Elli Velker
Franklin,TN
Summary
Ambitious occupational therapist committed to excellence through a strong work ethic, proficient problem-solving skills, excellent organizational skills, a relationship-oriented mindset, and active team-player attitude. Seeking to continually grow and improve therapeutic abilities while facilitating client-centered, evidence-based treatments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occuaptional Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care within the community, developing into this role as primary therapist at an 82-bed assisted living facility.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Implemented client centered, evidence based interventions with monitored progress according to goals for improving quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver optimal treatment plans and individualized patient care.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored progress with skilled adaptations as needed.
- Facilitated skillful, in-depth educational inservices to both facility staff and residents within community.
Personal Assistant
Dr. Iantha Harney
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked as personal assistant for radiologist 20-30 hours per week. Tasks included staying organized amid chaos, first point of contact dealing with correspondence and phone calls, hiring/ training employees, organizing events, meetings, and appointments, and running errands.
Caregiver
With CPR Certification
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Established role as nanny for family of five from 2015-2017.
- Performed 3 times per week as acaregiver for 6-year-old girl that has several diagnoses of ADHD, Down Syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder from 2019-2020.
- Became a certified nurse assistant working at 2 nursing homes, Bethesda Rehabilitation Center and Bethany Rehabilitation Center, while in high school & college.
- Full-time home health CNA working for individuals with varying mental and physical disorders such as cerebral palsy, Dementia, intellectual disabilities, ALS, & Parkinson's Disease at Pacesetters, INC.
- Performed duties including cleaning, cooking, feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, administering medication (with certification achieved), taking vital signs, and proper use of medical equipment as well as adaptive devices for adult individuals with disabilities at home.
Rehabilitation Technician
St. Thomas Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed duties including organizing therapy appointments, educating patients on exercises, maintaining client rehab records, assisting rehab team with treatments and transfers, preparing and transporting patients, utilizing appropriate equipment, preparatory tasks before treatment, cleaning up treatment areas, & established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
Education
Occupational Therapy Master’s Degree -
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2021
Exercise Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Technology University
Cookeville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Electronic charting experience (Raintree, Hotsync, HCHB home health) with skillful patient documentation
- Works extremely well as team member
- Creative intervention & treatment planning
- Thorough progress, assessment, & evaluation abilities
- Versatile & adaptable to new experiences
- Efficient and quick learning skills
- Strong comprehension and communication
- Punctual, aware of treatment time with POS documentation and productivity standards
Leadership And Volunteer
- Current weekly volunteer as a 'Best Buddy' at Grace Chapel Church in Franklin, TN, allowing me the opportunity to work with children aged 0-18 with diversified special needs of various diagnoses.
- TNOTA Committee Member on Student Board, 05/2021. Volunteer member of TNOTA’s student committee board where I help with creating social media posts, outreach to different OT schools in TN, writing blog posts for educating other students, organizing meetings as well as TNOTA events and fundraisers.
- Service Chair For Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, 08/2020, 12/2021, Served as the service chair for COTAD. Duties include local TN outreach to serve underserved communities such as the homeless population, residents within nursing homes, children in impoverished metro areas, and children/individuals with severe disabilities.
- Young Life Capernaum Volunteer, working with individuals, aged 14-22 years old, with varying disabilities on a weekly basis in addition to serving at overnight camps. 08/2015- 12/2021
- Athletic Tutor Tennessee Technological University, 09/2018- 05/2019, Duties included supervising students, prepping materials before tutoring, researching and implementing study strategies, organizing study groups and sessions, and optimizing my time with each student requesting assistance in their classes.
- Fannie Battle Day Home for Children Volunteer, 02/2020
Timeline
Occuaptional Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
03.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant
Dr. Iantha Harney
08.2020 - 05.2021
Rehabilitation Technician
St. Thomas Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Caregiver
With CPR Certification
05.2015 - 08.2020
Occupational Therapy Master’s Degree -
Tennessee State University
Exercise Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Technology University
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