MARY KENNEY

1450 Worthington St. Apt. A • Columbus, Ohio 43201 • (234) 855-9801 • Kenney.167@osu.edu

EDUCATION

Clinical Doctorate, Ohio State University

Major: Occupational Therapy, Anticipated May 2021

Bachelor of Science, Kent State University

Major: Public Health, Concentration: Allied Health, May 2018

Associate of Applied Science, Kent State University,

Major: Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, August 2017

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Employment

HEARTLAND OF DUBLIN Dublin, Ohio 10/18-present
• Average twelve to sixteen hours a week in treatment throughout Ohio State University graduate
program at a rehabilitation to home setting, typically treating eight to nine patients daily.
• Educate patients in compensatory techniques, adaptive equipment utilization, and interventions to
increase independence and quality of life for a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic
surgeries, CVA patients, amputees, cognitive deficits and cancer patients.
• Intervene with unfamiliar clients to match treatment planning utilizing Rehab Optima for skilled
documentation.
• Participate in consultation with family and caregivers to ensure education and preparation for
patient plan of care and discharge home.
BEEGHLY OAKS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING Boardman, Ohio 1/18- 5/18
• Intervened with residents in subacute/long term care facility to increase and promote
independence in daily activities through rehabilitation such as strengthening activities, modalities,
balance and endurance training, and simulation tasks.
Level II Rotations
HOGAR DE ANCIANOS, DULCE REFUGIO Diriamba, Nicaragua 6/17-7/17
• Collaborated with OT Student and Occupational Therapist in a geriatric setting to complete
comprehensive needs assessment, evaluations of each resident (9), implement individual and
group therapy sessions, educate and facilitate a sustainable environment.
• Constructed activity manual and progress notes in Spanish for sustainability of services.
GREENBRIAR REHABILITATION CENTER Boardman, Ohio 1/17-3/17
• Treated caseload in subacute rehabilitation center implementing intervention for six to eight
patients daily with diagnoses including muscle weakness, CVA, COPD, cancer, dementia, joint
replacements, arthritis, spinal cord injuries, contractures and edema.
• Treated residents utilizing strengthening exercises, activity tolerance building and balance
activities, ADL and IADL retraining.
• Trained in Physical agent modality administration for pain management and intervention.
• Completed skilled, point of service documentation utilizing Casamba.
Level I Rotations
BRIDGEWAY ACADEMY Columbus, Ohio 10/19-Present
• Observe and intervene at a school for children with Autism through participating in note writing
tasks, developing goal writing technique, and planning treatment sessions which include focuses
in handwriting, fine motor coordination, visual attention and self-regulation.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Columbus, Ohio 8/19-9/19
• Participated in chart reviewing, intervention planning, and rehabilitation of adults with acute,
complex care needs in the medical intensive care unit of the hospital.
• Collaborated with OT on side in carrying out safe transfer training, dressing methods, grooming
and hygiene tasks, strengthening exercises and functional mobility among patients in critical
condition.
THE BUCKEYE RANCH Grove City, Ohio 1/19- 3/19
• Exposed to a variety of mental health diagnoses and traumatic experiences among adolescent
females with implementation of a sensory diet and group therapy administration over the course of
ten weeks.
BRIARFIELD AT ASHLEY CIRCLE Austintown, Ohio 6/16-7/16
• Completed treatment interventions for patients in skilled nursing setting with cognitive deficit
diagnoses including dementia, schizophrenia, and depression.
• Implemented and studied treatments strategies for physical dysfunctions including joint
replacements, general weakness and arthritis.
HOPEWELL: A THERAPEUTIC FARM COMMUNITY Middlefield, Ohio 4/16/-5/16
• Observed behaviors and characteristics among individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses
including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and general anxiety
disorder.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL TOUCH CAMP Marengo, Ohio 8/16-8/19

• Counsel and partner with special needs individuals with varying ages for a one-week overnight
camp for three years to allow for respite and increased independence of individuals throughout
the week.
CHILDCARE North Lima, Ohio 5/15-5/18
• Implemented behavior limits for three children, the eldest with a diagnosis of autism.
• Engaged in child-centered play to encourage normal development and social skills.
• Increased communication ability with direct parent connection.
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Columbiana, Ohio 8/16-12/17
• Facilitated the check-in and out of guests, answering and directing guest needs through customer
service, and documenting appropriate information of guest stays.
OHIO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION Dayton, Ohio 11/17
• Co-presented at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association over international fieldwork
completion including details of caseload, treatment, and cultural differences among occupational
therapy intervention abroad.