KAREN A. WILSON
622 Kortone St., Happy Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-4444 wilson.karen@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, May, 20XX
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Bachelor of Science, May, 20XX
Communicative Disorders Major, Ethnic Studies Minor
Certification Board Exam- Summer, 20XX
Honors: Dean's List, Casper Foundation Scholarship, Herb Kohl Academic Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, Level II Fieldwork, June-September, 20XX
Acute Neurological Unit
Evaluated and treated patients with cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries,
brain tumor resections. Patient care was frequently conducted in the intensive care unit.
Medical Rehabilitation Unit
Patients seen twice daily for morning self-cares, adaptive equipment training, cooking groups, and
afternoon therapies. Additional experience included weekly team meetings and home evaluations prior to
patient discharge. Special projects included a handwriting program proposal and a gardening in-service.
School District of Durand, Durand, WI, Level II Fieldwork, September-December, 20XX
School-based occupational therapy in six schools in Pepin County
Worked in a collaborative team representing school-based occupational therapy, gained pediatric
experience with individuals in the regular and special education environments with autism, Asberger's
Syndrome, mental retardation, Angelman's Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Cockaynes's Syndrome, carried
out standardized and functional evaluations, collaborated with individualized education plan (IEP) teams in
goal formation, developed and carried out treatment plans, developed written evaluations, educated staff on
"How Does your Engine Run" program, and participated in early childhood screenings. Three home visits
were also part of this experience.
Level I Fieldwork Assignments
• Houston County Networks (sheltered workshop) September-November, 20XX, La Crescent, MN
• Eau-Claire School District (CESA 10) January, 20XX, Eau Claire, WI
• Special Populations (pediatrics) January-May, 20XX, La Crosse, WI
• Mosher Home for Veterans (mental health) September-October, 20XX, Dresbach, MN
• St. Joseph's Hospital (rehabilitation/ergonomic consult) January, 20XX, Arcadia, WI
• Merit Center, Bethany St. Joseph's, Bethany on Cass (adult daycare center, assisted living, long term
care) January-April, 20XX, La Crosse, WI
COURSE PROJECTS
• Provided ergonomic consultation to program assistant, UW-La Crosse, Fall 20XX
• Developed a written program proposal for Veterans at Mosher Home (mental health), Dresbach, MN, Fall
20XX
• Planned and implemented injury prevention program to UW-La Crosse custodial staff, Spring 20XX
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PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
• Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA) member, attended state conferences 20XX and
20XX
• UW-La Crosse Student Occupational Therapy Association, 20XX -present
• "Parent's Day Off" committee, UW-La Crosse Childcare Center, Fall 20XX, planned and implemented
sensory-motor activities for children of all ages
• "OT Awareness Day" committee, UW-La Crosse campus, Spring 20XX, participated in promoting
occupational therapy to family, friends, and area healthcare providers
• Kentucky Mission Project volunteer, March, 20XX, assisted in building houses for individuals of low
socioeconomic status, volunteered services at an adult daycare center, and assisted with clean-up of the
surrounding community
EMPLOYMENT
Hillview Healthcare Center, La Crosse, WI
Certified Nursing Assistant, June 20XX -August 20XX
Chippewa Falls Parks and Recreation, Chippewa Falls, WI
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor, Summers 20XX and 20XX
REFERENCES
Available upon request