KELLY YUHNKE
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs, maximize independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach their highest potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Responsible for attending weekly care huddle meetings in PICU with multidisciplinary team to collaborate regarding patient cases and care
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients and families.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Mentor occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Proficient in Epic EMR
Occupational Therapist, Float
Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided acute care services in hospital on various units; Orthopedic, neuro, med surg, oncology, renal
- Utilized flexibility to float to other facilities as needed; LTAC, SNF, LTC, IPR and OP/IP pediatric settings
- Performed evaluations and assessments to establish POC and recommend best treatment for individual patients
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to treat patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted safety and independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Proficient in Epic EMR
Occupational Therapist, PRN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Collected comprehensive data using the IRF-PAI to evaluate and monitor progress of functional mobility and ADLs
- Established goals to increase safety and independence relevant to patients’ discharge environment
- Trained patients and caregivers on use of adapted techniques and equipment to increase level of function
- Developed individualized home exercise programs for patients with a variety of conditions including neurological, cardiac, orthopedic, and generalized weakness
- Submitted justification for DME to case management for insurance coverage.
- Proficient in Cerner EMR
Occupational Therapist
Tracy Unified School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
- 5 month contract involving the evaluation and treatment of preschool to middle school students in the areas of fine motor, visual motor and perception, sensory processing, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate student progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Reduced classroom barriers for students with disabilities by collaborating with teachers to modify materials or implement accommodations.
- Telehealth services provided intermittently.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
Occupational Therapist
Child Development Services
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Utilized screening tools and standardized assessments to evaluate children ages 0-5 to establish treatment plans, and monitor progress to adjust goals appropriately for optimal outcomes.
- Cooperated on an interdisciplinary team to develop IEPs/IFSPs for individualized treatment planning and support transition from early intervention services to school-based services
- Facilitated increased participation in classroom fine motor activities including handwriting techniques and hand strengthening
- Provided sensory modulation techniques and training to encourage emotional regulation and self-soothing.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University At Buffalo
Buffalo05.2019
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Trauma-informed care
- Direct Patient Care
- Supervision of COTA
- Pediatric assessments
- Motor Skills Development
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Treatment
Certification
- BLS
- NBCOT
- AK state license
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Float
Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist, PRN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapist
Tracy Unified School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Occupational Therapist
Child Development Services
11.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University At Buffalo
- BLS
- NBCOT
- AK state license
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