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Megan K. Lucas10429 Popkins Court Woodstock, MD 21163 (410) 660-7721 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE Hardworking professional seeking occupational therapist position to utilize education experience and leadership, communication, and service skills to enhance the quality of life for patients
EDUCATION University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA Graduation: June 2016
Master of Occupational Therapy GPA: 3.89
Saint Vincent College – Latrobe, PA Graduation: May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Overall GPA: 3.729 GPA in Major: 4.0
CERTIFICATON NBCOT Exam Certification Date: 7/27/2016; Licensed in MD
Carfit Technician and Event Coordinator Oct. 2014 – Present
Able to operate in community-based settings to observe older adults in their vehicles to improve safety and comfort
Promote conversations among older adults about driving safety and continued need for mobility options
CPR Certification Valid through: June 2017LEVEL II FIELDWORK Shriners Hospitals for Children Outpatient Center- Erie, PA
April 2016 – June 2016 Educated families, performed pediatric assessments, and formalized
creative intervention plans (fine/gross motor skills, vision, sensory/motor oral) to increase functional participation through play
Fabricated splints and fit pre-fabricated splints for pediatric clients to improve function in daily activities
Outpatient Rehab at HealthSouth Hospital – Sewickley, PA Jan. 2016 – March 2016
Performed initial evaluations, developed meaningful interventions, and completed discharge summaries for successful re-entry into the community for patients on a neurological unit
Demonstrated equipment competency with E-stim devices including TENS, NMES, Bioness H200, and ultrasound
LEVEL I FIELDWORK Prime Time Adult Care at Christ United Methodist Church Jan. 2015 – April 2015
Evaluated, synthesized, and applied evidence as it related to psychosocial/cognitive assessments and interventions to clients with varying degrees of dementia
UPMC Mercy Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Care – Pittsburgh, PAAug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Aided in ADLs and individual gym therapy sessions and attended discharge planning meetings to optimize functional return to community
Children’s Therapy Center Outpatient Rehabilitation – Washington, PAAug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Assisted in individual and group therapy sessions for children 4-13 to increase fine and gross motor skills through repetition and play
WORK EXPERIENCE Earth, Wheel, and Fire Mobile Pizza Truck – Murrysville, PAJuly 2015 – Present
Prepared meals for consumers during the after-work rush and monitored preparation of food and monetary transactions
Epic Rehabilitation for Excela Health at Latrobe Hospital Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Interned under the supervision of the primary occupational therapist Facilitated patient crafts and games, learned about proper
documentation, engaged in rehab techniques Saint Vincent College Student Affairs Work Study Aug. 2012 – May 2014
Help and assist in planning social, recreational and curricular student programs
Advise and direct individuals and groups pertaining to personal issues, educational objectives, social and recreational activities, and finances
SERVICE EXPERIENCE United Lutheran City Mission Afterschool Program Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2015
Assisted children from ages 5 to 18 in a low-income area with homework, games, and serving dinner
Sensory Crawl at the School for the Blind – Oakland, PA May 2015
Formulated and participated in a sensory crawl for children with various disabilities to increase sensory rich stimulation
Super Hero Stroll – Oakland, PA March 2015 Created activities for children about how they can be a superhero to
the community and themselves utilizing sensory stimuli“Invest Now” – Oakland, PA Jan. 2015
Introduced prospective college students to occupational therapy via education about adaptive equipment and splints
Carfit Event – Mt. Lebanon, PA Oct. 2014 & Sept. 2015
Assisted older adults in vehicular safety and recommendations for safety and independence on the road
Sports Friendship Day at Saint Vincent College – Latrobe, PA March 2013, 2014
Interacted with adults with various severities of mental and physical disabilities by engaging in games, crafts, music, and leading activities
PROFESSIONAL American Occupational Therapy Association, Student Member June 2014-Present
DEVELOPMENT Univ. of Pittsburgh Student Occupational Therapy Association, President Sept. 2014 – Oct. 2015
Prepared and ran bi-monthly meetings and oversaw group operations
Focused on occupational therapy advocacy, community outreach, and fundraising
SHRS Dean’s Student Advisory Board, Student MemberJune 2014-Dec. 2015
Forum for SHRS that allowed student leaders to interact and plan programs together and sponsored grants, competitions, and activities
Hill Day – Washington D.C. Sept. 2015
Advocated to congressmen and state legislatures in support of the role of occupational therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1761), S. 800, and HR 1496
AOTA National Conference – Nashville, Tennessee April 2015REFERENCES Clinical Academic
Elizabeth De Leon Soto, MS, OTR/L Pam Toto, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, BCG
Akron’s Children’s Hospital University of Pittsburgh Assistant Professor
(330) 201-2515 (412) [email protected] [email protected]
Debbi Kubicky, OTR/LHealthSouth Hospital in Sewickley, PA(412) [email protected]
