Nahal Aghababa

♦773 Thurber Dr. E., Columbus, OH 43215 ♦ 330-224-3638 ♦Nahalaghababa@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Graduation: May 2020
Specialization: Research GPA: 3.968

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Graduation: May 2016
Specialization: Sociology Summa Cum Laude

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Danville State Hospital Danville, PA
Level I Mental Health Fieldwork March
2018
 Completed an occupational profile and administered varied assessments to one individual
 Created and implemented group session promoting leisure and social participation among consumers
 Learned and rehearsed documenting monthly consumer progress notes through DAR format
 Coordinated with clinical instructor to meet site guidelines and professional behavior protocol

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Haugland Therapy Services Columbus, OH
Registered Behavioral Technician November 2017- Present
 Working with a pediatric client living with nonverbal autism
 Providing direct implementation of behavior-analytic treatment plans created to meet client’s needs
 Attending continuing education trainings and meetings with supervisors to review client progression

Ohio-At-Home Healthcare Agency Columbus, OH

Personal Care Assistant August 2017-
Present
 Working with children, adolescents, and adults with varying developmental disabilities
 Performing healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and personal hygiene assistance
 Preparing and maintaining records of client progress and services performed

Camp Friendship Connections Gahanna, OH

Camp Companion July 2015- July 2015
 Undertook full responsibility for everyday activities of a camper living with high-functioning autism
 Ensured camper took medications at appropriate intervals and adhered to dietary restrictions

Summa Health System: St. Thomas Hospital Akron, OH

Food and Nutrition Summer Intern June 2014-August 2014
 Assembled, portioned, and weighed food items for patients according to dietary restriction guidelines
 Followed hospital guidelines and procedures for tray delivery to ensure patient safety

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Assistive Technology Center Columbus, OH
Student Research Specialization September 2017-
Present
 Assist faculty professor in wheelchair safety and mobility and pressure ulcer research
  Conduct outreach recruitment and project education with target population
 Complete in-person project study procedures with sample population

Strategic Research Group Columbus, OH

Research Assistant May 2015- July 2017
 Conducted focus groups and administered polls and surveys to assorted populations
 Created websheets and CATI surveys to gather and organize information
 Utilized STATA and JMP statistical software package to critically analyze data and examine trends

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology Columbus, OH
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant August 2015- December 2015
 Mastered course material in order to effectively and accurately answer student questions
 Held weekly office hours to review lecture topics with a group of 10-15 students

Office of Student Life: Student Wellness Center Columbus, OH

Wellness Ambassador September 2014- September 2015
 Promoted wellness throughout the Ohio State Community via small group presentations
 Organized and implemented numerous campus events directly related to student health

College of Education and Human Ecology Columbus, OH

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant August 2013- December 2013
 Created presentations and led class discussions regarding varied topics throughout the semester
 Held weekly office hours to aid students individually with questions related to course material

LEADERSHIP
Student Occupational Therapy Association Columbus, OH
Diversity Chairperson December 2017- Present
 Advocate for diversity and inclusion among students and future occupational therapy workforce
 Implement opportunities for students to learn and discuss cultural fluidity in diverse populations

Iranian Cultural Association Columbus, OH

President August 2015-May 2016
 Coordinated and oversaw an executive board composed of 20 members
 Organized various educational, cultural, and political events throughout campus
 Negotiated with local organizations and businesses to reserve venues and obtain amenities and services

CERTIFICATIONS
 Registered Behavioral Technician
 Qualified Mental Health Specialist
 CPR and First Aid training via American Red Cross and American Heart Association
 Research: Conflicts of Interest; Human Subjects Research (Biomedical Research) Training

SKILLS
 Language: Fluent in Persian (Farsi); Conversational in Spanish
 Computer: Talisma CRM software, JMP, STATA, SPSS statistical software, Microsoft Office package, EPIC
Systems software

HONORS
 Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) Honor’s Society Spring 2018- Present
 Dean’s List Fall 2012- Spring 2016
 Wildermuth Scholarship Recipient Fall 2012 – Spring
2016