Kalli Hale
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Dynamic Rehabilitation Teacher II with expertise in lesson planning and behavioral management. Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and education while providing a safe and positive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Teacher II
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans specifically tailored to diverse learning needs of which include geriatric, adult needs, and psychiatric populations for multiple types of groups including Competency Education, Life Skills, Coping and Management Skills, Medication compliance and insight to mental health needs and resources.
- Fostered and facilitated a positive group environment promoting patient participation and collaboration.
- Utilized behavior management strategies to support individuals with behavioral challenges as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, case managers, registered nurses, dietitians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and physicians to enhance patient educational outcomes and assist with rehabilitation needs as seen fit.
- Provided one-on-one programming with patients as needed in order to enhance knowledge and understanding of material including communication, coping, and leisure skills and competency-based curriculum.
- Provide coverage as needed for additional team members
- Completed training courses including CPR, TIPS, and Ilearn to enhance professional skills.
- Monitor diverse areas of multiple patient-centered departments and foster a safe and secure environment for all patients and staff.
- Complete referral process to specific groups and facilitate groups as needed.
- Utilize tools such as Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Avatar on a daily basis to appropriately complete documentation and create spreadsheets as needed while also communicating with multiple interdisciplinary services.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating therapeutic activities aligned with treatment goals and identified barriers.
- Complete Functional Skills Assessment as needed
Rehabilitation Technician IV, III, II, I
Big Spring State Hospital
Big Spring, TX
09.2018 - Current
- Implemented rehabilitation protocols to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Assisted in teaching wellness groups that individualized diverse patient needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Provided coverage within the department as needed
- Monitored patient areas to provide a safe and supportive environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2028
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson and Activity Planning
- Behavioral Management
- Rapport Building
- De-escalation Strategies
Accomplishments
- Received Employee of the Year Award for Rehab Services Department in 2022
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Rehabilitation Teacher II
Big Spring State Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician IV, III, II, I
Big Spring State Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Abilene Christian University