Kendra Screws, MS, OTR/L
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in developing and implementing customized treatment plans for individuals of all ages. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques. Successfully improved patients' quality of life by maximizing independence and functionality in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full Time
Compassus Together with Ascension at Home
Birmingham, AL
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided occupational therapy assessments and interventions to clients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess the functional abilities of clients in their natural environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Educated caregivers on therapeutic techniques for use at home or in other settings.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance independence of clients with disabilities.
- Instructed patients in activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, dressing, eating.
- Evaluated patient progress through standardized tests and clinical observations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of treatments provided and patient outcomes achieved.
Registered Occupational Therapist, PRN
Restore Therapy
Birmingham, AL
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided occupational therapy assessments and interventions to clients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies.
Registered Occupational Therapist, PRN
Saint Vincent’s East
Birmingham, AL
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Instructed patients in activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, dressing, eating.
- Documented treatments administered and tracked patient outcomes.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school, or work life.
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full Time
Brookdale Home Health Services
Birmingham, AL
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted home visits to assess the functional abilities of clients in their natural environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Educated caregivers on therapeutic techniques for use at home or in other settings.
- Assisted clients in identifying resources available within their communities that can help them reach personal goals.
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full-Time Statewide Floater
Restore Therapy Services, LLC
Birmingham, AL
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Recommended changes in patients' work or living environments to remain consistent with needs and capabilities.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of Hoover
Birmingham, AL
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
- Requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL12.2014
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Hardworking, and a quick learner
- Values client-centered intervention and outcome measures for functional gain
- Knowledgeable in physical agent modalities (PAMs)
- Knowledgeable in standardized testing
- Knowledgeable in non-standardized testing
- Empathetic to patients, caregivers, and individual needs in the Plan of Care development
- Team-oriented
- Experienced in developing, implementing and adjusting Plans of Care independently
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as necessary
Activitiesmemberships
- Guest Instructor, Splinting Workshop, Tuskegee University Department of Occupational Therapy, 2014
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2013 - Present
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 2012 - Present
- Member, Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), 2011 - 2014
Certification
- Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy: License Number 4036
- NBCOT: Certificate Number 343201
References
Dr. Erica Allen, DHA, MS,OTR/L
(205) 317-1445
Aisha Reese, MS, OTR/L
aka292000@yahoo.com
(205) 370-5774
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full Time
Compassus Together with Ascension at Home
10.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Occupational Therapist, PRN
Restore Therapy
12.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full Time
Brookdale Home Health Services
12.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Occupational Therapist, Full-Time Statewide Floater
Restore Therapy Services, LLC
09.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Occupational Therapist, PRN
Saint Vincent’s East
02.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Occupational Therapist
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of Hoover
07.2015 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tuskegee University
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