Carolyn Kessler-Sprott

Seasoned Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Lake Huron Medical Center, enhancing patient independence through innovative treatment plans and skilled OT interventions. Expert in medical coding and adept at goal setting, I significantly improve patient outcomes in acute and rehabilitative care. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to tailor patient-centric recovery strategies.

• NBCOT Certification, NBCOT
• Occupational Therapist License, State of Michigan
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

LHMC WOW and Recognition of Rehabilitation Team of the Year 2023, LHMC WOW and Recognition of Employee of the Month 08/01/23, HCR ManorCare Employee of the Month 04/01/12, Golden Key International Honour Society, Member, Kay Schlomer Endowed Scholarship for Occupational Therapy, Recipient, Occupational Therapy Activities for Children Residing in a Detroit Homeless Shelter, Motor Assessment and Neurological Disorder, Managing Cognitive Load While Teaching Human Locomotion to Novice Health Care Science Students, MiOTA Conferences, AOTA/NBCOT Conferences, OTlOTA Roles Delineation Workshop, Occupational Therapy Licensure in Michigan: Drive into the Future, American Occupational Therapy Association, Member, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, Member

• Teri Broadway, Regional Manager at Select Rehabilitation, 810-845-0605
• Carrie Henika-Day, OTR/L at Select Rehabilitation, 248-259-7005
• Ritu Mihas, Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Education at Trinity Health, 586-294-3181 or 586-294-3102
• Jenn Harmon, LPN at Trinity Health, 586-703-1220
• Capice Gaca-Wasko, Admission Coordinator at Trinity Health, 586-306-4343
• Leah Yacoub, PTA at Select Rehabilitation, 586-216-8968

• Resourceful, imaginative decision-maker.
• Enthusiastically accept the challenge of problem solving, defining needs and evaluating alternatives, overcoming objections and initiating action to achieve client-centered goals.
• Articulate, interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, loyalty and cooperative spirit with all interests and authority levels.
• Service-oriented, flexible team player capable of grasping new concepts, techniques and applying that knowledge effectively.
• Adept at bringing ideas to reality.

• Occupational Therapist Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and Outpatient Rehab, Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, MI, 03/01/17, Present, Evaluate the person’s current abilities including self-care, cognition, and mobility., Provided comprehensive care for skilled OT services by performing initial evaluations for stroke, cardiac, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic conditions using Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) instrument to Quality Indicator Measurements., Create a personalized treatment plan to address the patient’s current functional abilities by implementation of patient-driven goal setting approach focusing on pediatric to geriatric population in order to increase patient adherence to therapy programs established., Reduce risk of further decline at Acute, IPR, and OPT level of care., Improve functional independence through skilled OT interventions for pediatric to geriatric populations., Assist the team with discharge planning to the most appropriate home environment for patient's overall safety.
• Occupational Therapist, Contingent, Acute Care and Outpatient Rehab, Ascension River District Hospital, East China, MI, 03/01/17, Present, Evaluate the person’s current abilities including self-care, cognition, and mobility., Provided comprehensive care for skilled OT services by performing initial evaluations for stroke, cardiac, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic conditions using Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) instrument to Quality Indicator Measurements., Create a personalized treatment plan to address the patient’s current functional abilities by implementation of patient-driven goal setting approach in order to increase patient adherence to therapy programs established., Reduce risk of further decline at Acute and OPT level of care., Improve functional independence through skilled OT interventions., Assist the team with discharge planning to the most appropriate home environment for patient's overall safety.
• Occupational Therapist, Select Rehabilitation, Detroit, MI, 03/01/13, 05/01/17, Provided comprehensive care for skilled OT services by performing initial evaluations for stroke, cardiac, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic conditions using Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) instrument., Standardized testing performed to assess functional activities of daily living, upper extremity strength and ROM, grip and pinch strength, sensation, cognition, and balance., Developed and implemented client-centered treatment plans., Designed therapeutic interventions that were occupation based and client-centered., Cardiac Rehabilitation team member focusing on CHF protocols in order to achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life restoring the individual to optimal health, functioning and well-being., Developed competency following comprehensive, systematic approach of medically fragile patients, particularly tracheostomy and ventilator dependent on the path toward maximum independence and long term vitality striving to return patients to their PLOF., Utilized medical records to record daily/weekly progress, POS, as well as discharge summaries., Experience fitting and managing durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment., Experience with manual therapy and physical agent modalities., Supervised COTA’s by providing verbal and written reports of observation in formulating and implementing intervention plans., Providing patients with home exercise programs to ensure continued recovery., Knowledge of computer software technology of Rehab Optima and Casamba software., Knowledge of Medicare Part B Functional G-Code reporting., Strong communication skills collaborating with patients, their families, and medical staff for optimal patient care., Experience with reviewing and presenting evidence-based research to peers and colleagues.
• Occupational Therapist, HCR ManorCare, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 10/01/10, 03/01/13, Evaluated patients dealing with physical or mental trauma and analyzing medical data to determine client-centered treatment goals with the patients., Interview patients to determine their requirements and formulate treatment plans accordingly., Select rehabilitative activities for patient to help them recover and regain strength., Standardized testing performed to assess functional, emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities., Experience with manual therapy and physical agent modalities., Assess and monitor client's condition and progress in developing independent living skills., Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by providing verbal and written reports of observation in formulating and implementing an intervention plan., Stroke rehabilitation team member helping achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life restoring the individual to optimal health, functioning and well-being., Collaborating with patient and family to set short and long-term goals for recovery., Coordinate with physicians and client's family to provide recommendations to improve the functions of the patient., Observe patient's progress; monitor his or her performance in a treatment program by maintaining client records in detailed weekly progress notes., Develop and participate in group activities and health promotion programs to promote client health., Home Assessments performed recommending changes in the home environments of patients to ensure that the patient's environment is safe and promotes greater independence and quality of life.