Yamila Colon
MIAMI,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Memorial Hospital West
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adapt therapy techniques as needed.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises to promote home-based recovery practices.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted patients in developing personalized rehabilitation plans to enhance functional independence.
Occupational Therapist
More Than Words Speech Therapy
01.2025 - Current
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Conducted assessments to identify developmental needs in pediatric patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse conditions.
Occupational Therapist
Loving Angels Therapy
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Exceptional Speech Therapy
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted assessments to identify developmental needs in pediatric patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse conditions.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques to support at-home practice.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Miami, FL08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL06-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic techniques
- Treatment plan development
- Sensory integration strategies
- Fine motor skill enhancement
- Progress documentation
- Pediatric therapy interventions
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Intervention planning
- Motor coordination
- Patient positioning
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Memorial Hospital West
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
More Than Words Speech Therapy
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Loving Angels Therapy
08.2023 - 01.2025
Occupational Therapist
Exceptional Speech Therapy
01.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University