Melissa Busch

Experience

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  SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2018

  Supervised employees, communicated with guests, and utilized problem solving strategies. Operated rides, enforced safety rules, and communicated with guests.

  • Operations Assistant Supervisor

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Ride Operator

    Mar 2013 - Jul 2016
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  University of Scranton

  Feb 2017 - May 2020

  Assisted students with classwork, facilitated small group instruction, and helped develop course material. Collaborated with students to promote increased comprehension of course material.

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Tutor

    Feb 2017 - May 2020
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  Geisinger

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Completed chart reviews and evaluations, planned and implemented sessions, communicated with patients and interdisciplinary team members, adhered to safety precautions, and advocated for patients.

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  FunSense Gym

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Planned and implemented sessions, communicated with children and parents, developed activities to meet clients’ diverse needs, and collaborated with other occupational therapy students.

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  Broad River Rehab

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Occupational Therapist

  • Prepare and conduct specialized occupational therapy treatment plans for 50+ patients• Supervise and train 5 occupational therapy assistants• Work with patients of varying diagnoses including dementia, spinal cord injury, stroke, ventilator dependent, general weakness, joint replacements, and multi-trauma• Evaluate patients utilizing standardized and non-standardized assessments• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patients’ needs• Advocate for occupational therapy services• Train nursing and restorative staff on contracture management programs for splinting and range of motion to promote carryover following discharge from occupational therapy• Implement treatment sessions focused on therapeutic activities, self-care management, therapeutic exercises, wheelchair management, and neuro reeducation to maximize patient independence in ADL/IADL Show less

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  St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  Occupational Therapist

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members during care conferences and throughout plan of care to meet patient’s needs• Assess and adapt treatment plans to promote functional outcomes• Implement treatment sessions focused on therapeutic activities, self-care management, therapeutic exercises, wheelchair management, and neuro reeducation to maximize patient independence in ADL/IADL• Instruct patients, family, staff, and caregivers on treatment procedures to improve patient outcomes and carryover throughout continuum of care Show less

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  Pediatric Therapeutic Services

  Sept 2023 - now

  Occupational Therapist

  • Manage a caseload of 70+ direct and indirect middle school students.• Plan and adapt interventions and treatments sessions to address students’ individual education program goals.• Evaluate students utilizing standardized and non-standardized assessments.• Develop individualized goals to address students occupational therapy needs.• Collaborate and consult with interdisciplinary team to meet students’ needs regarding sensory processing, self-help skills, handwriting, typing, visual motor skills, and fine motor skills. Show less