Brandy Taylor
Winter Haven
Summary
Firstly, I am a kind-hearted, compassionate person whose level-head is an asset to any team or project I'm involved in. I am a self-starter and I have an outstanding track record of providing quality care with a smile! I lead by example and can work well with any team to uphold the culture of our employer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
First Step Therapy
Winter Haven, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Developed customized activity programs that promoted independence and improved functional skills in patients.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
Master Beekeeper
WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
11.2020 - Current
- Traveling the world, I have had the unique experience of learning about homesteading and farm-work from living in various communities across the United States of America. Through this journey, I became a master beekeeper presenting me with the opportunity to teach beekeeping to co-ops with children grades K-8.
Sacred Life Health and Wellness
01.2019 - Current
- As the owner of Sacred Life Healing, I offer Certified Life, Health, and Wellness Coaching, Intuitive Nutrition Counseling, and Plant and Animal Medicine Education and Integration.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
Lewiston, ID
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in implementing patient-centered treatment plans to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and adaptive techniques for daily activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in electronic health records systems.
Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant
Syringa General Hospital
Grangeville, ID
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Phlebotomist skilled in blood collection, accurate labeling, and patient care. Prioritizes safety, comfort, and confidentiality while maintaining a clean work environment and collaborating with lab teams for specimen processing.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy in sample handling and labeling procedures.
- Conducted inventory management of phlebotomy supplies, optimizing resource availability for daily operations.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Home Health Caregiver
Addus Home Care
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Home Health Aide providing personalized care, assisting with daily activities, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe home environment to improve client well-being and functionality.
Health By Design
02.2020 - 11.2020
- As a chiropractic assistant, my responsibilities were to triage patients upon arrival to their scheduled appointments, performed baseline testing with a Heart Sound Recorder, taking vitals, and working under the chiropractor as a scribe. As a patient advocate, my responsibilities included enduring the client received proper supplements, assisted clients with food logs, and at the end of their visit and ensured follow up appointments were scheduled.
Select Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 11.2019
- As lead, I was responsible for the schedules of 15+ full and part time therapists. I excelled in diagnosing patients, as well as developing rehab plans and catered exercise to help them return to prior level of function. I also designed programs for specific needs of patients receiving in-home care.
Education
Associate in Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida State College at Jacksonville
05.2017
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Saint Johns River State College
07.2013
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Venipuncture
- Long- and Short-Term Care
- Dementia Care
- Pediatric Therapy Techniques
- Autism Spectrum
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Sensory processing improvements
- Wheelchair positioning
- Therapeutic techniques
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- BLS Certification
Interests
Soap Making, Creating Macrame, Knitting, Foraging, Making Herbal Remedies
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
First Step Therapy
01.2026 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
09.2025 - 12.2025
Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant
Syringa General Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Addus Home Care
11.2023 - 03.2024
Master Beekeeper
WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
11.2020 - Current
Health By Design
02.2020 - 11.2020
Sacred Life Health and Wellness
01.2019 - Current
Select Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 11.2019
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Saint Johns River State College
Associate in Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida State College at Jacksonville