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TEACHING

• MOT 620 Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan
• MOT Fieldwork 465
• MOT Fieldwork 566
• MOT 560 Occupational Therapy Studies with Older Adults

EDUCATION

Saint Ambrose University, Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy, 1994 (cum laude)

Saint Ambrose University, Bachelor of Arts Psychology, 1993 (cum laude)

University of St. Francis, Master of Health Service Administration, May 2005

Doctoral Studies: University of Iowa College of Education. Rehabilitation Counseling

WORK HISTORY 

Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa (July 2005-current)

Position held: Instructor/Fieldwork Coordinator Master of Occupational Therapy Program.

experiences. Academic advising of graduate and undergraduate students.  

Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, IL.  (October 2003-July 2005)

Position held: Manager/Lead of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services.

Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa (January 2001-Aug 2003)Mercy

Position held: Director of Rehabilitation Services, Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Iowa, Brooks Rehabilitation Solutions-Grand Haven, Michigan

Mercy Medical Center-Clinton, Iowa (September 1998-January 2001)

Position held: Assistant Rehabilitation Director/ Staff Occupational Therapist

Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Iowa (July 1996-September 1999)

Position held: Staff Occupational Therapist

neuromuscular and orthopedic injury. Pre-driving evaluations following neurological illness.

Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, Marshalltown, Iowa (January 1995-July1996)

Position held: Staff Occupational Therapist

Skiff Medical Center, Newton, Iowa (July 1994-January 1995)

Position held: Staff Occupational Therapist

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois (August 1999-December 1999)

Position held: Part-time instructor department of Occupational Therapy.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Rehabilitation Services (2002)

Provided ergonomic education services to local industries. Assisted businesses with on-site consulting and education to assist with decreasing injuries.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Iowa Occupational Therapy License

Illinois Occupational Therapy License

NBCOT Certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Occupational Therapy Association Membership

PRESENTATIONS

Overview of Occupational Therapy Services for adults with low vision. Wolf Eye Clinic Medical Staff, Marshalltown, Iowa 1996.

Range of Motion Exercises, Wyndcrest Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa 2000

Back Safety, Mercy Medical Home Care Department,  2001& 2002.

Work Place Stretches for the upper and lower extremities, Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa 2001.

Back Safety, Charlotte Community Care Center, Goose Lake Iowa, 2001.

Cumulative Trauma Prevention/Work Place Ergonomics, Industry, Clinton, Iowa 2002.

Work Place Ergonomics, Mercy Medical Center-Clinton, continuing education course, 2002.

Back Pack Safety/Ergonomics for Children, Prince of Peace Middle School, Clinton, Iowa 2002.

Gross and Fine Motor Development in Pre-School Children, Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Preschool, 2002.

Office Ergonomics, Mercy Medical Center-Clinton, Iowa, 2002.

Guest Speaker, KROS Radio- Clinton, Iowa, Promotion of Rehabilitation Services.

Guest Speaker, Saint Ambrose University Occupational Therapy Department, Management Course, 2003 & 2004.

Master of Occupational Therapy Course St. Ambrose University, MOT 620: Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan. August 2005-December 2005.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

September, 1995: Rehabilitation of the Patient with Low Vision Using Occupational Therapy.

October, 1995: Adult Hemiplegia Introduction to NDT.

March, 1995: Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury.

October, 1996: Advanced Practicum in Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury.

November, 1996: Intimacy issues and Disability

December, 1996: Physiology of Muscle Tone

February, 1997: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Before and After Brain Injury.

March, 1997: Brachial Plexus/Peripheral Nerve Anatomy

March, 1997:Brain Injury Association Conference

March, 1997: Pediatric Brain Injury the Pieces of the Puzzle.

April, 1997: Solving the Puzzle: Using Physical Agents in Contemporary Practice.

April, 1997: Special Kids Special Needs.

April, 1997:  Introduction to Wheelchair Seating and Positioning.

May, 1997:  Iontophoresis

November, 1997: Neurorehabilitation Brain Injury and CVA

November, 1997: Home Modifications and Design for Clients with Disabilities.

July, 1999: Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics

April, 2000: Shoulder Dysfunction, Recognize, Rehab and Restore.

November, 2001: MDS 2.0 and Reimbursement

March, 2002: Physical Work Performance: An Evaluation Process for the Industrial Worker.

March, 2004: Modalities for Occupational Therapy

September, 2003: Taking Your Organization To The Next Level.

September, 2004: Brain Injury from the Inside Looking Out.

November, 2004: Reimbursement for Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

July, 2005: Core Stabilization II: Expanding On The Basics

February 2006: Advanced Topic in Low Vision

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