KAYTIE RUTLAND
Ocean Springs
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy student with hands-on clinical experience and a strong interest in helping individuals improve their daily living skills, independence, and quality of life. Clinical experience in mental health, amputations, and rehabilitation. Strong communication and teamwork skills with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hanger Clinic-Student
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Gained knowledge on different orthotics and prosthetics and how to don and doff them properly.
- Sustained a clean and safe environment for the patients and the practitioners.
Pinebelt Mental Health-Student
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, fun and supporting environment for patients and families.
- Gained knowledge on the different responsibilities that come along with mental health.
Greene County Health and Rehab Student
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Engaged in continuous learning through observation of experienced Occupation therapist during multiple sessions.
- Assisted with therapeutic activities that supported patient rehabilitation and skill development to improve their independence and quality of life
My Life Occupational Therapy Student
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Assistant Coach
West Florida Waves Volleyball Club
Pensacola, FL
09.2021 - 05.2022
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS05.2024
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05.2022
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Organized
- Adaptability
Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarship at Pensacola State College (Fall of 2020-Spring of 2022)
- Athletic Scholarship at Blue Mountain Christian University (Fall of 2022- Fall of 2024)
Timeline
Hanger Clinic-Student
10.2025 - 11.2025
Pinebelt Mental Health-Student
10.2025 - 10.2025
Greene County Health and Rehab Student
09.2025 - 09.2025
My Life Occupational Therapy Student
07.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant Coach
West Florida Waves Volleyball Club
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Blue Mountain Christian University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Pensacola State College