Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Kennedy Speights

Occupational Therapist
Norwood,NC
Kennedy Speights

Summary

Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Novant Healthcare

Medical Unit Receptionist
2021.05 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Answered inquiries and resolved or escalated issues to management personnel for problem resolution.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations.

UNC Hillsborough

Level II Fieldwork Student
2024.01 - 2024.03 (2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from facility-based care to community resources for ongoing support.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing customized treatment plans.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and enhancing skills as needed.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing clear explanations of treatment processes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines through effective communication and team collaboration.

Education

Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC

Associate of Applied Science
2015.08 - 2017.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Bachelor of Science from Communication, Advertising
2017.08 - 2020.05 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Occupational Therapy
2001.05

Skills

Problem-Solving

Assistive Technology

Interpersonal Communication

Multitasking

Customer/Client relations

SOAP notes expertise

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Treatment implementation

Direct Patient Care

Geriatric Therapy

Collaboration Abilities

Interests

Pelvic health

Timeline

Level II Fieldwork Student

UNC Hillsborough
2024.01 - 2024.03 (2 education.months_Label)

Medical Unit Receptionist

Novant Healthcare
2021.05 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science from Communication, Advertising
2017.08 - 2020.05 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Stanly Community College

Associate of Applied Science
2015.08 - 2017.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Pfeiffer University

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Occupational Therapy
2001.05
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