Lauren Renee Woods

5172 Mason Rd Memphis, TN (901) 268-0105

laurenwoodsot@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Graduation Date: December 2002
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Graduate:
University of Memphis
Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Masters in Leadership and Policy Studies
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
July 2007-current
Shelby County Schools
School-based Occupational Therapy services for
students ages 3-21 with a variety of diagnoses
including autism, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy,
brain injury, ADHD, etc. Collaborate with parents,
teachers, and other team members regarding goals
for the students to address fine motor, visual-motor,
and sensory needs to help the students achieve
success in the classroom. Provide inservices to
educate team members.
July 2002-July 2007
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Level II Fieldwork and OTR/L
Inpatient and Outpatient- treated individuals with
diagnoses such as CVA, traumatic brain injury, spinal
cord injury, pediatrics, amputations, deconditioning,
and orthopedics
Collaborated with patients, family members, and
other medical team members for education,
treatment, and discharge planning.
April- June 2002
Community Occupational Therapy Services
Level II Fieldwork- treated homeless individuals with
dual
diagnoses of mental illness and drug addiction

Jan- March 2002

Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto
Level II Fieldwork- treated individuals with a variety
of diagnoses such as traumatic brain injury, spinal
cord injury, CVA, orthopedic injuries, etc

CERTIFICATIONS
Thermal Modalities
American Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
Brain Injury Association of America
Validation Date: 9/29/2004
Expiration Date: 9/29/2007
Certification No: 962
Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation
Organization (Neuro-IFRAH)
ACTIVITIES
September 17, 2004: Passed Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Level 1- Basic Exam
2014, 2015, 2016: OT Admissions Committee member at UTHSC
January- March 2002: Gross Anatomy Lab Assistant
Public Relations Office in Occupational Therapy School

References
Amber Kessler, RN
1899 Felix Avenue
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 647-4450
Anne Zachry
422 Williamsburg Lane
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 496-3950
Toni Wackerfuss
1416 Vinton Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 722-2000