Macayla Thaggard
Maryville,TN
Summary
Highly qualified professional with over three years of experience in patient care as a rehab medical assista
nt and occupational therapy assistant student. Strong dedication and focus on patient and family care in satisfaction, needs, and implementation of a strong effective environment. Excellent problem-solving skills to ensure the patient, family, team, and company are satisfied and well cared for. I am goal oriented and will complete each task given to me to my best ability while maintaining a high work ethic and following quality and safety standards. From my knowledge and experience, I can handle multitasking and ensure all tasks are completed on time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level COTA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Level I Student Fieldwork
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated team meetings and worked with management regarding client care
- Treated a wide range of medical, physical and developmental needs in adults and geriatrics
- Educated patients and family members on diagnosis, use of adaptive equipment, and therapeutic treatments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Level II Student Fieldwork
Methodist Medical Center Out Pt Pediatric Clinic
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Treated children in therapy sessions of various ages and various conditions, limitations, and deficits
- Provided patient and caregiver education regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments
- Planned and administered a range of treatment and therapeutic exercise programs involving skilled use of functional activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Rehab Medical Assistant
Blount Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Responsibilities include assisting in treatments and patient care, transporting patients, organizing gyms, administrative file upkeep, making the therapists daily treating schedules, cleaning, ordering supplies, stocking, and helping physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Experience with geriatrics and adults with various physical disabilities, illnesses, and injuries.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Level 1 Student Fieldwork
Mission Hope Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked with children in therapy sessions of various ages and various conditions, limitations, and deficits.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05.2024
Skills
- Proficient with Computer Technology
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Goal Oriented
- Strong Adherence to Policy/Safety Standards
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Adaptability
- Great Communication
- Organized
- Creative
- Adaptive
- Compassionate/Kind
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
Activities
- Community Service: Costa Rica/City of Panama trip gathering school supplies and teaching life skills group in rural areas.
Timeline
Level I Student Fieldwork
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
Level II Student Fieldwork
Methodist Medical Center Out Pt Pediatric Clinic
01.2024 - 02.2024
Level 1 Student Fieldwork
Mission Hope Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - 10.2023
Rehab Medical Assistant
Blount Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Roane State Community College