JESSICA E.

BRAUZER
jessmiga@gmail.com - 703.915.4734
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Masters of Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate from the University of Utah. Hard worker with a number of
years of professional experience in health and wellness, healthcare, education and mental health fields.
Dependable team player and detail-oriented professional seeking an employment opportunity with an
organization dedicated to providing quality rehabilitation therapy services.

EDUCATION
 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT August 2016-May 2019
Masters of Occupational Therapy
 The George Washington University, Washington, DC August 2006-May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Spanish

CERTIFICATIONS
 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) July 2011-Present
Certified Personal Trainer
 American Heart Association Oct 2019-2021
BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II Jan.-April 2019
 Inspiration Home Health and Hospice
Murray, UT
o Evaluated and treated geriatric patients with a range of conditions, including chronic pain,
joint replacements, CVA, dementia, and cancer
o Completed assessments of patients’ level of function, evaluated patients’ home environment
for safety, and recommended adaptive equipment if appropriate
o Educated patients and family members regarding home safety precautions, therapeutic
treatments, and long term planning

 Masonic Care Community of NY-Skilled Nursing Facility May-August 2018

Utica, NY
o Administered in-depth evaluations to new patients using semi-structured interviews, clinical
observation of ADL tasks, and MMT/ROM screening
o Developed client centered goals relating to increased occupational performance and
independence and ensuring safe discharge to home
Level I
 The Neighborhood House- Adult Day Services October 2018
Salt Lake City, UT (80+ Hours)
o Performed a needs assessment and designed a consultative OT program based off of
recommended evaluation tools, measurable outcomes, daily goal tracking, and staff feedback
 University of Utah Sugar House Health Center March 2018
Outpatient Neurologic Specialty Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT (80 Hours)
 o High-quality client-centered therapy and services provided to patients with stroke,
concussions, and traumatic brain injuries
 Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT (80 Hours) October 2017
o Evaluated and implemented pediatric interventions under the supervision of an OTR/L to
students diagnosed with ADHD, developmental delay, ASD, and pervasive developmental
disorder to work on goals specified by IEPs
 University of Utah- Acute/Inpatient Burn Unit (40 Hours) June 2017
o Observed OTs and PTs implement burn-specific interventions focused on patient positioning,
wound care, splinting, ROM, strengthening and endurance, functional mobility, ADLs, scar
management and patient education
 Valley Behavioral Health Storefront/Safe Haven Homeless Clinic Jan. 2017-April 2017
Salt Lake City, UT (40 Hours)
o Implemented meaningful and occupation-based activities to individuals ages 18 and older
with severe mental illnesses (SMI) and substance use issues

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 American Occupational Therapy Association, Salt Lake City, UT April 2018
o Greeted, directed, and answered attendee questions at the 2018 annual conference
 UFIT Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Sept-Nov 2017
o Volunteered to work with a child with a disability and provided one-on-one attention to
enrich the child’s social experience through physical, swim, art and dance activities

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

 Inspiration Home Health and Hospice, Murray, UT June 2019-Present
Occupational Therapist Registered/ Licensed
o Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with a range of conditions, including general
debility, cognitive decline, arthritis, cardiac disease, joint replacements, CVA, dementia, and
cancer
o Implement skilled client-centered and occupation-based treatments in patient’s natural
contexts catered to functional skill level
o Educate patients and family members regarding home safety precautions, energy conservation
and fall prevention
 Massif Athletics, Salt Lake City, UT Dec. 2016-Present
Personal Trainer
o Provide one-on-one personal training strength training workouts that motivate and challenge
each client’s functional fitness level
 Swim Utah- Youth Swim Organization, Salt Lake City, UT April 2014-Aug. 2016
Assistant Swim Coach
o Lead the age group swimmers through a daily dryland routine which consisted of strength
work, flexibility, and core, and designed challenging and fun swim practices
 The University of Utah Hospital-Salt Lake City, Utah June 2013-Jan. 2014
Rehabilitation Aide –Acute Rehabilitation Unit
o Assisted in patient mobility and transfers under the direct supervision of OTs and PTs

Additional Work Experience, Undergraduate Experience, and References Available Upon Request