Denielle Burnett

260-494-4889 | denielle.burnett@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Ohio State University: School of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences Columbus, OH
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy May 2020
Research Specialization: Adolescent Mental Health

University of Cincinnati: McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Biology: Biomedical Studies April 2016
Nutrition minor

CLINICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Ohio State University Dodd Hall January 2019 to March 2019
Clinical: Level 2 Fieldwork – Inpatient Rehabilitation

University of Cincinnati Medical Center April 2019 to June 2019

Clinical: Level 2 Fieldwork – Acute Care

Olentangy Local School District October 2018 to Present

Clinical: Level 1 Fieldwork – Preschool

Mt. Carmel West August 2018 to September 2018

Clinical: Level 1 Fieldwork – Acute Care

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare March 2018

Clinical: Level 1 Fieldwork – Mental Health

Nationwide Children’s Hospital January 2018 to Present

Research: Eating Disorder Clinic
 Contribute in writing a Scope Review research paper about implementing safe exercise and eating
disorders.
 Assist in initial recruitment and various interventions in the study.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Babysitting January 2018 to Present
 Maintained health and well-being of a child with autism by providing meals, assisted with
hygiene such as, toileting, dressing, and hand hygiene, and followed regular routines of child's
eating.
 Safely transport child to and from appointments.
ABA Therapy May 2017 to Present
Behavioral Technician
 Facilitate behavioral therapy with an autistic child by incorporating play activities.
 Document goals that child has met or not, based on the child’s response to the intervention.
Yard House November 2016 to May 2017
Server
  Facilitated a pleasant dining experience for guests.
 Performed in detail-oriented tasks in a busy environment.
 Interacted with various people and utilized personable skills
Camargo Club June 2016 to December 2016
Server
 Facilitated a pleasant dining experience for the members and their guest
 Hosted breakfast, lunch, dinner parties, and other events of more than 300 people.
 Experienced in formal dining procedures and in drink and wine service.
Oak Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center May 2016 to January 2017
Rehabilitation Technician/Aide
 Assisted occupational, physical, and speech therapists with their treatment interventions
 Performed clerical duties such as filed medical and insurance paperwork, cleaned the offices and rehab
gym, and retrieved parts for wheelchairs that needed repairs.
 Transferred patients as requested by therapists to and from therapy appointments.
 Participated in Rehabilitation Department meetings
Cincinnati Recreation Commission June 2015 to August 2015
Therapeutic Recreation Summer Day Camp Program Leader
Adaptive Aquatics Instructor
 Interacted and assisted adolescents with physical and mental disabilities with daily and day camp
activities.
 Encouraged campers to accomplish their therapeutic goals created by their caregivers and program
coordinator, throughout the summer
 Planned and led day camp programs and activities.
 Taught adapted aquatic swim lessons for those with physical and mental disabilities.
Undergraduate Research Assistant: University of Cincinnati May 2014 to August 2014
Department of Biological Studies: Immunology
 Assisted with performing laboratory experiments, maintaining an insectory, laboratory meetings,
scientific poster making, participated in a genome project, and writing scientific papers.

SERVICE
Volunteer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (Florence, KY) September 2015 to May 2016
 Volunteered in the inpatient Physical Therapy Department
 Cleaned therapy tools and machines and specific office jobs/projects.
 Observed opportunities with therapists are also involved.
University of Cincinnati Dance Marathon February 2015 to March 2016
 Volunteered 80+ hours preparing for the University of Cincinnati dance marathon
 Fundraised money for the Children’s Miracle Network
 Participated as a Moral Team Dancer (2015) and a Team Leader (2016)
Volunteer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital October 2014 to April 2016
 Volunteered in the outpatient Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Department and outpatient
Sports/Orthopedic Department.
 Volunteered time consisted of cleaning toys and specific office jobs/projects
 Observed opportunities with Occupational and Physical Therapists to see different types of patients.
Center for Courageous Kids (Scottsville, KY) May 2014 and May 2015
 Volunteered time to be a camp counselor
  Actively participated in outdoor and indoor camp activities, while supervising children and entertaining
their families.
Bearcat Buddies January 2013 to December 2015
 Volunteered in tutoring Cincinnati’s local high school students in various subjects on a weekly basis.

LEADERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

SOTA October 2017 to Present
Ways and Means Co-chair
 Responsible for collecting and organizing apparel orders.
 Organize fundraising events at local business to raise money for the OSU SOTA division.
AOTA Membership August 2017 to Present
 Continual updates of the OT profession, research, and conferences.
Caducea (Pre-medical society) September 2012 to April 2014
 Engaged in Freshman at Large leadership position and participating in current elections
 Participated as freshman at Large and Recruitment Chair following term.
 Actively participated in philanthropic events through club
 Participated in education of medical schools and careers in the medical field.
CHAARG (Changing Health, Attitudes + Actions to Recreate Girls) August 2014 to May 2016
 Actively participated in healthy/health promotion activities with girls who value personal health.
 Participated in workout activities and learn more about healthy eating/habits.
 Small Group Leader; planned workouts and meetings to encourage fitness and health goals

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Interprofessional Collaboration Experiences
 ECLiPSE Stimulation Labs
 Interprofessional Education and Practice (iPEP) Orientation
Course Competencies
 Transfers and Core Skills
 Blood Pressure
 Electrical Stimulation
 Transfers and Bed Mobility
 Orthosis
 Functional Mobility and ADL
 Lines and Tubes

CERTIFICATIONS
Assets
 CPR/AED certified through the American Heart Association
 EPIC Experience
 Rehab Optima Experience
 CITI Training
o Social Behavioral Research
o Human and Biomedical Research