Jillian R.

Newell
1111 Stratford Ave 508-737-9775
Stratford, CT 06615 newellj@sacredheart.edu

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time position in the field of Occupational Therapy which will utilize my creativity,
academic foundation, and strong interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2015
GPA: 3.67, Magna Cum Laude
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, August 2017
GPA: 3.78

Member of Psi-Chi, Psychology National Honor Society, Inducted: April 2015

Recipient of, Sacred Heart University, Deans Scholarship, 2011-2015
Recipient, Sacred Heart University Academic Scholarship, 2011-2015
Junior Pioneer Award, Campus Life Leadership Awards, 2014
Club President of the Year, Campus Life Leadership Awards, 2014
Resident Success Assistant of the Year, Campus Life Leadership Awards, 2014

CERTIFICATIONS American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, June 2015

CLINICAL Bridgeport School Systems, Bridgeport, CT

EXPERIENCE Level II Fieldwork Student-Pediatrics, January 2017-March 2017
Evaluated and treated a caseload of 60+ students with varying physical and mental diagnoses
Performed and interpreted assessments of barriers to occupational performance at school
Developed individualized treatment plans to help students
Collaborated with team members to monitor and improve student outcome
Educated teachers and parents on task modifications and strategies for home
Provided printouts for practicing skills at home
Attend and participated in PPT meetings for students on the caseload
Independently ran various group activities within classrooms of 15 students

Middlebrook Farms, Trumbull CT

Level I Fieldwork Student- Geriatrics March 2016-May 2016
Utilized observational skills to assess a patients occupational needs and abilities
Planned and implemented a social skills group for 10-15 elderly residents
Successfully implemented and assisted with therapeutic treatments to improve patients independence
with activities of daily living.
Read and studied patient charts to learn and understand patients needs

Hand Therapy Associates, Woodbridge, CT

Level I Fieldwork Student- Outpatient Hand Rehabilitation May 2016-June 2016
Assisted with evaluating and treating patients with a variety of upper extremity afflictions
Educated patients on possible home and workplace modifications to improve independence and
enhance quality of life.
Performed modalities such as ultrasound therapy, TENS and scar massage to patients
Completed a therapy session start to finish with a patient
Learned how to use a simulation device to assist patients with returning back to daily activities of life.
Observed and made orthotics for different upper extremity and hand injuries

Yale New Haven Hospital Rehab and Wellness Center at Milford Hospital, Milford, CT
Level I Fieldwork Student- Inpatient Rehabilitation July 2016-August 2016
Assisted with evaluating and treating patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities
Experience with stroke patients, amputations, GB, cardiac conditions and many other disorders
Was able to assist hands on with performing FEEs with the Speech Language Pathologist
 Participated and observed ADL treatments with patients in the bathroom and kitchen
Participated and observed slide board transfers and transfers with assistive devices
Worked and observed with a prosthetists and saw a C-Leg be used for the first time with an amputee
Worked in the gym with patients to strengthen and relearn skills
Educated patients on possible home and workplace modifications to improve independence and
enhance quality of life.

Barnum School, Bridgeport, CT

Level I Fieldwork Student- Pediatrics September 2016-December 2016
Assisted in implementing comprehensive treatment plans for children with physical and developmental
disabilities
Carried out appropriate treatments to develop fine/visual motor skills, bilateral coordination, and
sensory integration
Assisted therapist with the medically fragile classroom to work on visual motor, visual perceptual and
strengthening activities.
Observed numerous PPT meetings for students

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT
Psychology Intern, Spring 2014
Worked hands on with Occupational Therapists and their caseloads in their sensory gym for over 60
hours
Saw and helped to treat numerous different physical and mental disabilities within the school system

ACTIVITIES Resident Success Assistant, Sacred Heart University, 2012-2015

Served as facilitator of all campus opportunities and activities for current freshman students
Acting as a positive role model for residents by addressing any concerns or challenges
Selected for the position for Summer RSA
Student Ambassador, Sacred Heart University, 2012-2015
Guided private tours while integrating personal stories and shared experiences
Selected for the position of Summer Student Ambassador
Best Buddies, Sacred Heart University Chapter
President, 2012-2015
Sunshine Kids, Sacred Heart University Chapter
Member, 2012
President, 2013-2015
Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, Sacred Heart University, 2011-2015

SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Proficient in internet research of scholarly journals and empirical evidence