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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Volunteer Experience
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Lindsey Kline

Lindsey Kline

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with diverse experience working with populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Committed to providing individualized care, with strong problem-solving skills, to make the greatest impact on patients' lives.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Coastline Therapy Group
Wilmington, USA

Outpatient Pediatric Clinic

  • Collaborated with Occupational Therapist to deliver targeted treatments for neurodivergent pediatric patients, enhancing their engagement and progress
  • Facilitated therapeutic interventions, including sensory integration and fine motor skills development, to support pediatric patients in achieving daily living skills
  • Implemented standardized testing per the clinic guidelines

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Learning Tree
Wilmington, USA

Child Care Center

  • Collaborated with team to engage children in safe, age-appropriate activities of daily living, enhancing understanding of pediatric development
  • Implemented child-led, developmental play strategies to foster engagement and promote skill acquisition
  • Facilitated support for children's growth and development in child care setting, contributing to holistic development

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center
Wilmington, USA

Rehabilitation Center

  • Delivered diverse occupational therapy services to adult patients recovering from strokes, head injuries, post-operative care, and general debility, enhancing their recovery journey
  • Gained comprehensive understanding of chart review and essential medical history to effectively support treatment plans for patients in a rehabilitation setting

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Ocean House
Wilmington, USA

Mental Health Association

  • Coordinated and conducted individual and group therapy sessions for adults, fostering supportive environments for emotional and psychological growth
  • Implemented individualized treatment for day program participants for wide variety of diagnoses including stroke, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression
  • Achieved Adult Literacy Certification from Cape Fear Literacy Council, equipping to support clients in improving literacy skills

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Cape Fear Literacy Council

Certified Literacy Council

  • Collaborated with individuals of all ages using a variety of different methods for improving literacy skills
  • Skilled in identifying the essential components and impairments of literacy and implementing interventions

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Coastal Horizons
Wilmington, USA

Adults with Disabilities

  • Educated participants on adaptive equipment and implemented alternative communication strategies tailored to individual needs
  • Collaborated with adult program participants to cultivate life strategies for employment

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, USA

Acute Care

  • Created and presented an activity binder for staff use to assist with intervention planning
  • Shared ideas in binder regarding visual discrimination and sequencing of tasks
  • Excellent understanding of chart review and essential medical history in treating patients in an acute care setting
  • Utilized EPIC electronic medical record for documentation, chart review, and communication with medical team
  • Implemented treatment plans for adult acute care populations including pulmonary, cardiac, orthopedic, oncology, geriatrics, and spinal cord injuries

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
10-2020

Skills

  • Therapeutic use of self
  • Literacy improvement
  • Motor skills development
  • Home modifications
  • Activity analysis
  • Sensory integration
  • Human anatomy understanding
  • Clinical team collaboration

Certification

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Licensed, COTA/L
Certificate # 445056, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
License # 18209, North Carolina Board for Occupational Therapy

•Certified Literacy Tutor
Cape Fear Literacy Council

References

Available upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • Night to Shine at Lifepoint Church, 02/2019

Buddy

  • Office of Disability Services at the Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte, 09/2016 - 05/2017

Note Taker

  • University Meadows Elementary School, 09/2016 - 04/2017

Math Tutor 

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Coastline Therapy Group

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Learning Tree

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Ocean House

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Cape Fear Literacy Council

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Coastal Horizons

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student

Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cape Fear Community College
Lindsey Kline