Kim Graves
Jackson,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic trained medical professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, a variety of expertise and experience in multiple fields, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of client focused and bio-individualized plans of care with training and education as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, with certifications in pelvic floor therapy and manual lymph drainage. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the integrative field practitioner field. Trusted therapist with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully treating a variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Evaluated patients'' progress towards goals regularly, adjusting treatments accordingly for optimal improvement rates.
- Contributed to team success by sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues as needed for optimal patient care delivery.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs and adapted treatment plans accordingly to maximize results.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Self-employeed
06.2016 - Current
- Established effective relationships with patients and families through bio-individualized plans of care through positive lifestyle changes, dietary education and supplementation protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in medical technology to enhance clinical practice.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, dietary choices and supplementation.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05.2020
NTP - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Nutritional Therapy Association
Online Study And Person For All Clinicals05.2016
Master of Arts - Music
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY12.1994
Bachelor's of Arts, Music - Music
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.1992
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Nashville State
Nashville, TN05.1985
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Collaboration
- Responsible
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Judgment
- Service Orientation
- Administrative Support
- Patient/client Information Collection
- Patient/client and family Education
- Clinical Documentation and Confidentiality
- Current TN licensure with National and State Board of Occupational Therapy and Nutritional Therapy
- Preventative Health and Disease Management
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Stretching and Recovery
- Nutrition
- Client Need Assessment
- Proper Strength Training Techniques
- Group Instruction
- Teambuilding
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Self-employeed
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Jackson State Community College
NTP - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Nutritional Therapy Association
Master of Arts - Music
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor's of Arts, Music - Music
Belmont University
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Nashville State
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