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KATE MCGEHEE

Bogalusa

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant student with hands‑on experience supporting adults, older adults, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across psychosocial, residential, vocational, and long‑term care settings. Brings a strong foundation in therapeutic communication, activity analysis, and client‑centered engagement developed through Level I fieldwork, volunteer service, and years of professional experience in healthcare, education, and administrative roles. Known for professionalism, accuracy in documentation, teamwork, and the ability to adapt quickly in fast‑paced environments. Committed to promoting dignity, independence, and meaningful participation for diverse populations while continuing to grow clinical reasoning and technical skills as an emerging OTA.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SIS Data Coordinator/Admin Asst of Student Services

Bogalusa City Schools
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintains responsibility for coordinating data entry, maintenance, and correction in the district information system for the Louisiana State Department of Education (LDOE).
  • Upload data files to the LDOE Accountability Data System, run reports, and review them for end-user review and action.
  • Assists personnel in producing reports as needed, including GPA, district student data, class rosters, attendance, and discipline.

Pharmacy Technician

Nielsen’s Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Complete paperwork and enter patient prescription information.
  • Resolve patient dosage conflicts to ensure patient satisfaction
  • Accurately pull medications from shelves and count pills

Elderly Caregiver

Private Family
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Aided in dressing, bathing, fixing meals, and in giving medications
  • Drove patient to stores, and aided in grocery shopping
  • Performed housework the patient was unable to do themselves

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
12-2026

Undergrad - Nursing

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, Ms

Undergrad - Nursing

William Carey University
Gulfport, Ms

High School -

Bowling Green School
05-2009

Skills

  • BLS Certificate-expires 7/2027
  • HIPAA Training Certificate
  • Up to date Immunizations
  • Clear National Background Check
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Literacy
  • Strong Communication
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Google Drive

Timeline

SIS Data Coordinator/Admin Asst of Student Services

Bogalusa City Schools
01.2020 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Private Family
01.2015 - 01.2017

Pharmacy Technician

Nielsen’s Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. Catherine University

Undergrad - Nursing

Pearl River Community College

Undergrad - Nursing

William Carey University

High School -

Bowling Green School