Kasey Ross
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Dedicated hardworking therapist with 10+ years of hands on experience working in collaboration with a variety of patients and healthcare professionals. Years of service dedicated towards assisting patients with regaining their independence while improving my knowledge and skill sets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis
Chesterfield, MO
01.2017 - Current
- Evaluate and treat patients with a broad range of diagnosis including: orthopedics, debility, cardiovascular, multi-trauma, stroke, TBI, amputation, and spinal injuries.
- Create treatment plans tailored to the individual goals of the patient
- Provide patient and family/caregiver education prior to discharge to assist with increased preparedness for a safe discharge
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and engage in the discharge planning process
- Daily communication with a variety of healthcare professionals related to patient progress
- Proficient UDS-Pro documentation as well as utilizing EPIC
- Performed custom wheelchair evaluations
- Recommended and ordered appropriate adaptive and durable medical equipment necessary to increase safety and independence
- Helped maintain and or adjust equipment when necessary to properly fit patient's needs
- Used a variety of transfer methods adjusting to patient's level of function
- Trained newer staff members in transfer training techniques
- Took on a fieldwork student
- Taught a variety of classes related to brain injuries, stroke education, safety, and discharge planning
Occupational Therapist
Fusion
Reno, NV
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Rehabilitated patients towards their prior level of function.
- Educated patients and caregivers on ways to increase safety and independence with their most meaningful occupations.
Rehabilitation Technician
SSM St Mary's Hospital
St. Louis
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with transporting patients to and from therapy sessions
- Cleaned equipment and gym areas
- Assisted therapist with wheelchair follows
- Maintained modalities such as heat packs and made sure items were stocked and ready for therapy sessions
- Setup patients in their rooms, refilled their water cups and retrieved breakfast and lunch trays for them.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Reliability
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis
01.2017 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Fusion
09.2016 - 12.2016
Rehabilitation Technician
SSM St Mary's Hospital
03.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis