Cassandra Manganella, MS, OTR/L
Shavertown
Summary
Professional with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 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.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2013 - 02.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Occupational Therapy Student
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Outpatient Orthopedics and Hand Therapy, Outpatient Pediatrics
- Provided comprehensive services for pediatric patients, and adult patients with orthopedic and work-related upper extremity injuries, concussion, and visual dysfunction
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
Occupational Therapy Student
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Provided comprehensive inpatient and acute care OT services for adult patients with orthopedic injuries, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, cognitive impairments
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science, Minors in Biology, Chemistry
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05.2017
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Intervention planning
- Problem-solving
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
02.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2021 - 07.2021
Occupational Therapy Student
Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2013 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science, Minors in Biology, Chemistry
Misericordia University
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