Mickaela Buzzy
Oneonta,NY
Summary
Accomplished Rehabilitation Specialist in Occupational Therapy at Hartwick College, enhancing student-athlete performance through expert orthopedic evaluations and therapeutic exercise. Experience working closely with the NCAA mental health policy and improving it at Hartwick College. Demonstrated adaptability and strong interpersonal skills ensured comprehensive care and injury prevention, significantly improving recovery outcomes. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, maintaining detailed documentation and fostering positive relationships across Hartwick College.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Specialist in Occupational Therapy
Hartwick College
04.2024 - Current
- Documented student athletes progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to the Upper Extremities to improve student-athletes abilities to perform their sport, daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with athletic trainers, team physician and nurse practitioner for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
- Applied therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
- Took over the Mental Health Policy for Hartwick Sports Medicine.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Springbrook
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked 40-50 hours a week as an unpaid student for 12 weeks.
- Managed high volume caseload while short staffed.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of intellectual disabilities including autism, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral plays, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, spina bifida and various physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Administers standardized assessments to children between the ages of two to four years old.
- Prioritized client safety at all times, adhering to best practices for infection control and maintaining a clean, organized therapy space.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care.
Student Intern
Hartwick College
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the Hartwick Athletics's Department, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the experience.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
- Applied therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Robinson Terrace
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked 40-50 hours a week as an unpaid student for 12 weeks.
- Managed a high volume caseload.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions including, strokes, joint replacements, dementia, low vision and traumatic injuries.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, precautions, injury prevention and therapeutic interventions.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments including therapeutic exercises and therapeutic activities geared towards the patient's occupation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05.2022
Skills
- Orthopedic Evaluation
- Organized
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Girls on the Run Board Member
Oneonta Girls on the Run, Oneonta, NY, November 2020- Present
Certification
- Professional CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Rehabilitation Specialist in Occupational Therapy
Hartwick College
04.2024 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Springbrook
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Intern
Hartwick College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
Robinson Terrace
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Russell Sage College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Russell Sage College
- Professional CPR and First Aid Certified
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