level II Fieldwork

Level II

Level II B

Level II

Level II A FWE

care.

Level II A

FWE

Level II B

Applies the domain of occupational therapy in gathering, evaluating, setting goals, planning and implementing occupational therapy.

Level II B

hopefully

Level I

Level II A

Level II B

Even though it would not harm the clients or insurance companies, I felt that it would give an unrealistic reflection of how productive I was being during the day and could also lead to bad habits in other settings.

Actively participates in leadership or supportive roles in local, state, and/or national associations.

Level II A

recently

FWE

Takes risks to maximize outcomes.

FWE

Level II B

Level II A Fieldwork at NMMC,

experience

FWE

During my level II fieldwork at North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, MS.

conditions, and at first, I was intimidated

confidence in myself to where I was presenting

at NMMC

level II fieldwork in Tupelo, MS

ometimes that

FWE

Demonstrates the ability to give constructive and timely feedback.

OT; therefore, I

Level II B fieldwork

Level II B Fieldwork.

Collaborates with clients and caregivers in establishing and maintaining a balance of pleasurable, productive, and restful occupations to promote health and prevent disease and disability.

of.

AOTA FWPE

RN, MD, SLP, PT, OTA, PTA,

had the opportunity to have near constant practice with

ROM/strength

because I value the short gift of life,

AOTA and TNOTA

I was

dailywith

It has

I usually don't respond to this behavior or

have.

The slower paced and the positive environment and fieldwork

I would make a list of bullet points to refer to during times of unease and stress during my acute care fieldwork to refer to in between patients as needed

is

than work

more

One of the critiques in particular

remains to be a skill I strive to work on

best available external clinical evidence.

continuing education classes

example home exercise program

google translate

,

active and he will still be able to participate any most activities, but

more.

For the front and CSU unit, many patients came in with

patient may

I am about to begin

TN and attending

Resume

I rarely felt guilty assisting patients with whatever it was that they asked within reason because I always viewed it as “well what if this was my mother/father/brother” I know that I would want a healthcare provider to just go one step further with their care to make my loved one feel a little more at ease. 

times. That’s where all their belongings are,

behavior, a couple times though

those professions as a whole, but I did witness few members of each profession sort of

members.

perspective almos

I had

physically watch caregivers relax

Sara Stedy.

Though the reward of a patient being grateful for the opportunity to move around out of their bed significantly outweighed the strenuous amount of labor I would perform for their benefit.  

tension.

weeks and it was

commitments.

This was my favorite part- when you get home- you’re

spirits, I

egan going after the workday

The start of all major life changing events can really send a person spiraling quite quickly

My strength for both sites and

me

handling/communicating/challenging

management patient’s

half, I

rarely believe

session inste

then would

wasn’t not

For weeks

seeked

s

stronger

notes, s

All around

for her that will help her help her

well-informed

c

to do

day and that

did my own research in my free time

,

still becoming known to doctors to diagnosis.

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/

ednesday, so my

the kids to the other students.

professions. I was

c

for varying weeks at a time

could and then see as much movement from the patient that they would allow at the time

all

It was my job as an OT to gather as much helpful

clinical evidence

they

Since I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and have spent a lot of time working out in the gym;

was having a progress note coming up. T

research medication discovery of Zolgensma

an evidence based approach to practice.

he nursing staff will

would perform

for when they leave

and though I’m sure they wouldn’t not want to hear about how tired they are going to feel once they leave.

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where

heavily stumbled upon my

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causing them to cut it off

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by the end of it

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I talk about how I usually was met with a negative response from most of my patients initially, but then after explaining to them what OT truly focuses on and the things we could work on simply in their room. T

our conversations education the patient they would

d; in

Though in the moment I would become extremely agitated, hindsight 20/20 being so adjusted to being adjustable is a skill I now have.

k,

It was after this event when I knew in my gut that I truly can

Had I not entered the room, attempted to arouse this patient, and the guest to see something was wrong from the patient not arousing, none of us know how it could’ve turned out in a different scenario.

e, a

cried and cried

since the code team arrived, and I

,

,

Unfortunately, things would go wrong for me too. P

He appeared asleep, so I announced my presence, I turned on the lights, I called his name out slowly getting louder in my voice projection, I performed sternal rubs and was about to apply a cold washcloth to his head to help wake this gentleman up.

Again though, with more

ight my wrong

would ask

, it’s

0

, so that my patients knew that I meant business when it was time to work.

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hey tell me

So, for

school s

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f, get out of your comfort zone, and with a preplanned end date in sit

reason,

tion, t

Represents the unique perspective

was complete with

ns if a doctor were to interrupt

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mid-sizes

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DIY Therapy Carrots.

life, t

Having the patient repeatedly perform certain self-care tasks helps solidify his ability to care for himself regardless of how much or how little the caregivers assist.

constantly

no matter how frequently he doesn’t show up

simply

Granted I do not know what exactly is happening behind closed doors, but I do know that I saw enough evidence for major red flags to be shown.

does not appear to ever

I believed that

board post asking about an ethical dilemma we encountered during the two 12-week rotations

directions are tasks therefore we were left to only provide sensory input.

and surprisingly weather played a part too.

challenging to find the just right challenge

site, becoming proficient at challenging the patients here was a greater challenge surprisingly.

patient.

,

So,

that we tested the reflexes on, and he was positive for most of them.

our

here the

encountered while

OT and PT would then discuss what they

most of the time

I just completed my two 12-week Level 2 rotations one is in an inpatient acute care setting and the other is an outpatient pediatric clinic. One of these I am overjoyed to experience and the other terrifies me, but I know that I will be a better/stronger OT when it's all said and done. I am very proud to reflect on how I have changed and grown at end of these two rotations