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FRANCES ALTICK

Monroe

Summary

Enthusiastic occupational therapist with one year of experience working in pediatrics and three months in acute care. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to a variety of patients with an emphasis on patient safety and wellbeing. Detail-oriented and thrives on collaboration with other team members.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Sunshine Pediatric Therapy
07.2024 - Current
  • Perform evaluations, update plans of care, and perform skilled treatment sessions for a full caseload in an outpatient pediatric practice
  • Supervise COTAs and coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Provide family education and home programs to empower patients and families
  • Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients

Level II Fieldwork Student

Orthopedic Clinic of North Louisiana
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Level II Fieldwork under a Certified Hand Therapist in outpatient orthopedics

Level II Fieldwork Student

St. Francis Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Level II Fieldwork in the acute care setting
  • Delivered skilled evaluation and treatments to patients of varying diagnoses and complexity in a 325-bed hospital
  • Gained experience working with neurological, cardiac, ICU, NICU, and orthopedic patients
  • Managed own caseload of 10-12 evaluations/ treatments per day and consistently met productivity expectations by week 10
  • Coordinated treatments with interdisciplinary team

Assistant Tennis Professional

Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Provided instruction to adult and junior tennis players through private lessons and group coaching
  • Completed weekly administrative duties including recording attendance, payroll, court reservations, and lesson planning

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of the Triangle
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, and intellectual disability
  • Assisted with completion of activities of daily living skills, participation in recreational and vocational activities, and increasing access to community resources
  • Built rapport with each client, navigating emotional and behavioral challenges with clear communication, empathy, and problem-solving
  • Documented notes after each shift, noting interventions used and progress towards individual’s goals

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Barry University
Miami, FL
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.2016

Skills

  • Patient Evaluation
  • Acute Care
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Goal Setting
  • Care Plan Development
  • Discharge Planning
  • EMR Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Safety

Accomplishments

    Former Division-I athlete, ITA scholar-athlete, and All-American. Helped lead Vanderbilt Women's Tennis to its first SEC championship and National Championship in 2015.

Certification

  • Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), June 2024
  • CPR and BLS

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Sunshine Pediatric Therapy
07.2024 - Current

Level II Fieldwork Student

Orthopedic Clinic of North Louisiana
01.2024 - 04.2024

Level II Fieldwork Student

St. Francis Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Tennis Professional

Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club
08.2021 - 09.2023

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of the Triangle
02.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanderbilt University

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Barry University

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