Kynslie Porter
Cleveland Clinic
Strongsville,OH
7
years of professional experience
Experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with over 6 years in acute care, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of medically complex patients in ICUs and Neuro Units. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing staff development, optimizing clinical processes, and delivering evidence-based occupational therapy.
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist (Promoted 2/2025)
6 Years 7 Months- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, individualized treatments and discharge plans for medically complex patients within Med Surg, Oncology, Cardiac, Neuro, MICU, SICU, and NICU.
- Serve as a select Point Person role requiring a high level of accountability, including delegation, of patient populations, oversight of data entry, and resolution of complex issues to support team performance to ensure patient care expectations were upheld.
- Support department initiatives and contribute to culture of teamwork, inclusion, accountability and professional growth by acting as a member in OT quality improvement workgroups (Psychosocial Workgroup, CCRST IP OT Workgroup) with leadership and fellow CCRST OTs that focus on enhancing clinical practice, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor involved in the Acute Care fellowship program along with assisting in orientation of new OTs and providing effective feedback during their 45-day reviews, 90-day reviews, and chart audits.
- Continuously demonstrate flexibility within my days to see the right patient at the right time by creating a flexible schedule and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to create the best therapeutic environment and provide patient centered care.
- Demonstrate continued growth in clinical expertise and leadership within the acute care setting conducting and participating in CEU courses, Leadership for Life SIG and ICU SIG along with leading SIG meetings for colleagues encouraging continued professional development.
Occupational Therapist
3 Months- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by developing and implementing individualized therapy programs.
- Supervised and collaborated with COTA to create effective plans of care.
- Evaluated and treated residents with new custom wheelchairs in order to improve proper positioning and functional mobility using the wheelchair.
- Developed and implemented individualized therapy programs, improving patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Evaluated and treated residents with new custom wheelchairs in order to improve proper positioning and functional mobility using the wheelchair.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to optimize treatment schedules and enhance overall care plan.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Patient-centered care
Clinical reasoning
Activity analysis
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Functional independence
Effective communication
Patient rapport
Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Certified Fieldwork Educator
ICU SIG Chair
CCRST Certificate of Recognition
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encore Rehab
05.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Senior Occupational Therapist (Promoted 2/2025)
Cleveland Clinic
02.2020 - CurrentRead More
Cleveland State University
Master of Occupational Therapy from Occupational Therapy
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Lake Erie College
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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