Kermeisha Davenport
Chicago,IL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Attuned Healthcare
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered skilled occupational therapy services in assisted living facility, enhancing residents' ability to perform daily activities.
- Evaluated needs and developed personalized care plans for older adults, supporting their independence and community engagement.
Occupational Therapist
Vocovision
Golden Valley, AZ
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered Occupational Therapy services via teletherapy model to large Arizona school district, supporting students from kindergarten to high school in achieving their therapeutic goals.
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Genesis Rehab Services
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed rehab services by utilizing resources, advocating clinical programs, and developing staff with 16 licensed therapists and clinical specialists.
Occupational Therapist
Riveredge Hospital
Forest Park, IL
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Designed and coordinated comfort rooms to enhance self-regulation and coping skills for patients in the unit.
- Developed and implemented occupational therapy psychosocial programming for inpatient clients of all ages with diverse psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses.
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Served as senior occupational therapist in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes.
- Conducted evaluations and assigned patients to tailored rehabilitation programs (dementia, homeward bound, feeding, etc.) to foster independence in home or community settings.
- Oversaw certified occupational therapy assistants, ensuring effective delivery of therapy and support to patients.
Therapy Program Manager
In House Therapy
Hillside, IL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Directed therapy initiatives to improve patient rehabilitation outcomes in skilled nursing home.
- Conducted OT evaluations and treatments, managed therapy team, and trained nursing home staff to enhance care delivery.
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Delivered occupational therapy services in therapeutic day school for students aged 8-21 with behavioral disorders and developmental delays, enhancing their functional abilities.
- Provided modeling and consultation to teachers, supporting effective implementation of therapeutic strategies in classroom settings.
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Providers
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Contracted as occupational therapist in diverse settings, including sub-acute rehabilitation, day/work programs, and residential facilities, enhancing patient care across environments.
- Provided occupational therapy services at Ada S. McKinley and Seroma locations, supporting clients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
Education
Master of Science - Human Service Administration
Spertus Institute
Chicago, IL12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL08-2000
Skills
Advanced Occupational Therapy (OT) practice
OT teaching & curriculum development
Student advising, mentoring & coaching
Program development & improvement
Program coordination & administration
Coaching & motivational interviewing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LMS, WebAdmit & OTCAS
Innovative, creative and strategic problem solver
Data collection & analysis
Organizational, planning & adaptability
Advanced communication & cross-functional collaboration
University Management Experience
- OT Program Development, OT Graduate Program, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, 01/01/17 - Present
- Admissions Coordinator, 01/01/24 - Present
- Summer Camp Faculty & Coordinator, Health Professions Explorers Camp, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, 01/01/22 - Present
Professional Service Activities
- OT Department Service, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, Curriculum, Participated in over 3 years of new curriculum development., Re-Accreditation, Work with faculty to map new curriculum courses to new ACOTE standards.
- College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Service, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, Fieldwork, Designed a fieldwork workshop to increase students’ knowledge about fieldwork.
Professional Awards And Honors
- Outstanding CSU Faculty Member Award, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, 01/01/19
- Major Project Award, Wrote grant for adult day program, Spertus Institute, Chicago, IL, 01/01/05
Grants
Arthritis Foundation, 01/01/21, Wrote and submitted funding request to share the INSIGHTS assessment.
Conference Presentations
- Creating an Inclusive Diverse Environment in OT Education, Davenport, K, Zuba-Bates, S, Smith, R, Hendricks, F, Ford, V, Jones, L, 01/01/22, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association ILOTA Conference
- Practicing What We Preach: The Challenges of Designing and Implementing an Interprofessional Education (IPE) Curriculum, Davenport, K, Zuba-Bates, S, 10/04/19, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association ILOTA Conference
Professional Membership And Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Illinois Occupational Therapy Association
- National Board of Occupational Therapy
- Chicago State University Occupational Therapy Department Advisory Board Member
Continuing Education And Faculty Development
- Work Demands: Perceptions of School-Based OTs, PTs, and SLPs, 01/01/17
- Promoting Self-determination and Community integration in Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 01/01/17
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parents interventions: The Case of Arab Families in the Literature, 01/01/17
- Fieldwork 101: Strategies for New Fieldwork Educators, 01/01/18
- Student Anxiety during Classroom and Fieldwork Learning, 01/01/18
- Clinical Fieldwork in a community Mental Health Setting: An OTR Perspective, 01/01/18
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 01/01/19
- Emerging Conversations in Addiction, 01/01/19
- Post-Acute Care Reform: React to Changes as a Door & Not a Wall, 01/01/19
- Developing a Successful Level 2 Fieldwork Experience in Non-traditional/Role Community based Practice settings, 01/01/19
- Embracing Integrative & complementary approaches to OT & self-care, 01/01/19
- Virtual Supervision: A New Normal, 01/01/20
- Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach in Behavioral Health Settings, 01/01/20
- Occupational Therapy: A Solution for Safe Sexual Practices for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 01/01/21
- Mental Health of Adolescents: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy for Adolescent Populations, 01/01/21
- Expanding Occupational Therapy's Role in Homeless and Community-Based Settings, 01/01/22
- The OT's Role in Life Care Planning, 01/01/22
- Reimagining Professional Well-Being: Resilience, Stress, Self-Care, & Quality of Life in OT, 01/01/22
- We Want to Work Together But We Don't Know How: Exploring Perceptions Between OT and Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners, 01/01/22
- Harnessing Innovative Home & Community Health Practices in Today's Health Care Environment, 01/01/22
- Decolonial Dialogues: Exploring Decolonial Praxis in OT Higher Education, 01/01/22
- Multi-context Approach: Using Mediation & Functional Cognitive Treatment Activities With clients With Mild Cognitive Deficits, 01/01/22
- The Dignity of Risk as a Civil Right for people with Psychiatric Disability: A Role for Occupational Therapy, 01/01/23
- It starts with a cue: Using effective cueing strategies to optimize patient outcomes, 01/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training, 01/01/23
- Lifestyle Modification Series: Conceptual Foundations of Lifestyle Modification, 01/01/23
- Needs Assessment and Group Leadership to Maintain Occupational Participation, 01/01/23
- Routine, Occupational Balance and Health in Aging, 01/01/23
- Transportation and Community Mobility to Support Occupational Engagement, 01/01/23
- Stress and Inflammation Reduction for Older Adults, 01/01/23
- Nutrition, Spirituality, and Sexuality for Productive Aging, 01/01/23
Occupational Therapy Experience
- Occupational Therapist (PRN), Attuned Healthcare, Chicago, IL, 01/01/16 - 12/31/19
- Occupational Therapist, Vocovision, Golden Valley, AZ, 01/01/16 - 12/31/17
- Assistant Director of Rehabilitation, Genesis Rehab Services, Chicago, IL, 01/01/11 - 12/31/16
- Occupational Therapist, Riveredge Hospital, Forest Park, IL, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11
- Occupational Therapist, Aegis Therapies, Chicago, IL, 01/01/06 - 12/31/09
- Therapy Program Manager, In House Therapy, Hillside, IL, 01/01/05 - 12/31/06
- Occupational Therapist, Supplemental Healthcare, Chicago, IL, 01/01/03 - 12/31/05
- Occupational Therapist, Therapy Providers, Oak Lawn, IL, 01/01/01 - 12/31/03
Professional Licensure And Qualifications
- Occupational Therapist, IDFPR, #056.003.109, 01/01/01 - Present
- Occupational Therapist, NBCOT, #1047439, 01/01/01 - Present
- Online Teaching Excellence Course, CSU, 01/01/17
- Certified Fieldwork Educator, AOTA, 01/01/15
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 01/01/23
- Healing Centered Engagement Practitioner Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Attuned Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
Occupational Therapist
Vocovision
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Genesis Rehab Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
Occupational Therapist
Riveredge Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
01.2006 - 01.2009
Therapy Program Manager
In House Therapy
01.2005 - 01.2006
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
01.2003 - 01.2005
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Providers
01.2001 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Human Service Administration
Spertus Institute
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University