Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Fieldwork
Professional Development
References
Certification
Timeline
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Lauren Jackson

Grayson,KY

Summary

Knowledgeable employee looking to obtain a new team role position working with families to help in supporting interactions. Enjoys helping others in improving skills in all areas of occupation. History of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Dedicated worker and team member looking to help patients in assessing, implementing, and creating effective plans to improve daily functions and activities. Experienced in fast paced environments and adaptable to change.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Targeted Case Manager

Addiction Recovery Center
Louisa, KY
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients to identify needs, strengths, and resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary by utilizing de-escalation techniques and making appropriate referrals for additional support services.
  • Developed individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives in collaboration with clients.
  • Assisted clients in obtaining identification documents necessary for accessing benefits or services.
  • Coordinated with community agencies to ensure appropriate referrals for services such as housing, job training, substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling.

Occupational Therapy

Pioneer Health Group
Louisa, KY
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care as an Occupational Therapist by undertaking administrative duties, maintaining cleanliness of equipment, setting up treatment areas, and introducing patients to occupational and physical exercises.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
  • Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.

Office Manager's Assistant

S and T Contracting
Ashland, KY
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products.
  • Updated contact lists on a regular basis for use in marketing campaigns or other activities supervised by the Office Manager.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for efficient completion of projects.

Therapy Technician

Foundation Hand and Physical Therapy
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assist Physical and Occupational Therapist in providing comprehensive patient care, performing administrative duties, maintaining clean equipment, and preparing treatment areas. Also responsible for initiating occupational and physical exercises for patients.
  • Conducted assessments of assigned patients to determine their needs and abilities.
  • Assisted with preparation of patient charts for review by the clinical team.
  • Kept accurate documentation of patient visits including daily notes about progress made during session.

Intern

Sensational Kids, LLC.
Huntington, WV
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • 2-week internship during many summers working with an Occupational Therapist and COTA, working with clients with disabilities from birth to 3 years (early intervention) within a home health care setting.

Shadowing/Volunteer

Hogg Therapy
Richmond, KY
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Shadowing and Volunteering with an Occupational Therapist, 1 day per month, working with clients with disabilities from 2 y/o to 10 y/o assisting therapist within a clinical setting.

Volunteer

Huntington VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • 6-week volunteer program working with Physician Assistant and Registered Nurses, working with veterans who needed surgery consults within a hospital setting.

Shadowing/Volunteer

Lexington Prison Federal Medical Center
Lexington, KY
05.2021
  • Shadowing and Volunteering with Occupational Therapist 1 day, working with clients within a federal prison who had many external injuries, including hand therapy age ranging from 32 y/o - 75 y/o.

Education

Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy -

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2023

Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science -

Eastern Kentucky University
05.2021

Skills

  • Ethical Practice
  • Service planning
  • Client Advocacy
  • Referral Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Family Education
  • Records Management
  • Community Integration
  • Document Management
  • Office Administration
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Calendar Management
  • Data Entry

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Epsilon, 11/2021, Present
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 07/2021, Present
  • Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), 08/2021, 12/2022
  • Kappa Alpha Theta Alum 08/2018-06/2021
  • Kappa Alpha Theta Vice President

Fieldwork

  • Level II, Outpatient Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, 03/2023, 06/2023, Mackenzie Keane OTR/L, Rebecca Weisshaar OTD, OTR/L, Through my time as a student therapist at CCHMC, I have had the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge by working with 2 Occupational Therapist in an outpatient pediatric setting. Most of our patients that I am working with includes, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, CIMT, Down Syndrome, CP, Sensory Processing, Global Developmental Delay, Feeding/Oral Motor and pelvic floor.
  • Level II, Outpatient Adult Rehab, Ashland, KY, 01/2023, 03/2023, Amber Schweikart OTR/L, CLT, Through my time as a student therapist at KDMC Outpatient therapy, I had the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge by working with an Occupational Therapist in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. Most of our patients included Post CVA, TBI, hand therapy and lymphedema.
  • Level I, School Based Practice, Fall 2022, Shirley O'Brien, Through my time working in the School Based Practice Setting, I had the opportunity to gain much experience and knowledge by working with and assisting Occupational Therapist and or Special Education Teacher on occupation and preparatory based activities to help enhance child's quality of life.
  • Level I, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Spring 2022, Toby Scott-Cross, Through my time at CKRH, I had the opportunity to better my knowledge and understanding on the importance of hippotherapy for all age levels and how specifically when riding a horse, one is able to feel an experience all sensory inputs, work on stabilization, posture and body alignment.
  • Level I, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center, Fall 2021, Cassandra Ginn, Through my time at CHRC, I had the opportunity to gain much experience and knowledge by working with and assisting Occupational Therapist on different rehabilitation unit levels. Participated in client education, assisted in client transfer and therapeutic exercises, under supervision of OTR/L

Professional Development

American Heart Association, Adult and Child First Aide/CPR/AED, 07/2021, Present

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • CPR Certified 2021 - current

Timeline

Targeted Case Manager

Addiction Recovery Center
05.2024 - Current

Occupational Therapy

Pioneer Health Group
05.2023 - 05.2024

Therapy Technician

Foundation Hand and Physical Therapy
11.2021 - 11.2022

Office Manager's Assistant

S and T Contracting
10.2021 - 01.2024

Shadowing/Volunteer

Lexington Prison Federal Medical Center
05.2021

Shadowing/Volunteer

Hogg Therapy
02.2021 - 03.2021

Intern

Sensational Kids, LLC.
05.2018 - 06.2021

Volunteer

Huntington VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2016

Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy -

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science -

Eastern Kentucky University
  • CPR Certified 2021 - current
Lauren Jackson