Kristin Key
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in direct patient care, as well as, leadership, staff development, and staff mentoring with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Advent Health Parker
Parker, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Lead Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora
05.2022 - Current
- Manage, evaluate, and treat a variety of complex infants in Neonatal Intensive Care setting and across all inpatient pediatric acute care floors
- Specialize in feeding and swallowing treatment with infant driven and cue based feeding approaches
- Leadership role in mentoring therapists and various process improvement projects
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough post-discharge follow-up care and education.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Initiated research project to evaluate effectiveness of new occupational therapy interventions, contributing to evidence-based practice.
- Mentored junior occupational therapists, fostering professional growth and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Occupational Therapist
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Orlando Health Hospital
Orlando, FL
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Advanced social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Implemented creative problem-solving methods to address complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions in pediatric clients.
Senior Occupational Therapist
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Streamlined department processes by developing efficient documentation templates and protocols, reducing time spent on administrative tasks while maintaining compliance standards.
- Developed individualized therapy programs for patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
- Evaluated assistive technology options for patients with physical limitations, recommending devices that best met their needs for daily living tasks.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends in patient outcomes and suggesting changes in treatment approaches when needed.
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for safe and functional plan of care along with efficient discharge planning
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist
TriCounty Therapy
Charleston, SC
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Advanced social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2014
Skills
- Infant feeding and swallowing evaluation and treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Family and patient education
- Activity analysis
- Staff education and training
- Document Management
- Multidisciplinary video fluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS)
- Multidisciplinary fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow (FEES)
- Neurodevelopment Training (NDT) for Infants
- Fragile Infant Feeding Institute (FIFI) techniques
- Prechtls Gross Motor Assessment (GMA) Certified
- Kinesiotaping 1-4, including pediatric course
- Pediatric Acute care and NICU experience
- Adult Acute Care
- Certified Neonatal Therapist
- Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified
- EPIC
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Presented Free Online Webinar, Occupational Therapists Role in the Use of Telehealth, 04/01/20
- Article Contributor, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 03/01/20, Approaches and Challenges to Management of Pediatric and Adult Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Presented at Breakout Session, Occupational Therapy A New Model of Care, 09/01/19
Certification
- Professional Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA)- AOTA.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist - Colorado Board of Occupational Therapy.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - NBCOT.
- Certified Neonatal Therapist - Neonatal Therapy Certification Board (NTCB) - NTCB
- Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Certification (NTMC) - NTMC
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Advent Health Parker
05.2024 - Current
Lead Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Golisano Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Occupational Therapist
Orlando Health Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Occupational Therapist
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2019
Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
09.2016 - 07.2020
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Medical University of South Carolina
03.2016 - 08.2016
Occupational Therapist
TriCounty Therapy
07.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services
Western Michigan University