Phoebe Nielsen
Auckland,Albany
Summary
Through school, community and work experience thus far, I have proved to be hard working, reliable, and trustworthy.
I am seeking to maintain a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, therapeutic relationship development, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an
organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and client goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
North Shore Hospital
03.2024 - 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.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Occupational Therapist
Dynamic Results On Behalf Of Active Plus
03.2023 - Current
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team through ACC contracts for training for independence program, Concussion & Stay at Work programs.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Providing EMDR Therapy in a one on one environment.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients through talking therapy to support emotional and mental wellbeing.
- Utilise sensory modulation and DBT informed skills with clients.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Private Occupational Therapist
Finding Your Balance
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Predominantly working with children with ASD
- Currently running social groups, 1:1 therapy sessions that focus on physical, cognitive and psychological interventions, family coaching and fine motor skills groups in schools.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Specialist Eating Disorder Service - Therapist
Te Whatu Ora
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Pain Management Education.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Professional Liason with wider MDT.
- Undertaken trainings in Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), DBT informed skills, Sensory Modulation.
Inpatient Mental Health Unit
Te Whatu Ora
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Carried out a placement within ADHB in inpatient mental health,
- I was responsible for a small caseload, performing assessments, attending MDT and facilitating groups under supervision by supervisor OT.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Child Centre Support Worker
Playcentre
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with a four-year-old boy with ASD.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Parent coaching.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Play therapy support.
Ambassador / Mentor
Arthritis New Zealand
01.2019 - Current
- I Am Currently an Arthritis NZ, Mentor and provide support to children / teens that have been diagnosed with Arthritis.
- Part of the mentoring program involves training of other potential Ambassador’s / Mentors and includes participating in Arthritis NZ Family children & teen camps and other support initiatives to support newly diagnosed Arthritis patients.
Sales Assistant
Pandora
12.2016 - 03.2021
- For a child who has been diagnosed with Autism in a play centre setting.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
Community Child Health Placement
Auckland University Of Technology
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Attended home & kindergarten visits.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Mental Health & Addictions
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2021
High School Diploma -
Carmel College
Milford, NZ11.2018
Skills
- Reliable and organized
- Hard working
- Quick learner and Conscientious in all facets of work
- Strong communication with both clients, families and wider MDT
- Outgoing warm personality
- EMDR Therapy Trained
- Specialist Eating Disorder treatment
- Confidence in running group therapies
- Passion for working with children and families to reach their full potential
Additional Information
- Stacey Bromell NZROT, Supervisor
- Ella Fletcher NZROT, Occupational Therapy Mentor
- Julia Fincham NZROT, University Placement supervisor - 021 161 7335
- Reginaldo Azevedo, Pandora Albany Manager - 0275184747
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
North Shore Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Dynamic Results On Behalf Of Active Plus
03.2023 - Current
Private Occupational Therapist
Finding Your Balance
09.2022 - 04.2023
Specialist Eating Disorder Service - Therapist
Te Whatu Ora
01.2022 - 03.2023
Inpatient Mental Health Unit
Te Whatu Ora
09.2021 - 12.2021
Child Centre Support Worker
Playcentre
03.2021 - 06.2021
Community Child Health Placement
Auckland University Of Technology
10.2019 - 11.2019
Ambassador / Mentor
Arthritis New Zealand
01.2019 - Current
Sales Assistant
Pandora
12.2016 - 03.2021
Postgraduate Certificate - Mental Health & Addictions
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Carmel College
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