social interaction among patients.
Instructional Assistant
Poway Unified School District
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Assists teacher with implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) through instruction in a variety of programs; provide guidance for students in various areas including academic learning, vocational, social and leisure skills, physical development, self-esteem and personal hygiene.
- Supported occupational therapists and speech pathologist during treatment.
- Assisted in the development of communication skills with nonverbal and verbal students using assistive technology, PECS systems, and sign language.
- Works on adaptive skills.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Behavior Interventionist
ACES-Autism Therapy
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Targeted socially significant behaviors in children affected by autism using applied behavior analysis.
- Lead social group curriculum via telehealth.
- Provided services in home and community to children affected by autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Internship Student
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Observed occupational therapist implement adapted physical education virtually.
- Encouraged and worked with young students on IEP goals to develop gross motor skills.
Internship Student
Girls on the Run
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Led 4th-5th grade girls in lessons focused on building important life skills focused on topics such as emotions, friendship, peer pressure, self-esteem, and team building.
Internship Student
Autism Tree Project Foundation
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Point of contact for many events, helped with office work, helped keep children engaged.
Volunteer
Grossmont Post Acute Care
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Observed occupational therapists with the rehabilitation of adults with stroke, heart attack and brain injury.
Internship Student
Children's Center At SDSU
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Practiced observing children's interests in order to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA08-2024
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Scripps Green Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center (SNF)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Instructional Assistant
Poway Unified School District
04.2021 - 08.2022
Behavior Interventionist
ACES-Autism Therapy
10.2020 - 04.2021
Internship Student
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Internship Student
Girls on the Run
01.2020 - 05.2020
Internship Student
Autism Tree Project Foundation
01.2020 - 05.2020
Volunteer
Grossmont Post Acute Care
10.2019 - 02.2020
Internship Student
Children's Center At SDSU
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
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