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Kirsten LeVan

Davenport,FL

Summary

Talented Occupational Therapist bringing a clear understanding of healthcare standards, procedures and best practices. Familiar with program development, team leadership and training. Looking to leverage 3 years of experience in the field to take on a challenging new position at Advent Health.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lymphedema Therapist

Advent Health Celebration
Celebration, FL
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
  • Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
  • Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
  • Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.

Occupational Therapist

Winter Haven Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Winter Haven, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
  • Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.

Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
Bartow, FL
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
  • Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities and career goals.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
Winter Haven, FL
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.

Teaching Assistant

Gannon University, Erie
Erie, PA
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Secretary and Technical Aid

Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer-oriented
  • Safety awareness
  • People skills
  • Work ethic
  • Initial patient assessments
  • Clinical training
  • Documentation abilities
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Team building
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR/L)
  • LSVT-Big Training - 2020
  • CPR Certified - 2023
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist- 01/20/2022
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist- 06/20/2023
  • LANA Certification- 07/29/2023

Timeline

Lymphedema Therapist

Advent Health Celebration
05.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Winter Haven Post Acute and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 05.2023

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
09.2021 - 02.2022

Teaching Assistant

Gannon University, Erie
08.2020 - 11.2020

Secretary and Technical Aid

Lehigh Valley Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Gannon University
Kirsten LeVan