Experience

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  Maytum learning commons

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  Senior writing consultant

  • Advised students in brainstorming, drafting, polishing, and revising pieces of writing using evidenced-based tutoring modalities • Provided administrative support to the director of writing in directing the writing consultant program• Supervised and managed 20+ personnel, ensuring all tasks from day to day are efficiently completed • Assisted in interviewing and mentoring new job candidates • Coordinated and executed weekly professional development meetings to train staff and to foster employee morale Show less

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  Meadville market house

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Nutrition program leader

  • Managed “Project O.N.E.," a community initiative to promote nutrition education and access• Coordinated, advertised, and hosted five healthy cooking classes • Oversaw the CSA Summer’s Bounty program and distributed fresh produce• Organized and implemented three youth education and service events

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  Meadville medical center

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Health coach

  • Assisted patients in managing chronic disease and reducing health risks during weekly home visits • Contributed to care coordination efforts alongside a team of multi-disciplinary health care professionals during weekly Case Review sessions• Facilitated nutritional wellness, rehabilitation exercises, medication compliance, appointment adherence, and psychosocial health• Assessed home safety and health changes• Promoted health literacy through patient education

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  Crawford county overdose prevention coalition (ccopc)

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Community research assistant

  • Collaborated with community activists to assess public opinion towards drug addiction • Assisted in the recruitment of 1000+ participants for a community survey • Conducted statistical analysis and interpreted results • Produced an executive summary and 42-page final report • Presented findings to healthcare professionals, human service agencies, regional treatment centers, law enforcement, first-responders, and community members • Developed anti-stigma education materials aimed at reducing overdose deaths Show less

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  Neurorestorative

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Life skills trainer

  • Provide training and support for adults with brain injuries and other neurological challenges in a residential setting• Assist clients with living skills, such as meal preparation, socialization, bathing, and toileting • Contribute to meal preparation and cleaning• Facilitate safe wheelchair transfer techniques • Document residents’ hourly activities and behaviors • Work closely with clinical staff to support residents’ therapeutic and behavioral plans

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  Westmoreland hospital

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Occupational therapy level i fieldwork student

  •Observed and contributed to 80 hours of OT assessment and treatment in an acute-care setting•Participated in co-treatment sessions with physical therapy•Assisted patients in initial post-op mobilization and ADL completion after total joint replacements for same-day discharge

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  Upmc hamot

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Occupational therapy level ii fieldwork student

  •Delivered occupational therapy services in an inpatient, acute-care setting during a 12-week rotation•Managed a full caseload of 10 patients/day under the supervision of an OTR/L•Evaluated and treated a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and surgical conditions •Educated patients and family members on the role of OT, diagnoses, precautions, and injury prevention•Planned and administered daily bedside ADL treatment sessions with functional outcomes •Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient discharge planning •Developed and disseminated an inservice presentation to OT staff on OT’s role in addressing cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease Show less

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  Meadville medical center

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Occupational therapy level ii fieldwork student

  •Performed skilled occupational therapy evaluation and treatment with adults and adolescents in an outpatient setting during a 12-week rotation•Managed a full caseload of 7-8 patients/day under the supervision of an OTR/L and certified hand therapist (CHT)•Developed and facilitated the achievement of patients’ functional goals through adaptive equipment training, edema/scar management, range-of-motion exercises, ergonomic instruction, strengthening, and development and education of home exercise programs•Gained proficiency with utilizing physical agent modalities and custom orthoses fabrication to support patient goals•Designed and disseminated an inservice presentation to OT staff on OT’s role in conservative management of carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis Show less

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  Treehouse speech and rehabilitation

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Occupational therapy doctoral capstone student

  •Delivered skilled occupational therapy services in a pediatric outpatient setting under the supervision of an OTR/L during a 14-week rotation ending April 2023•Designed and implemented an 8-week caregiver coaching program using principles of the evidence-based Occupational Performance Coaching Model (e.g., collaborative goal-setting, problem-solving, emotional support, and information exchange) •Developed and administered pre-and-post questionnaires to assess changes in caregiver adherence in response to client-centered coaching •Evaluated and treated pediatric clients ages 2-8 years old to address a variety of goals areas, including fine motor and bilateral coordination, sensory processing, visual motor integration, socialization, and age-appropriate self-care skills •Contributed to multi-disciplinary care through collaborative treatment planning and implementation with speech language pathology Show less

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  Upmc rehabilitation institute- erie nagle road

  Jun 2023 - now

  Occupational therapist