ELIZABETH EPPERSON

4912 Mira Linda Pt #1131

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

September 28, 2010

Dear Director of Rehabilitation Services,
I eagerly submit my resume for your consideration and review. I trust you will
find my experience diverse and meaningful. I have brought genuine enthusiasm, c
ompassion and expertise to each clinical setting.
My ability and strength to function independently and as a reliable team member
will be beneficial to the client and further the overall goals of your organizat
ion. I look forward to meeting with you.
Respectfully,

Elizabeth A. Epperson, O.T.R

ELIZABETH A. EPPERSON
4290 Mira Linda Pt. #1131
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Cellular: 719-337-1993
eec8c884@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: To establish a therapeutic relationship with clients in order to maxi
mize their performance, capability and adaptability in all domains of life.
EDUCATION: B.S. in Occupational Therapy, from Saint Louis University,
St. Louis, MO.
SELF-DIRECTED PERIOD OF SKILL REFRESHMENT AND RECERTIFICATION:
January 2010 - Special Learning Center, Jefferson City, MO
May 2010
* Shadowed and assisted occupational therapists in evaluation and treatment of s
pecial needs children ages 3-7 years.
* Assisted teachers and other staff to incorporate the therapy plan for each chi
ld in the classroom setting.
Capital Region Medical Center
* Shadowed and assisted occupational therapists in the evaluation and treatment
of acute inpatients and rehabilitation inpatients.
INTERIM:
January 2006 - Marriage and establishing family and home
January 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2004- Rehabworks, Kansas City, MO & Kansas City, KS
May 2006
* Assessment and intervention with long term care and short term rehabilitation
clients.
* Orthopedic, sensory, therapy with a variety of older adults experiencing dysfu
nction with activities of daily living.
* Interaction with speech, recreational and physical therapists, also with nurse
s, doctors, and management.
* Traveled to three long term care settings during the practice with Rehabworks.
August 2003-July 2004& B.W. Sheperd State School, Kansas City, MO
September 2004-May 2005
* Fine motor, sensory integration, gross motor therapy with children ages 5-21 w
ho have autism, birth defects, or other special needs.
* Creating IEP's for students and working with the family and therapists to carr
y out the goals.
* Developing ideas to practice occupational therapy where resources were very li
mited.
* Independently contracted employer in this setting
FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE:
April 2003 - North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO
June 2003 Level II Fieldwork Student
* Evaluated, treated, and reassessed clients in an outpatient under the supervis
ion of an occupational therapist.
* Assisted and trained with a certified hand therapist while treating clients wh
o experienced various upper extremity dysfunctions.
* Interacted with physical therapists and other occupational therapists to maxim
ize the functional outcome of various clientele.
January 2003 - Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS
March 2003 Level II Fieldwork Student
* Assessed and reassessed appropriate performance areas, components, skills and
contexts of clients on an acute rehabilitation unit.
* Identified goals and individualized treatment plans in order to maximize clien
t independence.
* Collaborated with staff, physicians, therapists, families and clients to effec
tively engage and treat clients throughout the continuum of care.
* Assisted clients and families with acquisition of necessary durable medical eq
uipment and home instruction.
* Interacted with families, clients, and significant others to determine appropr
iate contextual needs and discharge recommendations.
* Documented evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summari
es according to facility guidelines.
* Assessed and evaluated client function and dysfunction according to the Functi
onal Independence Measure.
September 2002 - St. Joseph's Hospital, Kirkwood, MO
October 2002 Level I Fieldwork Student
* Assisted with evaluation and treatment of individuals on skilled nursing unit,
orthopedic unit, and acute rehabilitation.
* Assisted patients with performance of ADL tasks under supervision.
January 2002 - Cardinal Glennon Children's' Hospital, St. Louis, MO
February 2002 Level I Fieldwork Student
* Assisted with evaluation and treatment of children with physical and developme
ntal disabilities.
* Observed and participated in sensory integration treatment on children with de
velopmental disabilities.
* Observed evaluation and treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit.
October 2001 - Life Skills Adult Transition Program, Fontonne
November 2001 College, St. Louis, MO
Level I Fieldwork
* Assisted in treatment of young adults with developmental and physical disabili
ties who are enrolled in the adult transition program.
* Performed an Allen Cognitive evaluation on one student.
* Planned and implemented a fine motor and cognition activity for students in th
e life skills program.
* Observed and evaluated students during various vocational tasks on campus.
November 2001 Places for People, St. Louis, MO
Level I Fieldwork Student
* Co-planned and implemented one group treatment session for adults with mental
illness at a community drop-in center.
Fall 2000 - fall 2003 Community Practice Experience, St. Louis, MO
* Participate in home visits and interview homebound individuals using the Natio
nal Aging Program Information System tool.
* Assist St. Louis Area Agency for the Aging in determining physical, cognitive,
and psychosocial status in clients who receive meals through a community organi
zation.
Fall 2000 Delta Gamma Camp for Visually Impaired Children,
Potosi, MO
* Assisted visually impaired children with ADL and leisure tasks for one day.
VOLUNTEER
Fall 2006- Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center
Spring 2007 Colorado Springs, CO
* Incorporated past equine experience with occupational therapy tools to help ot
her therapists.
June 2002 - Cedar Creek Therapeutic Horsemanship
July 2002 Columbia, MO
* Assisted with therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults wit
h physical or cognitive disabilities.
April 2002 Special Olympics, East Area Games
Fenton, MO
* Assisted and observed one group of adolescents with physical and developmental
disabilities during one day of competition.
Spring 2000 Fusz Pavillion at Jesuit Hall
St. Louis, MO
* Assisted with therapeutic exercise and recreational activities with retired Je
suits on an infirmary floor.
HONORS
2002 President of the Saint Louis University's Beta Gamma chapter of Pi Theta Ep
silon, national occupational therapy honor society
Fall 2002 Member of Alpha Eta, allied health honor society
2001-2002 Volunteer chairperson for SLUSOTA, St. Louis University Student Occupa
tional Therapy Association
2001-2002 Golden Key Scholar
2001, 2002 Dean's List
Fall 2000 - Spring 2001 Student-Faculty representative
May 2003 Outstanding Senior Award
PERSONAL
Attended AOTA conference, Spring 2002
NBCOT certified
Missouri OT licensure 2003-2006 and to be renewed Nov. 2010
Kansas OT licensure 2005-2006
AOTA member
Colorado State licensure in progress
(to be available approximately in middle November, 2010)
-REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST-