Fieldwork Experience
Below is a comprehensive list of fieldwork experience I have completed during my time at Xavier University.
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, August to October 2023​
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Completed experience within a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a pediatric level 1 trauma center, assisting with patient handling, line management, direct patient care, early mobilization, and therapeutic interventions for children with critical medical needs.
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Forest Hills School District, Sherwood Elementary, October to December 2023
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Completed experience within a preschool, elementary, and middle school setting, assisting with fine motor, sensory, and self-regulation strategies while supporting children’s individualized goals.
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center, August to October 2024
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Completed experience within a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at a level 1 trauma center and acute care setting including assisting with patient positioning, activity tolerance, activities of daily living, working with medical equipment, and early mobilization for critically ill patients.
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Stay Well Home Health, October to December, 2024
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Experience within a home health setting and providing care for patients within skilled nursing facilities and within homes, assisting with interventions focusing on safety, mobility, activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, and caregiver education.
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Total Immersive Diversity Experience, September 2024
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International fieldwork experience at CREAR, an outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clinic, working alongside occupational therapists in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a focus on sensory integration, play-based interventions, feeding, and caregiver education.
Image of my classmates and I in Guatemala.
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, January-April, 2025
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Inpatient forensic psychiatric hospital
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Delivered occupation-based interventions to patients with diverse and complex medical diagnoses, specifically complex mental health diagnoses.
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Designed, implemented, and facilitated structured occupational therapy groups addressing coping skills, emotional regulation, social participation, and leisure exploration (specifically cooking groups, art groups, coping skills groups, leisure groups, and unit groups) as well as individual interventions tailored to varying cognitive levels and psychiatric needs.
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Applied risk management strategies and adhered to safety protocols in a secure environment.
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Collaborated with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient progress toward recovery and community reintegration goals.
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Supported the development of functional life skills, self-management strategies, and engagement in meaningful occupations within a secure setting.
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Documented treatment sessions, progress notes, and behavioral observations in accordance with facility and legal requirements.
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center, April-June, 2025
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Level 1 trauma center
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Delivered occupation-based interventions to patients with diverse and complex medical diagnoses, including multi-trauma, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical conditions.
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Performed functional assessments to determine safety, discharge needs, and recommendations for continued rehabilitation.
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Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
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Provided patient and caregiver education on safe ADL performance, energy conservation, and adaptive strategies to promote independence.
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Adapted interventions to accommodate lines, drains, ventilators, and other medical equipment while ensuring safety and patient comfort.
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Facilitated early mobilization and functional engagement to reduce risk of deconditioning and improve outcomes.