Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sara Mandeville

Beckley,WV

Summary

I am a newly certified COTA. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I would like to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level II Fieldwork Student

Sunshine Therapy Services
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Implemented goal-oriented approaches to therapy sessions, motivating patients towards meaningful progress milestones.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing clear explanations of treatment processes.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing customized treatment plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
  • Provided education on self-care strategies, empowering patients to take an active role in their own recovery process.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Summersville Healthcare Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and within established deadlines.
  • Established positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders through professional interactions and effective conflict resolution techniques.
  • Exhibited exceptional attention to detail when recording observations during field visits which contributed towards higher accuracy rates in reporting.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns and providing prompt solutions during fieldwork sessions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures during fieldwork activities.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.

Multiple Lines Representative

State Farm
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed
  • Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service
  • Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions and billing clarification
  • Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options
  • Use exemplary communication to efficiently meet the needs of customers while promoting the development of our business
  • Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals
  • Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services
  • Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
02.2009 - 10.2018
  • Create an environment that enable customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the store
  • Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
  • Operate cash registers and computers
  • Counting and pouring prescription medications
  • Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders with prompt and friendly service
  • Screen telephone calls for the pharmacists
  • Verify customers receive the correct prescription(s) and correctly make 'offer of pharmacist counseling.' Place Computer Assisted Ordering and Cardinal orders
  • Communicate medication information to prescribers and their agents for refill requests
  • Restock inventory while ensuring proper rotation
  • Monitor inventory for overstock or expired medications.

Education

OTA -

University of Charleston
08.2023

RBA -

Concord University
05.2020

Skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Time-management
  • Physical stamina
  • Beginner ASL
  • Pediatric Interventions
  • Health Promotion
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Mental Health Interventions
  • Functional Mobility
  • Therapeutic Use of Self
  • Sensory Integration
  • Activity analysis
  • Patient Education
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Timeline

Level II Fieldwork Student

Sunshine Therapy Services
06.2023 - 08.2023

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Summersville Healthcare Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Multiple Lines Representative

State Farm
05.2018 - 08.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
02.2009 - 10.2018

OTA -

University of Charleston

RBA -

Concord University
Sara Mandeville