KELSEY J PULIAFICO

1044 Via Prato Lane, Henderson NV, 89011

(919) 924-2972
ot16.kelsey.puliafico@nv.touro.edu
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

More than 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities

Ability to implement evidenced-based and client-centered intervention in
various settings
Strong interpersonal skills

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, June 2016
Touro University Nevada, Henderson, Nevada
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Therapy, May 2013
Minor in Psychology, May 2013
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II at Spring Valley Hospital- Las Vegas, NV (November 2015-February
2016)

Responsible for evaluation and re-evaluation, planning and

implementation of client-centered and evidence-based intervention,
and discharge recommendation in in-patient rehabilitation

Level I at Vintage Park at San Martin- Las Vegas, NV (July-August 2015)

Level I at Matt Smith Physical Therapy- Henderson, NV (May 2015)
Level I at The Shade Tree- Las Vegas, NV (March-April 2015)
Level I at Clarke County School District- Las Vegas, NV (January-February
2015)
Recreation Therapy Internship at Massachusetts Hospital School- Canton, MA
(January-May
2013)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct Care Staff/Paraprofessional-Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina
(November 2013-July 2014)
Assist with identifying and monitoring progress towards individual
goals
Assist individuals to increase skills required for independence in areas
of self-help and independent living skills, access to community and
leisure resources
Ensure individual safety, health, hygiene needs are met

KELSEY J PULIAFICO
1044 Via Prato Lane, Henderson NV, 89011
(919) 924-2972
ot16.kelsey.puliafico@nv.touro.edu
Activities Assistant, Universal Healthcare- North Raleigh, NC (May 2013December 2013)
Plan and facilitate activities for long-term and rehabilitation residents
Provide 1:1 interaction with long-term care residents
Work cooperatively with all Universal Healthcare staff to ensure
residents receive proper care

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In-service Presentation at Spring Valley Hospital, Benefits of ADL and IADL
Assessments in InPatient Rehabilitation (February 2016)
Systematic Review, The Effects of Music Therapy on Communication and
Socialization Skills in
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Touro University Nevada (October
2015)
State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy CEU Course, Framework:
Domain and Process,
3rd edition and Client-Centered and Occupation-Based Documentation,
Presented by Debbie
Amini (September 2015)
NOTA State Conference (February 2015)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Down syndrome Playgroup, Down Syndrome Organization of Southern
Nevada- Las Vegas, NV
(October 2014- October 2015)
Healthy Choices for Me, Tom Williams Elementary School- Las Vegas, NV
(March -June 2015)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Student Member (July
2014-Present)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, NCTRC, Expires December 2016

REFERENCES
Rachel Boettcher, OTR/L Spring Valley Hospital- burton_rr@yahoo.com
Cynthia Lau, PhD, OTR/L Touro University Nevada- Cynthia.Lau@tun.touro.edu

KELSEY J PULIAFICO
1044 Via Prato Lane, Henderson NV, 89011
(919) 924-2972
ot16.kelsey.puliafico@nv.touro.edu
Lindsey Pierce, CTRS, Massachusetts Hospital Schoollindsey.pierce@maine.edu