MEREDITH MERRITT

Columbus, OH | 814-282-6569 | merritt.196@.osu.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking occupational therapy level II fieldwork placement utilizing two years of patient care experience as a home
health aide, leadership skills developed as representative on Student Academic Advisory Board, and exposure
during student shadowing experiences.

EDUCATION
Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy | The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
May 2020
Bachelor of Science Allied Health | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH
Minor in Psychology and Bible; GPA 3.97 May 2017

RELEVANT COURSES
 Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy  Occupational Therapy Foundations and
 Task Analysis and Foundational Skills Theory
 Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy  Physical Agent Modalities
 Neuromusculoskeletal and Sensory Function  Occupation in Life and Community
 Orthopedics for Occupational Therapy  Biomechanics
 Cognitive Function  Structural Kinesiology
 Assistive Technology  General Medical Issues
 Advanced Topics in Geriatrics  Culture and Health
 Occupational Therapy Therapeutic use of  Physiological Psychology
Self and Groups  Learning and Memory

RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

 Certified Basic Life Support Provider – American Heart Association
 EMR training on Epic system
 Physical agent modality training (electrical stimulation, kinesiology taping, myofascial release,
cryotherapy)

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level I Physical Function Fieldwork | OSU Brain and Spine Hospital Columbus, OH
 Observed fieldwork educator evaluate and treat patients with post spinal fusion, total 2018
hip replacement, ORIF for fractured femur, etc.
 Co-treated with fieldwork educator in implementing ADL, functional mobility, and
strengthening interventions.
 Conducted ROM and MMT assessments on a patient.
Level I Mental Health Fieldwork | OSU Intergenerational Center Columbus, OH
 Practiced obtaining occupational profile 2018
 Developed and implemented 1-on-1 and group activity sessions
 Developed and led intergenerational activity for 100+ participants during
All Center Party
Level I School-Based Fieldwork| Parsons Elementary School Columbus, OH
 Co-treated with fieldwork educator during group intervention sessions in the 2018
Multiple Disabilities classroom
 Developed and implemented multiple 1-on-1 intervention sessions for two children
 Developed and implemented positive mental health group intervention
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WORK / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Home Health Aide | Ohio-at-Home Healthcare Agency Columbus, OH
 Assisted client with CP perform self-care skills (i.e. toileting, bathing, dressing) 2017
 Prepared meals and facilitated medication management
 Performed dependent pivot transfers
 Provided transportation to and assistance with activities (i.e. grocery shopping,
refilling prescriptions, engaging in social outings)
Home Health Aide | Private hire Franklin, OH
 Assisted 97- and 99-year-old clients in ADL performance 2016-17
 Prepared meals and dispensed medication
 Performed stand pivot and Hoyer lift transfers
 Advocated for improved communication amongst healthcare team members
Cross-Cultural Healthcare Exposure | The Luke Commission Swaziland
 Triaged 500+ patients – tested blood pressure, blood glucose, and HIV status 2016
 Administered wound care
 Applied antiseptic agents to patients during pre- and post-surgical procedures
 Entered patient data into Excel spreadsheet

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Pi Theta Epsilon | The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
 Preside over meetings in president’s absence Current
 Coordinate one or more fundraising opportunities annually
Education for Clinical Interprofessional Simulation Exercise | The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
 Collaborated with students across multiple healthcare disciplines (PT, SW, SLT, 2017 & 2018
NP, RN, MD, respiratory therapy, pharmacology, dietetics)
 Evaluated and treated medically complex standardized patient
Student Academic Advisory Board | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH
 Assisted in planning the Cedarville University 2016 Convocation 2015-17
 Provided feedback to the Director of Library Public Services regarding future
renovations of the Centennial Library
 Served on Academic Integrity Committee under the Vice President for Academics to
improve policies/protocols regarding academic integrity across campus
Allied Health Student Organization | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH
 Mentored intradepartmental underclassmen 2013-17
 Measured blood pressure and blood glucose for local senior citizens

HONORS
 Pi Theta Epsilon member Current
 Kinesiology and Allied Health Alumni Scholarship – Cedarville University 2016
 Published in The Idea of an Essay, Volume 2: Genres, Genders, and Giraffes 2015
 Dean’s List – Cedarville University (8 semesters) 2013-2017
 Provost’s Scholarship – Cedarville University 2013-2017
 Edinboro United Methodist Church Educational Award 2014

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
 Volunteered at the 6th Annual Pay-to-Play Wheelchair Rugby Event 2018
 Informed Pre-PT/OT Club members about the doctoral occupational therapy program 2018
at The Ohio State University during the “Becoming a Therapy Professional Event”
 Assisted in therapeutic horseback riding sessions (The Riding Centre) 2015-17