Michelle Nicole Perry Burkhard has over 15 years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant. She is seeking a position that allows her to further develop her skills. She has a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Daytona Beach Community College. Her experience includes working in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and home health care settings. She treats patients with various conditions and provides treatment, documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

1. MIC H ELLE NIC O LE P ERR Y B U RKH A RD
| 314 Faircross Circle Sun City Center FL 33573 | 321-356-1636 | michnic79@aol.com
OBJECTIV E
To obtain employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant that would allow me to advance my skills and
knowledge base.
EDUCATION
Daytona Beach Community College: May 2002-May 2004
Associate of Applied Science : Occupational Therapy Assistant
EMPLOYM EN T HISTORY
Therx Services
5/1/2015-Current
Tampa, FL
 Provide skilled OT services within SNF and Sub-Acute settings on PRN basis
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Cardiopulmonary and Neurological conditions
and disorders, Alzheimer’s Dementia and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co -
morbidities, Pneumonia, Sepsis and/or UTI
 Responsibilities include treatment planning/implementation; daily/weekly documentation and
billing procedures; and patient/family/caregiver education on use of AE, DME, safety precautions
during functional transfers/mobility tasks and HEP, w/c safety, compensatory strategies such as
energy conservation/work simplification techniques, hemi dressing techniques and pursed lip
breathing during ADLs and functional mobility tasks
JK Rehab
11/1/2014-2/1/2015
Wapato, WA
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting for a 13week
contract
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary conditions
and disorders, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co -
morbidities, Pneumonia, Sepsis and/or UTI
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementation; daily/weekly documentation and
billing procedures; completed screens for both quarterly review and new admissions;
patient/family education on safety precautions during functional transfers/mobility task s with AD,
w/c safety, energy conservation/work simplification techniques during ADLs, AE use due to poor
endurance, low back pain, s/p THR, decreased AROM and/or low vision; educated staff on
positioning protocols and use of orthotics including wear schedule; educated Restorative staff on
RNP
Almost Family/Better at Home
4/14/2014-7/19/2014
Ocala, Fl
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR for home care agency

2.  Various diagnoses treated including Neurological, Orthopedic and Cardiopulmonary conditions
and disorders, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co-
morbidities, Pneumonia, Sepsis and/or UTI
 Responsibilities included daily treatment planning/implementation; daily documentation and
billing procedures per Medicare and insurance guidelines; frequent communication with OTR, as
well as nursing staff, regarding patients’ progress/lack of progress, any changes in condition or
abnormal vital sign readings; attended monthly staff meetings with PT, SLP and nursing staff;
patient/family/caregiver education on use of AE, safe use of and recommendations for DME, use
of energy conservation/work simplification techniques, safety precautions during completion of
ADLs and functional mobility tasks with/without AD, and HEP. Also addressed medication
management with patients as appropriate
ProStep Rehabilitation/Aureus Medical
10/1/2013-2/1/2014
Bremerton, WA
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary conditions and disorders,
Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co-morbidities, Sepsis, UTI and/or
Pneumonia
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementationper OT evaluation; daily/weekly documentation
and billing procedures; patient/caregiver education on use of AE, HEP, energy conservation/work simplification
techniques; and attendanceof weekly Rehab team meetings, as well as patient care conferences, todiscuss D/C
planning, including home therapy recommendations
Genesis Rehabilitation
5/1/2013-9/1/2013
Gainesville, FL
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting
 Various diagnoses treated including Cardiopulmonary, Neurological and Orthopedic conditions and disorders,
Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co-morbidities, Pneumonia, Sepsis
and/or UTI
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementationper OT evaluation; daily/weekly documentation
and billing procedures; attendance of weekly Medicare and Rehab staffmeetings; patient/caregiver education
on use of AE, HEP, orthotic fitting/training, safety precautions and energy conservation/work simplification
techniques during ADLs and functional mobility tasks; and attendance of patient care conferences
Greystone Healthcare Management
1/1/2013-5/1/2013
The Villages, FL
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within sub-acute setting
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological, Cognitiveand Cardiopulmonary conditions
and disorders, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co-morbidities,Pneumonia, UTI and/or
Sepsis. Primarily Orthopedic caseload including TKR, THA/THR, ORIF, TSA/RTSA
 Responsibilities included treatment planning and implementation; daily/weekly documentation and billing
procedures; attendanceof weekly Medicare and Rehab staffmeetings, as well as patient care conferences, to
discuss D/C planning and recommendations; patient/family education on use of AE/DME, HEP,and patient
specific precautions for THR/ORIF/TSA; and alsoassisted with Home Evaluations with PT

3. Aureus Medical
10/1/2012-1/1/2013
Longview, WA
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting as contract employee
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary conditions and disorders,
Cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to Pneumonia, UTI, Sepsis
and/or exacerbation of co-morbidities
 Responsibilities included daily/weekly documentation and billing procedures; treatment planning and
implementation; attendance of weekly Medicare and Rehab staff meetings; attended patient care conferences
to discuss D/C planning including home therapy and AE/DME recommendations; and HEP implementation
with patient/family and staff education
JK Rehab
5/1/2012-9/1/2012
Everett, WA
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within multiple settings and facilities in King and
Snohomish counties including SNF, ALF, LTAC and sub acute
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological, Cardiopulmonary and Cognitiveconditions
and disorders, as well as generalized weakness due to Pneumonia, UTI, exacerbation of co-morbidities and/or
Sepsis
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementation; daily/weekly documentation and billing
procedures per facility protocol; attendanceof weekly Medicare/Rehab staffmeetings (if applicable);
attendance of patient care conferences; orthotic use/implementation including education topatient/family and
nursing staff; and HEP implementationand education
North American Healthcare/Critical Connections
9/1/2010-5/1/2012
Shoreline, WA
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting,originally with Critical
Connections, and then accepted permanent position with NorthAmerican Healthcare
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological, and Cardiopulmonary conditions and
disorders, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to Pneumonia, UTI, Sepsis and/or
exacerbation of co-morbidities.Primary diagnoses treated at this facility were CVA with multipleco-
morbidities and Dementia with behavioral issues; with heavy Medicare B percentage for contracture
management and positioning
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementation; daily/weekly documentation and billing
procedures; weekly Medicare and Rehab staffmeetings; patient/family education on AE/DME, HEP, orthotic
fitting and training, use of energy conservation/work simplification techniques and safety precautions during
ADLs and functional mobility tasks utilizing AD; staff education on RNP; attendanceof patient care
conferences todiscuss D/C planning including AE/DME and home therapy recommendations; and Home
Assessments/Evaluations withPT
 Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor for both Level I and Level II COTA students
 Skilled OT services were alsoprovided topatients within a secure memory unit

4. La Vie Rehab
2/1/2009-9/1/2010
Palm Coast,FL
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting.This position was held at the
samefacility under the sameDOR, as the Aegis Therapies position listed from 11/1/2004-5/1/2006
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary conditions and disorders,
Alzheimer’s Dementia and generalized weakness due to Pneumonia, UTI, Sepsis and/or exacerbation of co-
morbidities. Primary diagnoses treated at this facility were Orthopedic related including THA/THR, ORIF,
TSA/RTSA; also had a heavy Neurological and Cardiopulmonary patient caseload including CVA, Parkinsons
and MCI diagnoses
 Responsibilities included daily/weekly documentation and billing procedures; treatment planning and
implementation; attendance of weekly Medicare and Rehab staff meetings; patient/family education included
use of AE/DME, HEP,safety precautions and energy conservation/work simplificationtechniques during
ADLs and functional mobility tasks with/without AD and orthotic fitting/training; care conference attendance
to discuss D/C planning including recommendations for home therapy and DME; Home
Assessments/Evaluations with PT; and staff education on RestorativeNursing Programs
Halifax Medical Center
5/1/2006-5/1/2008
Daytona Beach, FL
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within acute care setting, with
occasional outpatient coverage, to patients ranging from pediatrics-geriatrics
 Various medical conditions treated within all units , however, primary diagnoses seen included
multi-system trauma and highly involved CVAs and MCIs. Worked closely with Physical
Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing staff and Doctors to deliver the highest quality of care
possible within all units, particularly within the ICU, IMC, CICU and PICU.
 Responsibilities included treatment planning and i mplementation per OT POC; daily
documentation and billing procedures in EMR; orthotic fabrication; patient education on use of
AE/DME, orthotic fitting/training, compensatory strategies such as hemi dressing techniques and
use of energy conservation/work simplification techniques and safety precautions during
functional transfers/mobility tasks with/without use of AD; and attendance of weekly Trauma
meetings with on staff Physiatrist, monthly Rehab Team and OT Team meetings
 Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor for both Level I and Level II COTA students
Aegis Therapies/Arbor Medical Staffing
11/1/2004-5/1/2006
Palm Coast,FL
 Provided skilled OT services under supervision of OTR within SNF setting; originally withArbor Medical
Staffing, and then accepted permanent position with Aegis Therapies
 Various diagnoses treated including Orthopedic, Neurological, Cardiopulmonary and Cognitive conditions
and disorders, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and generalized weakness due to exacerbation of co-morbidities,
Pneumonia, UTI and/or Sepsis. Primary diagnoses treated were Orthopedic related including THA/THR,
TSR/TSA and ORIF
 Responsibilities included treatment planning/implementation; daily/weekly documentation and billing
procedures; attendanceof weekly Medicare and Rehab staffmeetings; patient/family education on use of AE,

5. Skills
 Highly motivated to refine and learn new techniques
 Excellent written, oral and interdisciplinary communication skills
 Good working knowledge of computers and tablets, including various software utilized for therapy
documentation, such as Casamba and Rehab Optima
 Team oriented
 Hold current FL OTA license and initial NBCOT certification
 Dedicated to patient and family education
 Certified in Physical Agent Modalities
*References available upon request
DME recommendations, HEP, and orthotic fitting/training; attended patient care conferences todiscuss D/C
planning; Home Assessments/Evaluations withPT; and staffeducation on RestorativeNursing/Functional
Maintenance Programs