Faith Wilkins

+1(918)-521-4446

faithewilkins@gmail.com

Henderson, NV

Qualifications

Experienced one year of clinical mental health experience

Conducted mindfulness based chronic pain management research

Developed a business plan for an emerging practice area

Informed of social justice matters within the field of occupational therapy and American Indian community
Education

Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Graduated: Fall 2013

Graduated: June 2016

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy

Clinical Experience

Level II Fieldwork at Health South Desert Canyoncompleted a 12 week fieldwork at a rehabilitation center specializing in
patients with stroke, oncology, Parkinsons disease, and orthopedic conditions. Evaluations, treatment plans, and
interventions were completed in collaboration with each patient. November 2015-February 2016
Level I Fieldworks (16+ hours completed per site)

Opportunity Villagea center for adults with developmental disabilities in Las Vegas, NV. Fall 2014
Spring Valley Hospitalan inpatient rehabilitation unit in Las Vegas, NV. Spring 2015
Heights of Summerlina skilled nursing facility in Summerlin, NV. Summer 2015
Honors

Pi Theta Epsilon President

Developmental Disability Special Interest Section Intern

American Indian Graduate Center Student Scholar

Cherokee Nation Graduate Student Scholar

Prior Experience

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist- at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Fayetteville, AR serving persons ages 5-95 diagnosed

with psychiatric disorders ranging from psychosis, depression and dementia. June2013-June 2014

Habilitation Training Specialist- Providing direct care to promote independence in daily life activities for a sixteen year old male
with Down syndrome, Autism and visual impairment in Stillwater, OK. January 2013-May 2013
Volunteer Experience

CarFithelping individuals in the community better understand their motor vehicle

The Shade Treea shelter for victims of domestic violence

Oklahoma and Arkansas public schoolsubstitute teacher

Barretstown Family Weekenda camp in Ireland for families of children with cancer
AOTA Student Membership

Certification and Membership

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Professional Development

ID: 0000004403129

Acquired: February 2014

2015 American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference in Nashville, TN

Presenter at Stroke Support Group at Health South Desert Canyon. Las Vegas, NV Winter 2015
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework Seminar. Las Vegas, NV Fall 2015
References

Shirnice Villano, MSOT, OTR/L, C/NDTClinical Instructor

Donna Costa, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTAFaculty and Research Mentor at Touro

Linda Frasier, OTD, OTR/LFaculty and Advisor at Touro

Shirnice.Villano@healthsouth.com
Donna.Costa@tun.touro.edu

Linda.Frasier@tun.touro.edu