Elizabeth A.

Engelsen
24071 Devonshire Dr. Novi, MI 48374
(248) 755-6840
engelsee@mail.gvsu.edu
Objective
To obtain a career as a pediatric occupational therapist in a setting in
which I can share my skills, knowledge, and passion with the hopes of
improving the quality of life of children in need.
Education
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI
August 2014 Present
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Science
Grade point average: 3.926
Expected graduation date: July 2016
Member of the GVSU Student Occupational Therapy Association
(SOTA)
o Position on Morale Committee
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
August 2010 April 2014
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences
Minor in Psychology
Grade point average: 3.782
Graduated with Cum Laude honors
Seven consecutive semesters on the Deans List
Member of the Pre-Occupational Therapy club
Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda (National Leadership and
Honors Organization)
Novi High School Novi, MI
August 2006 June 2010
Grade point average: 3.625
Graduated with Cum Laude honors
College prep curriculum including Advanced Placement classes
Member of Psychology club and Spanish club
Participation in Varsity Swim Team, Freshman Basketball Team,
and Track-and-Field

Employment Experience
Patient Safety Attendant
St. John Oakland Hospital
Madison Heights, MI
May 2013 October 2013
Provided continuous surveillance and assistance to patients with
safety risks
Assisted nursing staff with any requested tasks
Swim Instructor/Deck Teacher
Goldfish Swim School
Farmington Hills, MI
May 2011 Present (summers and school breaks only)
Taught swim lessons and valuable water safety skills to children
ages 2-12 years
Prepared lessons and fun activities
Monitored pool for safety
Clinical Experience
GVSU OT Level II Fieldwork
Building Bridges Therapy Center
Plymouth, MI
April 2016 June 2016
Worked under supervision of pediatric OTR/L providing sensorybased occupational therapy services to children ages 2-14
Responsibilities Included: administering and analyzing data
collected from standardized and non-standardized evaluation
methods, providing direct occupational therapy treatment
services, completing all appropriate and necessary
documentation, creating written treatment plans, and developing
a Sensory Integration Resource Tool for parents whose children
attend the center
GVSU OT Level II Fieldwork
Huron Valley Sinai-Hospital
Commerce, MI
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Commerce Center

Commerce,

MI
January 2016 March 2016
Worked under supervision of an OTR/L providing occupational
therapy services in the inpatient and outpatient settings to
adults with orthopedic and neurological disorders
Responsibilities Included: administering and analyzing data
collected from standardized and non-standardized evaluation
methods, providing direct occupational therapy treatment
services, completing all appropriate and necessary
documentation, creating written treatment plans, and completing
a research project regarding the effectiveness of physical agent

modalities for individuals with orthopedic hand conditions

GVSU OT Level I Fieldwork
Indian Trails Camp, Skill Builders Program
Grand Rapids, MI
September 2015 November 2015
Worked under supervision of camp director of programs and
services serving adults ages 18+ with physical and cognitive
disabilities
Responsibilities Included: Skilled observation, Review of personcentered plans, Development and implementation of activities to
meet person-centered goals, Assistance during transfers,
feeding/eating, dressing, self-care, arts and crafts, bowling trips,
grocery-shopping, etc.
GVSU OT Level I Fieldwork
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Adults
Grand
Rapids, MI
April 2015 July 2015
Worked under supervision of an OTR/L serving adults ages 18+
Responsibilities Included: Skilled observation, Evaluation,
Assistance during treatment, Treatment planning, Development
and implementation of a treatment plan for post-concussion
syndrome, Documentation, Utilization of physical agent
modalities
GVSU OT Level I Fieldwork
Sparrow Hospital, Outpatient Pediatrics
Lansing, MI
January 2015 April 2015
Worked under supervision of an OTR/L providing occupational
therapy services to children ages 0-14
Responsibilities Included: Skilled observation, Evaluation,
Assistance during treatment, Treatment planning, Development
and implementation of a pediatric treatment plan,
Documentation, Splinting, Serial casting
Long-term Volunteer Experience
Vacation Bible School Camp Counselor
St. James Catholic Church
Novi, MI
July 2013
Supervised/led group of children through daily camp activities
Orthopedic Floor Volunteer
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
June 2013 August 2013

Commerce, MI

Assisted physical and occupational therapists as needed

Visited/sat with patients
Housekeeping, Supply-stocking, Errands as needed, Food
delivery/clean-up

Rehabilitation Gym Volunteer

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Novi, MI
January 2010 August 2010 and June 2011 August 2011
Assisted physical and occupational therapists as needed
Visited/sat with patients
Housekeeping, Supply-stocking, Errands as needed
Religious Education Teacher Aide
St. James Catholic Church
Novi, MI
September 2005 April 2010
Prepared lesson plans and activities
Co-taught classes of students (Pre-K through Third Grade)
Other Volunteerism/Community Involvement
Novi High School College Talk
Alger Heights Annual Halloween 5K
GVSU Make a Difference Day
Goldfish Swim School Safety Day
Goldfish Swim School Fourth of July Parade
Relay for Life
Artists Creating Together (ACT)
Allendale Lifelong Learners
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Gods Kitchen
No More Sidelines Annual Holiday Party
Center for Childhood Development
Muskegon Area Interdisciplinary School District
Indian Trails Camp Spring/Summer Counselor Training
Indian Trails Camp Talent Show
Ross Park Friendship Camp
Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Professional Affiliations/Certifications
Michigan Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA)
Present
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Present
Sigma Alpha Lambda
August 2013 April 2014
CPR/First Aid
June 2013 Present

September 2015
August 2014

References
Candace Edwards
Occupational Therapist OTR/L
Building Bridges Therapy Center
9357 General Dr # 101, Plymouth, MI 48170
W: (734)434-0866 C: (616)308-0719
Lori Mifsud
Occupational Therapist OTR/L
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
1 William Carls Dr. Commerce, MI 48382
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Commerce Center
9640 Commerce Rd. Suite 202 Commerce Twp., MI 48382
W: (248)360-8700 C: (810)772-6479
Marjorie Cossaboom
Registered Nurse BSN, RN
Beaumont Hospital
3601 West 13 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248)207-3041