Jennifer Kornegay
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Background includes working with acute inpatient TBI and stroke patients to improve quality of life and skills in activities of daily living. More recent experience developing and promoting a community outreach program focusing on family cooking and nutrition as a critical component of self care and optimal independence. Passionate about persuing the best possible outcome and quality of life at all levels of human occupations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Director
Pender County Cooks Inc.
Pender County, NC
07.2016 - 01.2023
- Coordinated outreach events and activities to engage community members in health-related initiatives.
- Drafted grant proposals seeking funding for new or existing projects focused on improving public health outcomes.
- Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
- Created educational materials designed to inform the public about various health topics.
- Participated in team meetings and provided input regarding project planning, development, and implementation.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Occupational Therapist
Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Vidant)
Greenville, NC
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Collaborated with internal and external multidisciplinary team to generate effective interventions.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Developed programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2003
Skills
- Consulting
- Partnership Building
- Performance Assessments
- Goal Setting
- Client Engagement
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Marketing
- Team Engagement
Accomplishments
- Guest Editoral (OTs: Let's Get Cooking) Advance Magazine May 2016 (No.5)
Timeline
Founder/Director
Pender County Cooks Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2023
Occupational Therapist
Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Vidant)
06.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University