Monica Walen

Experience

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  Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Student Intern

  Student intern on Pediatric floor of Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoPart of academic internship with Loyola University senior keystone courseAssisted in group therapy sessionsAssisted Occupational and Physical Therapists with pediatric clientsOrganization/sanitation of work stations, gym, common areaPatient socialization, assistance, and transport

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  Bower Elementary School

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Level I Fieldwork RotationOccupational therapist observation in elementary school settingObservation of inclusion, pull-out, and consultative occupational therapyAssisted with occupational therapy evaluationsPlanned and executed treatment sessions to children with severe behavioral disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual DisabilityPresent at IEP/weekly meetings with special education teacher, speech-language pathologist, case manager, nurse, physical therapist, adapted physical education teacherAssisted with monthly trips to Target with special education classroom, teaching visual scanning techniques to search for shopping list objects, appropriate social interaction with fellow store patrons and cashier Show less

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  Genesis Rehab Services

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Level II Fieldwork RotationAssisted/Independent Living and Memory Care FacilitiesConducted evaluations of geriatric clientsFacilitated therapeutic interventions for clients with moderate to severe dementia/Alzheimer's, arthritis, post-CVA, low visionDocumentation of services provided and client progress through RehabOptimaCollaboration with PT/SLP

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  Westlake Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Level II Fieldwork RotationAcute CareConducted evaluations for patients with COPD, myocardial infarction, CVA, lymphedema, joint replacement surgery (hip/knee), laminectomyIdentified/established plan of care and appropriate discharge settingFacilitated therapeutic interventions i.e. energy conservation, work simplification, BADL, ergonomics and proper body mechanics, hip/knee precautions, use of adaptive equipmentCo-evaluations and co-treatments with PTDiscussion with nurses and doctors about patient status and discharge recommendation Show less