Kella Wills
Muskegon,MI
Summary
I am a caring and energetic occupational therapist with an expertise in working with children and patient's with and without disabilities. I am passionate about working as a part of an interdisciplinary team with a common goal of safety and success for students and patients. I develop rapport quickly with children and their families, as well as with team members to create a comfortable and enjoyable work environment. I bring to the table both skills as an occupational therapist in activity analysis/child development as well as a daycare provider/childcare worker in the school setting with experience in behavior interventions and safety. I look forward to getting to know more about your program and the potential to work together as a team!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Completes comprehensive evaluations and assessment for complex subacute rehab patients.
- Medical chart review/analysis for complex orthopedic, trauma, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurologic, etc. cases.
- Documents/analyzes patient progress accurately and efficiently using multiple electronic medical record systems, ensuring compliance with State of Michigan/Medicare regulatory requirements.
- Develops client centered interventions/treatment programs to improve patient abilities to perform activities of daily living, meaningful activities, manage symptoms, and prevent injury/ensure patient safety.
- Leader in case management and discharge planning including education/training of caregivers and family members.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care/safety and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and evidence based practices in occupational therapy.
- Responsible for recommending/training on appropriate durable medical equipment/adaptive equipment for patient specific needs and improved safety for patients and their caregivers.
- Developed and implemented a successful new employee orientation program for improved employee satisfaction and patient safety.
- Clinical instructor for Level I and Level II Masters level occupational therapy students.
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurology Clinic
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Covered interim maternity leave for occupational therapist in outpatient neurology clinic.
- Completed comprehensive evaluations/standardized assessments and development of interventions/treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions including ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, tremors, and visual impairments.
- Responsible for educating patients and families on understanding conditions, symptoms management/remediation, disease progression, and safety measures including practices and appropriate medical equipment/devices.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapists/speech language pathologists, neurologists, specialty physicians, primary care, and administrative staff.
- Responsible for clerical tasks including patient scheduling/rescheduling, following up with patients/families/referrals via phone/email, filing paperwork, and reordering of supplies/equipment.
- Knowledge of health insurance benefits and its impact on treatment frequency/coverage of services.
Occupational Therapist/Clinical Lead
Genesis Rehabilitation Services At Medilodge
09.2016 - 06.2018
- As clinical lead of the rehab team, served as assistant to the Director of Rehab and participated in Medicare meetings, meetings with insurance providers/case management, and facility/administrative meets. Acted as fill in for the Director of Rehab when they were not at the facility/covering other sites.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Children's Hospital Of Michigan/DMC
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Obtained experience as an occupational therapy student in a pediatric outpatient clinic setting, working with children with a wide variety of diagnoses including developmental delay, cerebral palsy, sensory impairment, premature birth, Autism Spectrum disorders, contractures, and feeding impairments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, supporting continuity of care among team members and facilitating goal achievement.
- Applied critical thinking skills when addressing complex pediatric cases involving multiple factors impacting functional abilities, resulting in effective problem-solving approaches for intervention planning.
- Adapted intervention techniques based on patient preferences/creating play style environment while maintaining a focus on goal attainment/progress.
- Utilized a client-centered approach when working with patients, ensuring acknowledgment of cultural diversity, family traditions/preferences, and sensitivity to the emotional nature of their circumstances.
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Eaton County Health And Rehab Services
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Educated patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Jension Public Schools
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Daycare Assistant Teacher for Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center for children ages 3 to 5 years of age.
- Developed knowledge and understanding of child development and the use of empathy and behavioral to promote student play, interaction, socialization, and independence in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations and school policies consistently.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
Level I Occupational Therapy Student
Rockford Public Schools
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Developed experience as an occupational therapy student in a school setting working with children from the ages of 4 to 16 years of age.
- Learned and developed professional relationships with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and school administrative staff.
- Developed knowledge and understanding of child development and the use of occupational therapy intervention/equipment to promote student play, interaction, socialization, and independence in the classroom.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced student outcomes by developing student centered treatment plans tailored to child/parents needs and goals.
Private Nanny
Erica Ream
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Served as a private nanny for a child between the ages of 1 to 2 years of age.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about the child's needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy And Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2014
Skills
- Highly experienced in working with children with and without disabilities in a school setting
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning/problem solving
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Leadership experience
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- NBCOT Certified
- BLS/AED trained and certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurology Clinic
04.2023 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist/Clinical Lead
Genesis Rehabilitation Services At Medilodge
09.2016 - 06.2018
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Children's Hospital Of Michigan/DMC
04.2016 - 07.2016
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Eaton County Health And Rehab Services
01.2016 - 04.2016
Level I Occupational Therapy Student
Rockford Public Schools
01.2015 - 03.2015
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Jension Public Schools
04.2012 - 01.2016
Private Nanny
Erica Ream
04.2011 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy And Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
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