Well-educated occupational therapist with valuable, hands-on experience, including in pediatrics.

  Stellar experience communicating well with patients, family members and healthcare colleagues.

  Adaptable quick learner with a work and academic history of exceeding performance objectives.

  Impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

Doctorate (PhD), Occupational Therapy, Creighton University; earned 2017

  Earned Dean s List honors for outstanding academic achievement, 2014-2017.

  Recognized with the Outstanding Student Award in 2016.

  Completed Pediatric Myofascial Release and Animal Assisted Intervention courses.

  Member, Student Occupational Therapy Association; three years.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Northwest Christian University; earned 2009                                    

  Psychology Club; elected Vice President, 2007-2009; elected President to Faculty Committee, 2009.    

  Completed mission trips to orphanages in Cambodia (2008) and Mexico (2002).

Children s Xxxxxx Hospital Jan. 2017-May 2017

Pediatric Inpatient: NICU, PICU and Acute 

Pediatric Outpatient: Neurological focus

  Administered Morgan, Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) assessments.

  Administered Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development and drafted evaluations, including recommendations for follow up and treatment, and also co-facilitated feeding therapy groups.

  Followed NICU patients to outpatient follow ups for re-evaluation using Bayley and INFANIB.

  Trained in Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) which was used in majority of sessions to treat children with neurological diagnoses.

  Spent 50% of time in a Level III NICU and gained exposure to a myriad of congenital anomalies.

  Observed multiple trans-disciplinary clinics, including cleft palate and infant developmental assessment, and also attended many swallow studies alongside a Speech Therapist.

Providence Children s Development Institute Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016

Pediatric Outpatient

  Worked with children with Executive Function Disorder (EFD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and sensory focus challenges.

  Led and co-facilitated groups of children and teens with autism, introducing engagement, life skills and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and also led a group by leveraging Handwriting Without Tears protocol.

  Independently evaluated children after performing assessments based on Beery, Peabody and Sensory Processing Measures.

  Observed clinics such as swallow, feeding and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (AODS).

Rapid City Regional Hospital May 2016-Aug. 2016

Level IIA, Adult Inpatient & Outpatient & NICU

  Assisted patients with neurological impairments with mobilizing their soft tissue via instruments.

  Performed Kinesio taping; Lymphedema wrapping; and nerve flossing exercises, including nerve gliding and tension-release techniques.

  Supported positioning, feeding, oral motor, deep tissue proprioception and joint mobilization in the NICU, including evaluation, intervention and discharge documentation of inpatients and outpatients.

Additional Clinical Experience:

Level ID, Outpatient Neuro, San Jose Brain Injury Clinic Mar. 2016

Level IC, Outpatient Hands, Athletico Oct. 2015

Level IB, Acute Care, Banner University Medical Aug. 2015

Level IA, Mental Health, Alaska Psychiatric Institute Mar. 2015

State of Alaska, Alaska Psychiatric Institute Anchorage, AK 2011-2014

Recreation Therapist

  Served as Lead Therapist for group programming and intervention at Alaska s largest Level V Children s Psychiatric Unit.

Alaska Children s Services Anchorage, AK 2009-2011

Psychiatric Treatment Counselor

  Performed as Shift Lead for treatment planning and cognitive behavioral therapy impacting an Adolescent Residential Treatment Program.

Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA)

Member, Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA)

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in becoming your (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a well-educated occupational therapist with valuable, hands-on experience, including in pediatrics. My stellar experience includes communicating well with patients, family members and healthcare colleagues. I am also an adaptable quick learner with a work and academic history of exceeding performance objectives. I offer impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

My clinical experience includes Pediatric Inpatient: NICU, PICU and Acute and Pediatric Outpatient: Neurological focus. I ve also worked with children with Executive Function Disorder (EFD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and sensory focus challenges. Among my unique skills, abilities and qualifications:

  Administered Morgan, Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) assessments.

  Administered Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development and drafted evaluations, including recommendations for follow up and treatment, and also co-facilitated feeding therapy groups.

  Followed NICU patients to outpatient follow ups for re-evaluation using Bayley and INFANIB.

  Trained in Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) which was used in majority of sessions to treat children with neurological diagnoses.

  Led and co-facilitated groups of children and teens with autism, introducing engagement, life skills and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and also led a group by leveraging Handwriting Without Tears protocol.

  Independently evaluated children after performing assessments based on Beery, Peabody and Sensory Processing Measures.

  Observed clinics such as swallow, feeding and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (AODS).

  Performed Kinesio taping; Lymphedema wrapping; and nerve flossing exercises, including nerve gliding and tension-release techniques.

  Supported positioning, feeding, oral motor, deep tissue proprioception and joint mobilization in the NICU, including evaluation, intervention and discharge documentation of inpatients and outpatients.

I earned a Doctorate (PhD) in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University earlier this year. I was a Dean s List honor student for three years and was recognized with the Outstanding Student Award in 2016.

As your occupational therapist, you will find me committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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