Sherilyn Wheeler
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant, Patient and kind with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization, and communication skills. Easily multitasks in fast-paced environments, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CCSD
10.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Provide creative and educationally-relevant interventions for improved sensory, cognitive, and physical functions for students with a variety of diagnoses
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehab Directives- Spot 4 Tots
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Met unique needs of each patient, selecting and carrying out appropriate therapies
- Improved patient success with treatments by teaching them how to constructively channel emotional responses
- Built OT program in new location with selection of all interventions, supplies, and organization
- Organized a toy sharing closet of therapeutic toys for socioeconomically disadvantage kids to take home
Education
Associate of Occupational Science -
Pima Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV05.2021
Skills
- CEU in Sensory Processing Disorder, Strength based Autism approach, and Retained Primitive reflexes
- Activity analysis
- Sensory integration techniques
- Patient and family education
- Environmental modification
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- American Sign Language (ASL)
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member #000004623364
- Member Nevada Occuaptional Therapy Association Member # 52282618
- Foster Parent 2016-2023
- In training to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Clark County 8th Judicial Court
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant # 458857
- Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant state of Nevada License # OTA-2826
Goals
My goal is to attend an comprehensive Occupational Therapy program. Upon graduation and passing the NBCOT boards I will open a Pediatric OT clinic in a socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhood. At the present time the closest clinic is 12 miles away and most clients do not have transportation.
Additional Information
Invited Speaker, Pima Medical Institute OTA Program, cohorts 7, 8, 9, and 10, 1.5 hour lecture: How to Survive FW, NBCOT exam, and Imposter Syndrome
Interests
- Ayers technique for Sensory Integration Therapy,
- designed and built a 600 square foot addition onto my house to accommodate foster children
- Crafting and building
- Spending time with my family
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CCSD
10.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehab Directives- Spot 4 Tots
01.2022 - 10.2023
Associate of Occupational Science -
Pima Medical Institute
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