Krystal Mitchinson
Westland,MI
Summary
Professional with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Center for Forensic Psychiatry
05.2021 - Current
- Developed structured interventions supporting daily living skills, coping strategies, and community reintegration.
- Evaluated patient functional abilities to inform individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups addressing cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial rehabilitation goals.
- Documented assessments, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in clinical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and align treatment priorities.
- Adapted therapeutic activities to support safety, engagement, and patient readiness.
- Reviewed patient progress to refine goals and promote functional independence.
- 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.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Advocated for occupational therapy services within healthcare system, highlighting value of occupational therapy in patient care.
- Increased patient engagement in therapeutic activities by incorporating innovative occupational therapy techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction by customizing therapy interventions to align with individual preferences and goals.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College
Flint, MI01-2000
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient assessment
- Mental health interventions
- Treatment plan adjustment
- Activity analysis
- Caseload management
- Needs evaluation
- EMR / EHR
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Written communication
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed in Michigan-since 2021
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - since 2021
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Center for Forensic Psychiatry
05.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College
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