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Kendal Miller

Naples

Summary

Passionate and energetic occupational therapist specializing in working with middle-aged and geriatric patients to enhance mental and physical abilities. Skilled in devising comprehensive treatment plans by collaborating with medical and non-medical professionals to ensure overall well-being and quality of life. Proven track record of achieving successful outcomes and building strong rapport through advocacy at the acute care level.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

NCH Healthcare System
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead therapist during managerial absences when appointed, which entails collaborating with physicians and other medical professionals for priority patients and scheduling patients appropriately.
  • Member of NCH's Rehab Recognition Committee responsible for designing, implementing, and managing employee recognition programs and events.
  • Supportive of patient needs, continuously able to assess functional progress, safety and treatment outcomes as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
  • Drives patient progress through continuous reevaluation and adjustment of treatment plans.
  • Educates patients and their families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and home modifications.
  • Assesses patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to create customized treatment plans.
  • Maintains open communication with referring physicians regarding patient progress and discharge planning.
  • Provides documentation of patient evaluations, interventions, outcomes, and recommendations for continued care.

Level II Fieldwork

01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Provided hands on care with supervision from certified hand therapist. Had the opportunity to evaluate, document, and provide interventions such as modalities to clients with a variety of hand, shoulder, elbow, and neurological diagnoses.

Level II Fieldwork

04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided hands on care with supervision from occupational therapist at SNF/LTC facility. Had the opportunity to evaluate, document, and provide interventions to older patients with a variety of physical and neurological conditions.

Education

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
06.2022

Exercise Science -

Westminster College
Fulton, MO
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Discharge Planning
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Electronic documentation

Timeline

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

NCH Healthcare System
02.2023 - Current

Level II Fieldwork

04.2022 - 06.2022

Level II Fieldwork

01.2022 - 03.2022

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Rockhurst University

Exercise Science -

Westminster College

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