GABRIELA SKOCZYLAS

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1931 Lincoln Lane  Holladay, UT 84124  801-783-8251  gabrielaa0227@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Masters of Occupational Therapy (OT) student graduating in May 2019. Committed worker with professional experience within the
healthcare and education fields. Goal and service-oriented professional, dependable, compassionate, flexible and fluent in Polish.
Future OT seeking employment opportunities in an organization dedicated to providing high-quality evidence-based rehab services.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Masters of Occupational Therapy, Expected May 2019

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2016

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II

University of Utah Medical Center - Inpatient Rehab (Stroke Team) – Salt Lake City, UT May-Aug 2018
 Evaluated new patients, developed client-centered goals, and tracked patient’s progress
 Provided evidence-based treatments: neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities and exercise, cognitive
and visual-perceptual interventions
 Reported on patient progress during weekly interdisciplinary team conferences
 Trained caregivers and family members on appropriate techniques and level of assistance
 Completed home evaluations and provided equipment recommendations for safe discharge to home
 Caseload diagnoses: stroke, amputee, burn injury, tumor resection, anoxic brain injury, general debility

Intermountain Healthcare Neuro Outpatient Clinic – Murray, UT Jan-Apr 2019

 Upcoming level II fieldwork focused on treating neurological disorders

Level I

Limitless Transition Services (underserved) – West Valley City, UT Aug-Nov 2018

GSC Therapy Services (general rehab outpatient) – Gilbert, AZ March 2018
Whittier Elementary in Granite School District (school system) – West Valley City, UT October 2017
Hand and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists (outpatient hands) – Murray, UT June 2017
Kelly Benson Apartments (community) – West Valley City, UT Jan-Apr 2017

RELEVANT WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

University of Utah Department of Occupational & Recreational Therapies – Salt Lake City, UT Aug-Dec 2017/18
Human Anatomy Lab Aide
 Dissected cadaver body on a weekly basis to provide a sample dissection for students
 Assisted with lab exam set up and clean up

University of Utah Anatomy Program – Salt Lake City, UT Jan-Dec 2016

Mentor Teaching Assistant
 Oversaw and taught in one weekly cadaver lab of 40 students, and taught in two additional labs per week
 Mentored and facilitated the learning of two apprentice teaching assistants
 Participated in weekly staff meetings and lab cleaning/maintenance
 Proctored, graded, and created lab quizzes and practicums

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Stroke Camp- Intensive Rehab Program at University Balance & Mobility Clinic – Salt Lake City, UT Jul-Aug 2018
 Evaluated and treated stroke patients using evidence-based outcome measures and treatments
 Collaborated with physical therapists on patient goals and interventions

American Occupational Therapy Association – Salt Lake City, UT April 2018

 Greeted and directed attendees, and assisted speakers at the 2018 annual conference

Utah Occupational Therapy Association – Sandy, UT Nov 2017

 Assisted speaker, distributed and collected evaluations, and tallied results during presentation

CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers- CPR and AED April 2018