Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
Timeline
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Natasia Oswald

Allentown,PA

Summary

Committed Occupational Therapy Student with background in therapeutic intervention, patient assessment, and development of treatment plans. Showcased ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient-centric focus. Demonstrated strong communication skills and commitment to continuous learning within the field of occupational therapy. Previous work experience emphasized compassion, understanding, and practical application of theoretical knowledge to improve patients' quality of life.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Student

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
08.2024 - Current

Experience with Testing:

(not limited to, but including)

• 10-Meter Walk Test
• 4-Stage Balance Test (Static and Dynamic)
• Beery VMI
• Convergence Testing
• Functional Reach Test
• H Test for Visual ROM
• Heel-to-Toe Test
• Light Touch Test
• Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
• Proprioception Testing (Active/Passive Joint Repositioning)
• Range of Motion (ROM)
• Romberg Test
• Sharp/Dull Test
• Stereognosis
• Temperature Perception
• Timed Up and Go (TUG)
• Visual Fields Test

Knowledge of Following Testing:

(not limited to, but including)

• Activity Card Sort
• Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire
• ARC Self-Determination Scale
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
• Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III)
• Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2)
• Developmental Test of Visual Perception
• Evaluation Tool of Children’s Handwriting (ETCH)
• Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS)
• Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
• School Functional Assessment (SFA)
• Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT)
• Sensory Profile 2
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS)

Relevant Projects and Research:

• Completing Critically Appraised Paper on Fieldwork-Specific Accommodations Among Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students Research
• Conducting Satisfaction Survey on Fieldwork-Specific Accommodations Among Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students Research through Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approvale

Documentation Specialist

Sharp Packaging Services
Allentown, PA
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Trained to edit, route, distribute, assign and archive various documents
  • Format and edit documents in review
  • Daily use of Adobe, Word, Outlook, and Veeva Vault, SharePoint, and other databases

Administrative Specialist

CreditSafe
Allentown, PA
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for auditing, routing, and archiving of customer applications
  • Manage progress and update multiple outstanding application documents
  • Daily depletion of requests from customers & staff via ticket system/email

Documentation Specialist

Genus Lifesciences
Allentown, PA
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Prepare documents in accordance with FDA regulations
  • Assist in preparation of documents for NDA and ANDA filings/agency audits
  • Daily use of Adobe, Word, Outlook, and MasterControl

Insurance Assistant – Demand Launch Team

Liberty Mutual
Allentown, PA
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Gathered important documents for issuing an insurance demand
  • Aided Subrogation team in preparing documentation packets
  • Fielded customer service calls

Fine Jewelry Consultant & Sales Associate

Boscov’s
Whitehall, PA
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided customers with information regarding the company’s products
  • Documented and sent out jewelry repairs
  • Worked register and maintained displays

Education

BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH -

Pennsylvania State University
Center Valley, PA
05-2024

HEALTH SCIENCES -

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
05-2022

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTORATE -

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Therapeutic assessment
  • Patient evaluation
  • Documentation management
  • Treatment planning
  • Data analysis
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Activity analysis
  • Adaptability
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Research skills
  • Windows Software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power Point
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • MasterControl
  • Navigator
  • DocuSign
  • Portfolio Manager
  • BackOffice
  • HelpDesk/FreshDesk
  • Sentinel
  • Airtable
  • Skype & Zoom

Accomplishments

Leadership & Memberships
• Vice President, Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) (2024–Current)
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) (2020–Current)
• Eta Iota Chapter of Tri-Alpha Honors Society (2024)
• Penn State WC Chapter of American Association of University Women (2022–2024)
• Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (2021–2022)
• STEP-UP (Support Treatment Enforcement & Prevention) Club (2021–2022)

Upcoming Activities & Events
• The Kinetic Chain Approach in Upper Limb & Hand Therapy - 2 Day Workshop (Fall 2024)
• Interdisciplinary Professional Event - Stroke Patient Case Study and Simulation (Spring 2025)
• April 2025 AOTA Philadelphia Conference (Spring 2025)

Ongoing Activities
• Face/body paint & Henna artist, Funtastic Faces (04/01/17–Current)
• 5K Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Patients, PCFLV (2020–Present)

Academic Achievements
• Dean’s Honor List, Penn State (2022–2024)
• Dean’s Honor List, LCCC (Fall 2020–2022)

Past Activities & Achievements
• Help train search & rescue dogs, K9 Research & Rescue Training (2018)
• Advanced Jewelry and Metalwork non-credit, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley Campus (2016, 2017)
• Helped younger children in need of additional support, After School Arts Program through Parkland High School for Parkland Middle School (2016)

References

Kyle Elasser
Admin & Finance Manager, CreditSafe
Phone: (855) 551-6903
Email: Kyle.Elasser@CreditSafe.com

Ashli Miller
Manager of Demand Launch Team, Liberty Mutual
Phone: (800) 521-0986
Email: Ashli.Miller@LibertyMutual.com

Andrea Franco
Assistant Manager, Boscov’s
Phone: (484) 477-5302
Email: Colombabi@hotmail.com

Certification

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Spillett Leadership University - Issued Jan 2025

CITI Program -Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher

Issued Nov 2024, Expires Nov 2027, Credential ID: 66662328

Social Marketing for Health

Global Health eLearning Center - Issued Apr 2024

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Student

Cedar Crest College
08.2024 - Current

Documentation Specialist

Sharp Packaging Services
02.2022 - 04.2022

Administrative Specialist

CreditSafe
11.2019 - 09.2020

Documentation Specialist

Genus Lifesciences
05.2018 - 07.2019

Insurance Assistant – Demand Launch Team

Liberty Mutual
05.2017 - 09.2017

Fine Jewelry Consultant & Sales Associate

Boscov’s
08.2016 - 03.2017

BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH -

Pennsylvania State University

HEALTH SCIENCES -

Lehigh Carbon Community College

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTORATE -

Cedar Crest College
Natasia Oswald