1. 1 of 3 (Sentilles)
LAUREN SENTILLES lpsherma@gmail.com
505 Cat Tail Lane
Manchester, CT 06042
Seeking Occupational Therapist Position 205.542.8377
PROFILE
 Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse
 4+ years of Nursing Medical-Surgical hospital experience
 Interpersonal skills achieved by successfully communicating with patients, physicians, coworkers, and
hospital personnel
 Problem solving skills through determining and providing individualized care and rehab to patients with
neurological, orthopedic, and generalized diagnoses in clinical settings, and visualizing and preparing goals
with functional outcomes to maximize patient independence level
 Leadership skills displayed by training hospital personnel and directing client groups related to stress
management and self-awareness
 Organization skills as evidenced by the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION
 Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA
Master of Occupational Therapy, May 2015
 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Continuing Education classes: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Assessment and Diagnostics, Research
and Statistics, December 2011
 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2009
 Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, AL
Pre-nursing classes, May 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/09-06/13
 Registered Nurse: Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Birmingham, AL
o Work experience on Medical-Surgical, Post-op, Oncology, Cardiac, and Orthopedic floors.
o Competently managed the care of up to 7 patients per shift
o Scope of responsibilities included providing direct patient care, including physical examinations,
evaluations, assessments, and treatments
o Demonstrated strong clinical skills including: blood draws and transfusions, tracheal suctioning, IV
therapy and drips, 12-lead EKG interpretation, computerized charting, feeding tubes/NG tubes, care
of acute GI bleeds, and airway management
o Detected irregularities and prevented patients from becoming symptomatic
01/07-06/07
 Certified Nurse Assistant: Brookwood Hospital, Birmingham, AL
o Work experience on Women’s Post-op OB-GYN floor
o Scope of responsibilities included: obtaining vital signs and blood sugars, assisting patients with
feeding, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, and ambulation

2. 2 of 3 (Sentilles)
OT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
03/15-06/15 Level II Pediatrics Fieldwork: East Hampton School System, East Hampton, CT
 Patient population: cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay, Down Syndrome, epilepsy, TBI, muscular
dystrophy
 Conducted appropriate evaluations of students referred and prepared written reports of the evaluations and
findings
 Participated in meetings as member of the multidisciplinary team
 Participated in development of IEP's for students with exceptional educational needs
 Provided direct and indirect occupational therapy in educational settings
 Collaborated with other school personnel regarding occupational therapy and students' needs
 Conducted in-service and training
 Competent in the following evaluations: The Print Tool, Peabody, Bruininks, Test of Visual Motor Integration,
Sensory Profile
01/15-03/15 Level II Adult Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork: Mclean Care Rehabilitation, Simsbury, CT
 Patient population: cardiopulmonary, orthopedic: back, hip, knee surgeries, UE & LE fractures, general debility,
CVA, and dementia
 Screened, examined, and evaluated patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate
tests and measures
 Provided and directed occupational therapy services to patients including: assessment, treatment, program
planning, and implementation
 Coordinated treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members
 Documented results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services
 Provided two in-services to OT/PT staff
 Competent in the following evaluations: FIM, Short Blessed Test, MOCA Cognitive Test, 9 Hole Peg Test, Berg
Balance, Timed Up and Go Test, Functional Reach Test, Functional Independence Measure, Goniometry,
Sensation Testing, Dynamometer, Splinting
10/14 Level 1 Geriatrics Fieldwork: Mark Twain Living Center, Enfield, CT
 Group leadership experience. Led an hour-long group session, incorporating educational physical activity.
Protocol was well-received by group members
 Performed chart reviews, SOAP notes, and billing
 Participated in Rebuilding Together project and performed a home visit assessment with OT recommendations
01/14-04/14 Level 1 Pediatric Fieldwork: Square One, Springfield, MA
 Led group sessions for children (ages 3-6 years old) for skill development of fine motor, gross motor, sensory
processing, and eye-hand coordination.
06/14-07/14 Level 1 Mental Health Fieldwork: CHD Adult Day Health, Chicopee, MA
 Led group sessions for clients with mental health disabilities with a focus on stress management, coping skills,
and anger management for clients.
OT OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
07/15-Present University of Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Farmington, CT
 Patient population: clients presenting with irritation of the tendons, ligament sprains, muscle tears, cartilage tears
and arthritis
 Fabricated custom molded splints for various bone, tendon/ligament, and nerve injuries
 Experience with modalities such as heat/ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to help control pain and
inflammation.
 Provided manual therapy such as joint mobilization/manipulation to improve deficits in mobility

3. 3 of 3 (Sentilles)
09/12-10/12 Inpatient Hospital Rehabilitation: University of Alabama Spain Rehabilitation Ctr, Birmingham AL
 Observed therapy sessions for patients with varying diagnoses including SCI, TBI, CVA, amputee, burns and
polytrauma
 Observed treatment sessions for ADLs, IADLs, contracture management, therapeutic exercise, and physical
modalities
 Observed patient progress using variety of assessments (i.e. FIM, Tinetti, dynamometer, goniometry)
09/12-10/12 Hand Therapy: Over the Mountain Rehab, Birmingham, AL
 Observed therapy sessions and custom treatment plans for patients with fractures of the hand, lacerations, surgical
repairs of tendons and nerves, tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel, and rotator cuff injuries
 Observed soft tissue and joint mobilization, splinting, myofascial release, targeted strengthening activities, and
modalities (fluidotherapy, ultrasound, ESTIM, and TENS
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
 American Occupational Therapy Association
 American Nurses Associations
 Junior League of Hartford Member
 Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Alumni
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Ashton Gables Alzheimer’s Retirement Home
 First Light Homeless Shelter
 Birmingham Humane Society
 Birmingham Children’s Hospital
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 CPR
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
 OTR/L License: 347537
 Active Alabama RN License: 1-122636
 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
 Microsoft Word & Microsoft Access