Kelsey Puliafico is an occupational therapist with over 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities. She received a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2016 and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2013. She has fieldwork experience at several facilities including Spring Valley Hospital and has a certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Kelsey Puliafico is an occupational therapist with over 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities. She received a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2016 and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2013. She has fieldwork experience at several facilities including Spring Valley Hospital and has a certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Kelsey Puliafico is an occupational therapist with over 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities. She received a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2016 and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2013. She has fieldwork experience at several facilities including Spring Valley Hospital and has a certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Kelsey Puliafico is an occupational therapist with over 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities. She received a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro University Nevada in 2016 and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2013. She has fieldwork experience at several facilities including Spring Valley Hospital and has a certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
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KELSEY J PULIAFICO
1044 Via Prato Lane, Henderson NV, 89011
(919) 924-2972 ot16.kelsey.puliafico@nv.touro.edu PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
More than 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities
Ability to implement evidenced-based and client-centered intervention in various settings Strong interpersonal skills
EDUCATION Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, June 2016 Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Therapy, May 2013 Minor in Psychology, May 2013 University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE Level II at Spring Valley Hospital- Las Vegas, NV (November 2015-February 2016)
Responsible for evaluation and re-evaluation, planning and
implementation of client-centered and evidence-based intervention, and discharge recommendation in in-patient rehabilitation
Level I at Vintage Park at San Martin- Las Vegas, NV (July-August 2015)
Level I at Matt Smith Physical Therapy- Henderson, NV (May 2015) Level I at The Shade Tree- Las Vegas, NV (March-April 2015) Level I at Clarke County School District- Las Vegas, NV (January-February 2015) Recreation Therapy Internship at Massachusetts Hospital School- Canton, MA (January-May 2013)
WORK EXPERIENCE Direct Care Staff/Paraprofessional-Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina (November 2013-July 2014) Assist with identifying and monitoring progress towards individual goals Assist individuals to increase skills required for independence in areas of self-help and independent living skills, access to community and leisure resources Ensure individual safety, health, hygiene needs are met
KELSEY J PULIAFICO 1044 Via Prato Lane, Henderson NV, 89011 (919) 924-2972 ot16.kelsey.puliafico@nv.touro.edu Activities Assistant, Universal Healthcare- North Raleigh, NC (May 2013December 2013) Plan and facilitate activities for long-term and rehabilitation residents Provide 1:1 interaction with long-term care residents Work cooperatively with all Universal Healthcare staff to ensure residents receive proper care
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT In-service Presentation at Spring Valley Hospital, Benefits of ADL and IADL Assessments in InPatient Rehabilitation (February 2016) Systematic Review, The Effects of Music Therapy on Communication and Socialization Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Touro University Nevada (October 2015) State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy CEU Course, Framework: Domain and Process, 3rd edition and Client-Centered and Occupation-Based Documentation, Presented by Debbie Amini (September 2015) NOTA State Conference (February 2015)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Down syndrome Playgroup, Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada- Las Vegas, NV (October 2014- October 2015) Healthy Choices for Me, Tom Williams Elementary School- Las Vegas, NV (March -June 2015)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Student Member (July 2014-Present)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, NCTRC, Expires December 2016
REFERENCES Rachel Boettcher, OTR/L Spring Valley Hospital- burton_rr@yahoo.com Cynthia Lau, PhD, OTR/L Touro University Nevada- Cynthia.Lau@tun.touro.edu
