Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate with Level II fieldwork experience in outpatient hand therapy and acute care. Clinical experience includes upper-extremity rehabilitation, custom and prefabricated orthoses, postoperative protocols, therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Interested in evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on hand therapy and postsurgical rehabilitation.
Provided supervised occupational therapy services for patients with postsurgical and orthopedic upper-extremity conditions, including fractures, CMC arthroplasty, and carpal tunnel release at Advanced Orthopedics & Spine (AOS) in Mt. Juliet, TN. Implemented therapeutic exercise, range-of-motion activities, edema management, and functional interventions. Followed postoperative protocols under clinical supervision. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.
Provided occupational therapy interventions in an acute care hospital setting for medically complex patients at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. Addressed activities of daily living, mobility, and safety, and assisted with evaluation and treatment considerations involving lines, tubes, and monitors. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Gained experience in community-based occupational therapy at Liberty Station Café, skilled nursing facility at NHC Healthcare, and pediatric/early childhood at MJCA.
Developed school-based occupational therapy interventions targeting fine motor and handwriting skills in early childhood. Developed Mat Man pilot study materials and classroom resources to support foundational fine motor and visual-motor skills. Created multisensory cursive handwriting curriculum materials for second- and third-grade students.