Casey Walker 2200 S. Fort Apache #2013 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 (702)883-5859 casey.rae.walker@gmail.com December 9, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: My experience working at Achievement Therapy Center and completing my Level II Fieldwork Experience at the Clark County School District has provided me with the skills to work with the pediatric population. In addition, my ability to work full-time throughout the master’s program has prepared me to properly deal with high amounts of stress, refined my organization and time management skills, and has made me an excellent multi-tasker; all characteristics that would aide me in being a successful occupational therapist and an asset to any rehabilitation team. Last, my on-going volunteer experiences with Purple W.I.N.G.S., the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada and Special Olympics of Southern Nevada have exposed me to various populations in need of services and prepared me to service a diverse population with the utmost cultural competence. For a more thorough outline of my experiences, academic works and volunteer endeavors, please review my professional portfolio at http://caseywalker.webs.com. Thank you for your time and consideration for this position and I can be reached at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Casey Walker, MSOTR/L Occupational Therapist Nevada License #13-0398 T: 702-883-5859 E: casey.rae.walker@gmail.com
Casey Rae Walker Objective To gain work experience with the pediatric population to enhance my skills and grow as an occupational therapist. Education / Classes Touro University of NevadaMasters of Science in Occupational Therapy: 3.57 GPA
Las Vegas, NV July 2013
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bachelors of Science in Kinesiological Sciences: 3.50 GPA
Las Vegas, NV December 2009
Clinical Experience Marquis Centennial Hills Skilled Nursing Facility Las Vegas, NV Level II Fieldwork Student- Adult and Older-Adult April 2013- June 2013 • Managed caseload of rehabilitation director, presented at interdisciplinary meetings, utilized •
Rehab-Optima electronic documentation software to complete and document all initial evaluations and progress reports. Completed research on benefits of use of music in occupational therapy and presented findings for department.
Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV Level II Fieldwork Student- Pediatrics November 2012- February 2013 • Managed a caseload of 37 students, presented at IEP meetings, wrote all documentation •
notes, completed initial evaluations and wrote initial and annual reports. Completed PICO research project and presented findings for department.
Related Experience Achievement Therapy Center Office Manager/ Rehabilitation Technician June 2011- June 2012 • Assist occupational therapists with treatments • Billing of clients • Schedule appointments
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Early Intervention Services Las, Vegas, NV March 2007, September 2009- December 2009 • Observed Physical Therapists, Nurses, Speech therapists and Occupational Therapists to determine need and implement intervention services in early development in children 0-3 years.
Professional Affiliations • •
Student Member of AOTA- July 2011- present Student Member of the Southwest Region of the American College of Sports Medicine- 2006- present
Certifications •
CPR, AED and First Aid Certified (2006 – Current)
Work Experience Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Server- Bartender Las Vegas, NV November 2011- Current • Uphold company standards for customer satisfaction D.C. Vient Inc. Las Vegas, NV Administrative Assistant- Office Manager May 2005- December 2010 • Office management and billing assistant • Human resources, purchasing, coordination between office and field operations • Implementation and management of control systems for safety, data entry, filing, employees, purchasing and equipment use.
Community Involvement/ Interests • • • • • • • •
Special Olympics of Southern Nevada- Class A Volunteer (2013-Current) Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada- Volunteer (2012- Current) Purple W.I.N.G.S.: Volunteer- Public Relations Officer (2012- 2013) Team Captain for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer (2007 – Current) Children’s Lung Specialists: Volunteer (2010 - 2011) HealthSouth Rehabilitation: Volunteer (2004 & 2009) Observation and volunteer work at various physical and occupational therapy clinics (2004 – 2011) Rogich Middle School- Tutored eighth-grade students in band and algebra honors (2001-2003)
Honors • • • •
Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society Member Acceptance into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNLV UNLV Deans list Graduated from Palo Verde High School in the Top 2%: Class of 2005
***References Available Upon Request***