discovered throughout my rotation and discussed the effects on these new findings, and while also considering how to incorporate other professions.

to tie

between

our

As a future occupational therapist, it is our

out.

, because if we

advocate

finally are just at an ends

currently were

Unfortunately

Even though as an occupational therapist in an outpatient clinic setting I am tasked to base my therapy services on related goals, however if the client and caregiver do not currently maintain a healthy balance within their own basic needs then they will not be able to perform their daily occupations.

unfortunately

, but also to

ETHICALLY GROUNDED PROFESSIONALWITH A STRONG OT IDENTITY

for.

where a minute or rating

thorough chart review

and f

models.

then complete have them complete

1x/week

at Feltz Therapy Services,

continuously

neglected or underrepresented

giving me

y, however

factor

When placed at an inpatient hospital for a clinical rotation there are many different clients that will come in and out,

higher complexity demanded

In regards to their progress at therapy, it had greatly increased

motivation

roblems, howeve

client and appropriate

task, h

from

this

the long road in

life, as well

they

was unfortunately very upset by this situation due to being unable

nstant

ty, ho

pregnant and right after birth was scheduled

heavily

l, they

This inspiration in confidence

The majority of my role in this setting required for me to provide the confidence

,

had

At Encompass Health Inpatient Hospital,

many ranging

The main

they would apply them better

would

By allowing

participation in their

Though I am on the path to becoming a trained professional with a deal of understanding the biomechanics complexities that they required in order to achieve their goals, I did include the caregiver in the decision making process for what they believed to be of most value to the client's progress.

good efforts to their

promote a balance within their development

balance within our occupations

LeBonheur Outpatient

they

at the time I had scheduled to see them on those particular days.

them

cognition

Encompass Health

​There are many key elements that are derived together for a successful therapy journey with one of the most important ones is effective communication between the therapist and client

to better appreciate these complex influences daily with every patient on my caseload.

out best that the client

up, however

service and this greatly renders

brachial plexus that

Even when these patients are able to attend a session, does not mean they do not have other socio-cultural factors that will influence their engagement as some of them come from a lower education background

speak

This population has to choose some days which are the most important things in their day to day lives and

Bonheur Outpatient Clinic

hope to work in a setting that I can excel myself.

OCCUPATION AND CLIENT-CENTERED ​​PRACTITIONER

is important to be able to modify the information gathered not just during the initial evaluation, but in the following treatment sessions, to continue to implement interventions that are appropriate and challenging to the patient.

create activities

collaborated

might have some

potentially

As I complete my Level II Fieldwork Rotations,

She became extremely nervous when I mentioned standing up and reported that she was unable to do so but I explained to her that we would not let her do anything she could not handle but it is important to begin moving as soon as possible.

ef

During my Level II B rotation at West Florida Hospital

Resume

day however,

I presented to be

create a handout

nd

any

etween

l, h

the

the

s, i

information.

thorough chart review

level II fieldwork A experience at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center, I

with treating clients have challenges with sensory processing

extremely

with discussing

Since this was the case with pediatrics,

than the client

In my Level II fieldwork A acute care, I

can have an impact on their children significantly

treatment

treatments

Level II fieldwork experience at Blount Memorial pediatric outpatient clinic

gave me

of which

Since growing up in Knoxville, I have had relationships with a variety of people over the years but when I moved back, I decided it would be in my best interest to rekindle the relationships with people that I know in the field of rehabilitation.

RESUME

ractice

rotation at Simple Strokes.

There,

hands, the biomechanical approach was primarily used

separately

UTHSC students consistently seem more prepared

During my time at Simple Strokes, I had the opportunity to co-treat with PTs.

board with certain shaped holes

hand therapy

about a women that I shared about

For

goal.

effects

andouts and protocols

for additional exercise

e

Southern Hand Center

it help the child to not regress as much.

flare

I used used the information I learned with the patient I encountered.

Invests in the acquisition of evidence through participation in workshops, continued education and pursuit of additional degrees.

her her

Additionally, I was able to clients through my advocacy for them when neede

seem as if they hav

For individuals at the Simple Strokes, my

new diagnosis as their lives

tasks with ease

atera

Southern Hand Center

appropriately.

humor to diffuse tension.

at Simple Stroke

with.

anywhere from

By the last four weeks of my fieldwork, I had taken on the full student caseload, including evaluations and documentation, without requiring my fieldwork educators to edit/make corrections for grammar or language.

I then made changed according

In the future of my OT career, I

including

it makes me

Traditionally

use deep pressure

gai

throughout

Considers client motivation when using occupation based intervention to maximize functional independence.

At Southern Hands,

PAMS

Additionally, during my rotation at Simple Strokes outpatient pediatrics

Communicates effectively with a wide range of clients, peers, and professionals both verbally and non-verbally.

verbal and nonverbal

Most commonly seen are lateral epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis.

second

By being

take

heir

During my level II B fieldwork experience in Pediatrics at Blount Memorial,

Ever sinc

thoroughly

level II fieldwork B experience at Blount Memorial

with

inspiration, and confidence with empathy and perseverance

from me

From starting out sessions with significant

Over the period of a couple weeks,

Level II A

word

HEP

level II fieldwork B

Once

bathroom, and I suddenly sprang

injury to

fieldwork at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, TN,

Blount Memorial Pediatric

I am starting my level II fieldwork rotations soon in acute care and early intervention back in my hometown, Knoxville, TN, and I can't wait for all my new adventures!

two year

second

,

second

toolbox

HEPs

FWE

Due to this

This combined allowed for both

OTS

FWE at NMMC,