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Raquel Serrano

Summary

I am a dedicated and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant committed to delivering patient-centered interventions and collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure ethical, productive, and efficient dynamics in the workplace, ultimately enhancing community well-being. My primary focus is increasing patient satisfaction and creating opportunities for patients to develop essential daily living skills, enhancing their participation in meaningful occupations. I have successfully collaborated with Occupational Therapists to provide evidence-based interventions that improve patients' quality of life. With expertise in monitoring patient progress, implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families, I strive to create a therapeutically encouraging and uplifting environment for the young patients at the facility. I aim to inspire and motivate our patients, making their time at the hospital a positive and transformative experience.

Work History

Level II Fieldwork Intern

Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation
Hutto, Texas
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Delivered patient and family education on functional deficits, adaptive equipment, and effective discharge planning, and facilitated access to community resources.
  • Applied therapeutic techniques to engage and educate patients about the role of occupational therapy, advocating for their active participation and commitment to therapy to enhance outcomes and achieve treatment goals.
  • Engaged in consultation with the supervising occupational therapist for expert advice on complex cases and necessary treatment modifications.

Level II Fieldwork Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Round Rock, TX
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Administered prescribed occupational therapy in alignment with treatment protocols under the guidance of a licensed occupational therapist.
  • Compiled precise and comprehensive documentation of patient progress and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient responses to therapy, adjusted treatment plans as required, and communicated relevant updates to the supervising occupational therapist.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -

10.2024

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant -

10.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
08.2024

Skills

  • Executing Established Treatment Plans
  • Documenting Patient Progress
  • Monitoring Patient Responses to Treatment
  • Communicating Progress and Goal Revisions
  • Educating Patients and Families
  • Providing Discharge Planning Assistance
  • Seeking Consultations as Needed
  • Interprofessional communication
  • Therapeutic use of self to increase patient's progress

Hobbies and Interests

  • Bilingual
  • Creative art
  • Languages

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Timeline

Level II Fieldwork Intern

Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation
05.2024 - 07.2024

Level II Fieldwork Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Austin Community College
Raquel Serrano