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Kayla Samone Puckett

Shreveport,Louisiana

Summary

Highly-motivated Recreation therapist with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Therapist- Inpatient Mental Health

Overton Brooks VAMC
Shreveport, United States
07.2023 - Current
  • Conduct, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data based upon functional domains (cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure)
  • Incorporating the four-step process of: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services delivered, the therapist constructs appropriate and evidence-based recreation therapy interventions for treating patients with complex medical or mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse disorders
  • Complete patient assessment data and in collaboration with other disciplines to develop individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including scope, duration and treatment
  • Perform documentation of patient care including assessments, progress notes, encounters, care plans, and other reports as needed
  • Serves as Recreation Therapy representative on interdisciplinary teams as assigned or needed
  • Develops and delivers classes and presentations on various topics including but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, leisure participation, and mental health
  • Provides complementary and integrative health approaches to Veterans within scope of practice
  • Plans, develops, supervises and manages recreational therapy health and safety, risk management and quality improvement activities to compliment agency health and safety, risk management and quality improvement programs
  • Conducts program evaluation and research and makes quality improvements based upon evaluation and research results
  • Coordinates all aspects of participant activity and personal care program including supervision of paraprofessional staff, volunteer organizations, and students to ensure quality of care
  • Evaluated, planned, and analyzed fiscal budget to meet program requirements through the use of form 2237 and fiscal services
  • Ensures a consistently clean, orderly and safe environment
  • Maintains professional skills through regular continuing education, professional reading, and networking.
  • Created Standard of Practice for gym area operations for the following Recreation Therapy Service, Pain Management and Rehabilitation, Whole Health, Substance Use Disorder Services, Occupational Therapy, and Inpatient Mental Health services.
  • Supervised volunteers assisting with recreational programs for individuals with mental illness.

Recreational Therapist-Contractor

Compelling Therapies, Inc.
Bellaire, United States
01.2019 - 07.2023
  • Conduct evaluations to review cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure participation
  • Utilizes behavioral interventions and approaches to reduce aggression, depression, anxiety, improve reasoning, build self esteem, and develop positive critical life skills to navigate in the community productively
  • Develops, organizes, and administers individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including reduce stress, anxiety, and maladaptive behaviors
  • Recommend adaptations or modifications to assist patient's therapeutic needs.

Recreational Therapist-Contractor

Best For You Therapies, Inc.
Houston, United States
11.2017 - 05.2022
  • Conduct evaluations to review cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure participation
  • Utilizes behavioral interventions and approaches to reduce aggression, depression, anxiety, improve reasoning, build self esteem, and develop positive critical life skills to navigate in the community productively
  • Develops, organizes, and administers individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including reduce stress, anxiety, and maladaptive behaviors
  • Recommend adaptations or modifications to assist patient's therapeutic needs.

Recreational Therapist

West Oaks Hospital
Houston, United States
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Planned, developed and administered diverse therapeutic approaches and modalities to address individual's social, physical, mental, emotional, and chronological conditions.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives aimed at reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and building confidence.
  • Implemented tailored interventions and therapeutic strategies for mitigating stress, anxiety, depression while fostering self-assurance, minimizing aggression tendencies. Successfully managed maladaptive behaviors associated with high-stress situations.
  • Led recreational activities, 1:1 and group therapy sessions, as well as organized weekend activities and holiday events for units including Children's, Adolescent Girls, Adolescent Boys, PICU, and Chemical Dependency.
  • Completed clinical progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans for the following units Children's, Adolescent Girls, Adolescent Boys, PICU, and Chemical Dependency
  • Developed a comprehensive annual curriculum encompassing cognitive, sensory, social, physical, and leisure education
  • Actively participates in and facilitates team meetings, treatment teams, medical meetings.

Recreational Therapist

SUN Behavioral Health
Gridiron, United States
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Utilizes different therapeutic approaches and modalities based on diagnosis, interest, and needs to facilitate physical and mental rehabilitation.
  • Lead recreational activities, 1:1, group therapy, weekend activities and holidays for the following units Children's, Adolescent's, Women's, PICU, and Mood and Anxiety
  • Completed clinical progress notes and assessments for the following units Children's, Adolescents, Women's, PICU, and Mood and Anxiety.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Therapeutic Recreation

Grambling State University
United States
12.2016

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Reliability
  • Patient assessment protocols
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Treatment management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Treatment coordination
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

Grambling State University Marching Band - Section Leader/Freshman Bus Supervisor/Hotel Key Monitor

Additional Information

Grambling State University Marching Band Clarinet Section Leader (2012-2014) Responsible for ensuring the clarinet section functions within the band’s requirements, including memorizing all required music arrangements, dance steps, along with proper protocol and procedure when traveling and representing the organization in public.

Workschedule

Full-time

Jobtype

Permanent

References

  • Christopher Merrell, VA Dallas, Internship Supervisor, 469-337-1160
  • Ryan Greene, Compelling Therapies, Inc., Owner/ CEO, 346-779-6162
  • Da'Juan Pannell, Peer Specialist, 714-603-1699

Certification

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist #69547 Expires: 3/31/2025

Timeline

Recreation Therapist- Inpatient Mental Health

Overton Brooks VAMC
07.2023 - Current

Recreational Therapist-Contractor

Compelling Therapies, Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2023

Recreational Therapist

West Oaks Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2021

Recreational Therapist-Contractor

Best For You Therapies, Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2022

Recreational Therapist

SUN Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor's degree - Therapeutic Recreation

Grambling State University

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