I am motivated to provides acute, rehabilitation and community-based health services with the application of biopsychosocial approaches. My strengths include resourcefulness when seeking solutions by appealing to the values and motivations of stakeholders and reflective practice to facilitate continuous learning and modification of practice. I have a demonstrated history of engaging in multi-disciplinary teams to enable client-cantered and occupation-focused interventions and am committed to continued development to ensure my professional reasoning reflects evidence-based practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapy Student - Full Time Placement
Surgery, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS)
05.2025 - 07.2025
Caseload: Predominately in the brain injury rehabilitation (BIRU) ward for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
Applied the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model to guide initial assessments and collaborated with patients to identify their rehabilitation goals (i.e., short and long term goals).
Advocated on behalf of patients at multidisciplinary team (MDT) case conferences and family meetings.
Conducted patient assessments to evaluate functional capabilities and limitations. Administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Neurological Screening, Barry Rehabilitation Inpatient Screening of Cognition (BRISC), Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS), Orientation Log, Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS), Post Traumatic Amnesia (PTA) assessment, etc.
Developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
Delivery daily group education to prepare patients for discharge, including Upper limb rehabilitation, Think and Speak (OT/SP combine session), and Life Skills (meal preparation, writing, typing, planning, and implementing external memory aids).
Documentation of clinical notes and treatment plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team i.e., case conferences, shadowing, family meeting, combined assessment with PT/SP.
Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
Utilized evidence-based practices to support treatment decision-making processes.
Occupational Therapy Student
Gold Coast University Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
Co-ordinated a service development project addressing delirium management in the ED & the MDU, especially for the geriatric population
The project addressed the workflow and care process in an acute ED setting, including designing a flowchart and work instructions
Conducted literature reviews and provided recommendations to support timely and effective patient care while enhancing team coordination skills.
Caseload: Predominately in the subacute ward for consumers with post stroke rehabilitation.
Applied Biopsychosocial Framework within a predominately medical model.
Applied the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model to complete initial assessments and identify potential stakeholders to inform treatment and care.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to support safe discharge.
Advocated on behalf of patients at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and informally.
Administered functional assessment to determine discharge.
Administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Neurological Screen, Oxford Screening Test (OCS), Nine-hole Peg Test, Grip Strength Test, etc.
Delivered individual education to prepare patients for discharge.
Initiated internal and external referrals as opportunities for best practice care.
Daily documentation for rehabilitation records pursuant to hospital policy.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
Implemented evidence-based practices in intervention planning, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Conducted developmental screenings for prep school children focusing on fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills that aligned with developmental milestones
Formulated session plans and delivered one-on-one or group-based interventions targeting handwriting, emotional regulation, and pencil grip techniques through play while tracking progress and adjusting plans based on progress.
Princess Alexandra Hospital (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit)
08.2023 - 08.2023
Conducted functional rehabilitation and assisted with discharge planning for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients, ensuring safe transitions to home or alternative care settings.
Collaborated with senior OTs to develop and implement patient-centred care plans and ensured proper handover with detailed session notes
Engaged patients in meaningful activities to promote skill development and independence.