Nicole Breece
St Louis
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Barnes Jewish Hospital, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy. Skilled in clinical reasoning and discharge planning, I enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to patient care, optimizing overall outcomes.
Occupational Therapy Student
Veterans Administration
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and resilience when faced with challenging situations during occupational therapy student experiences, contributing to personal growth and development as a future clinician.
- Developed effective time management strategies to balance academic coursework, fieldwork placements, and extracurricular commitments while maintaining high levels of performance in all areas.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapy Student
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Educated patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Applied critical thinking skills when addressing complex cases involving multiple factors impacting functional abilities, resulting in effective problem-solving approaches for intervention planning.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2016
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Discharge planning
- Medical record review
- Medical terminology expertise
- Patient and family advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- OTL - Licensed Occupational Therapist
- BLS - Certified in Basic Life Support
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
Veterans Administration
09.2018 - 12.2018
Occupational Therapy Student
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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