the kids to the other students.

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

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

clinical evidence

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

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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.

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since the code team arrived, and I

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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As I progressed during my rotation, during the last few weeks

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I gave him a “special” box that he could put the nerf bullet in and allowed it to stay on the table so that he did not feel like it was taken away, but it was no longer going to interfere with his ability to participate.

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caregivers

​In this profession it is important to always keep the client’s occupation, values and beliefs in mind when creating treatment plans. When completing my adults outpatient rotation I always made sure to ask lots of questions regarding the client’s job and leisure activities to help develop a thorough occupational profile. I would use this information to then create treatment plans that were meaningful to the client. There were also occasions where I would give home exercise programs to clients and if there was an item needed for the exercises that the clinic could not provide, I would work with them to find an item that they had at home that they could use rather than suggesting they go and purchase an item to be respectful of different socioeconomic statuses. Below I have included a screenshot from my final fieldwork performance evaluation from my outpatient adults rotation that shows I received a four on my final for respect for diversity factors.

care.

stack 4 or more blocks

understanding

Dynavision

my FWE told me how impressed she was that I was able to do so! 

With lots of generational difference jokes, he

therapist

I remember after transferring an individual who had a history of spinal stenosis and had undergone a stroke was so surprised I was able to support him enough to complete the transfer.

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write an articl

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My level II fieldwork rotations were very different in the sense that age population and diagnoses varied, but were similar in that I utilized appropriate assessments and client interviews to gather information and create plans of care to promote overall health and wellness with the use of activity analysis and occupation- based direct services.

functional play skills!

praised my consistency

,

to be compared with late

While at Encompass Health, there were several programs that therapists were in charge of (hip fracture, stroke, brain injury, amputation, etc.)

Maslow's hierarchy

plastic dart board

simulated grocery store

basic meal planning template

occupations each day.

play and social interactions.

RESUME

national associations

happy medium.

as successful

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workplace.

remember working with a student in the school system, and

it can show

in replacement of honest

so I always made physical activity a priority sometime

Being aware of this weakness allowed me to grow in that moment and help form me into an OT who this may not be a weakness for long

essions

She knows her anatomy and implements that into her evaluation process. Megan quickly understood the purposes of special testing for the wrist and shoulder. She is able to perform special tests on patient's wrists to determine what may be the cause of their pain.”

Exceptional. Applies immediately and never needs repeating”

constructive

At the end of both rotations, I provided my educators with feedback they could use for future students. At the end of my last rotation,

s

 During my level 2 fieldwork rotations, I have been

presenting an Inservice

“Megan has a good understanding of basing intervention plans around the patient’s occupation”. My other fieldwork educator in the school system stated, “Megan is very client centered in her approach”.

Indiana Hand Protocol, the Diagnosis and Treatment Manual for Physicians and Therapists, and the Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation books

the best care

Megan is very advanced in her understanding of the evaluation process. Hand therapy is a specialized field and there is a lot to learn. Megan quickly understood the purposes of special testing for the wrist and shoulder. She is able to perform special tests on patient's wrists to determine what may be the cause of their pain. She is utilizing protocols and research to determine progression of treatment plans.”

However,

professionalism

once told me about clients writing performance evaluations during their treatment sessions writing

educators saying, “Megan is dependable and prepared. She has had to show a tremendous amount of flexibility these last six weeks and has taken on the challenges given to her” on one occasion.

at this setting

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conveying the best needs for my clients to ensure

meetings and because

Megan has had the opportunity to work with a variety of cultural, beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds. She treats all with dignity and respects and invests time in understand what is important and valuable to others”

s when

that was also productive for her to continue to promote

story

Megan is able to use a variety of models to support a child”.

,

He is so knowledgeable about animals, and I have used animals show how, some way in every session because it motivates him.

work

You don’t only need to

A lot of students we have, we are just working on engagement with them.

entire clinic

he

practice on me

confidence that just migh

    I have always wanted to provide anyone I am around with

strived

lifestyle

strength

Megan is very good at communication in both verbal and nonverbal manners. It has been noted from staff she works with her pleasant nature. She has even communicated in Spanish with a patient and his family”

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