Kacy Coleman
Amory,MS
Summary
My goal is to establish myself as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am eager to leverage my education, skills, and experience in the field to deliver high-quality therapy to clients while ensuring reliable support for my employers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level IIB
Athletico Physical Therapy & Outpatient Hand Clinic
Pontotoc, MS
03.2025 - 06.2025
- 320 hours
- Delivered pain management services, focused on enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Administered electrical stimulation therapy
- Implemented edema control techniques such as edema sleeves and muscle massage
- Guided patients through therapeutic activities, ensuring proper techniques and safety.
- Trained patients on splint wear, ensuring effective usage and compliance.
- Assisted with orthosis manufacturing by observing processes and offering support.
- Facilitated sensitization or desensitization techniques to enhance patient responsiveness.
Level IIA
Diversicare Skilled Nursing Facility
Amory, MS
01.2025 - 03.2025
- 320 hours
- Utilized assistive technology to improve patient independence and quality of life.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to reduce risk of injury.
- Provided cognitive and memory support to foster mental engagement.
- Promoted functional mobility through tailored exercise programs.
- Facilitated ADL retraining to enhance daily living skills for residents.
- Established daily routines prioritizing hygiene, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
Level IB
North Mississippi Medical Center
Amory, MS
09.2024 - 11.2024
- 192 hours
- Monitored patient charts to gain insight into appropriate activity development.
- Collaborated with SLP, PT, OT, RN, MD, and social work for comprehensive care.
- Performed routine cleaning and infection control to ensure safety standards.
Level IA
North Mississippi State Hospital
Tupelo, MS
03.2024 - 05.2024
- 120 hours
- Observation of Hippotherapy (Equine Therapy)
- Rehabilitation group therapy (e.g., outdoor and indoor therapeutic activities).
Personal Attendant
Home Healthcare
Amory, MS
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Delivered supportive care to individuals requiring full-time assistance with daily activities.
- Assisted with medication reminders, meal preparation, and cooking tasks.
- Supported clients in changing clothes, undergarments, and bathing routines.
- Facilitated home exercise programs to promote physical well-being.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05.2025
BFA - Musical Theatre
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2013
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Documentation proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical reasoning
- Interpersonal communication
- Professional ethics
- Time management
Certification
- MMT
- Hippotherapy
- PAMS
- Retrograde massage
- Graston technique
- Myofascial release technique
- Lymphatic drainage massage
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics, Tupelo, MS, 04/20/23, 22
- Make A Wish Parade, Amory, MS, 09/19/24
- Night to Shine Event, New Albany, MS, 02/19/25
References
- Guy Bowen, Director of Rehab at North MS State Hospital, Tupelo, MS, Guy_bowen@nmsh.state.ms.us, (662) 690-4200
- David Parker Gregory, OT, Certified Hand Therapist, Athletico, Pontotoc, MS, David.gregory@athletico.com, (662) 419-3434
- Mary Lloyd, Diversicare PT, Amory, MS, Mlloyed@gmail.com,(662) 256-9344
- Steve Stockton, Director of Miss Volunteer MS, Sstockton@gmail.com, (662) 256-5991
Memberships Professional Affiliations
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), 08/01/23, Present
Timeline
Level IIB
Athletico Physical Therapy & Outpatient Hand Clinic
03.2025 - 06.2025
Level IIA
Diversicare Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2025 - 03.2025
Level IB
North Mississippi Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Level IA
North Mississippi State Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Personal Attendant
Home Healthcare
01.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
Itawamba Community College
BFA - Musical Theatre
University of Mississippi
Associate of Arts -
Itawamba Community College
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