Mackenzie Ross, MOT, OTR/L
Winchester,VA
Summary
Motivated, compassionate, and patient-centered OT with clinical experience in acute care and outpatient neuro settings. Skilled in conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, and in communicating with interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, quality care to all patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs and developed customized treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and independence with self care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and safe discharge recommendations.
- Was a Clinical Instructor for a full time level II student in this setting
- Completed Safety Coach training and am currently the Rehab representative.
- Documented efficiently and effectively in electronic medical record system, EPIC.
- Involved in “NICHE” committee with nursing staff to enhance geriatric population experience during acute admissions.
Occupational Therapist Clin II
ValleyHealth
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Started part time from October 2020-June 2021; then transitioned to full time.
- Evaluated and assessed patient needs to determine safe discharge planning, recommendations and appropriate DME/AD.
- Participated in multiple interdisciplinary committees including Orthopedic Front Line Work Group, Total Joint Center of Excellence Work Group, United Way Committee, and Special Events Committee.
- Taught weekly pre-operative Total Joint classes to patients who were scheduled for a total hip or knee surgery in accordance with JCAHO accreditation.
- Mentored 3 part time OTD students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Led a Parkinson's Support Group for the community to promote accessibility and empowerment to patients and caregivers.
- Provided evidenced-based treatment interventions to maximize quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and patients to enhance communication regarding patient needs, patient-centered goals, and safety.
- Documented accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record, EPIC.
Volleyball Coach
Battle Volleyball Club
Manassas, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Developed training programs for athletes to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Coordinated practice schedules to optimize player availability and facility use.
- Created and implemented skill clinics for specific positions for players.
Occupational Therapist
Wampler And Associates Rehabilitation OP Neuro
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Evaluated and assessed patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders to address OT needs.
- Provided evidenced based treatment interventions to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and quality of life through meaningful patient-centered occupations.
- Provided standardized LSVT BIG treatment as prescribed to promote BIG movements per treatment plan and protocol.
- Created customized home exercise programs and educational handouts to empower patients and families to continue treatment outside of skilled therapy sessions.
Caregiver
Phyllis Perry
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing and personal grooming, to maximize independence and safety. Completed daily exercises for strengthening and mobility.
- Completed cleaning, cooking, medication management, and managed doctor's appointments.
Education
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Area of Study - Health Promotion, 2013-2015
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Clinical reasoning
- Discharge planning and DME recommendations
- Direct patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family and patient education
Certification
- Board Certified Occupational Therapist, Certification #437103
- Virginia Occupational Therapy License #:0119008581
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- West Virginia Occupational Therapy License: awaiting response from board
Volunteer Experience
- Front Royal Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Organized and conducted a group for caregivers and patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Provided socialization opportunities, education, guest speakers, and activities to promote health and accessibility for this population. 12/2022- Current
- Annual Physicals: Assessed visual acuity, vitals, and weight and height of students in Warren and other neighboring counties. 5/2022, 5/2023, 5/2024
- Wampler and Associates Rehabilitation: Learned research based skills for group interventions and fall prevention techniques in a PD Neuro-wellness Program. Fall 2017-Spring 2019
- Rock Steady Boxing: Aided with set up, spotting clients, and running boxing stations for participants with PD. Summer 2018
- YMCA Neuro-wellness Program: Guided sessions for patients status post stroke or with other neurological disorders. Summer 2018
Fieldwork Experience
Level II Student: Page Memorial Hospital, Transitional Care Unit. Luray, VA 9/2019-12/2019
- Full-time in a transitional care unit at a critical access hospital. Reviewed medical charts, attended interdisciplinary team meetings, completed evaluations and assessments, and planned and implemented treatment plans to patients.
Level II Student: Manassas Health and Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Facility. Manassas, VA 6/2019-9/2019
- Full-time in a skilled nursing facility. Completed medical chart reviews, evaluations and assessments, attended weekly interdisciplinary meetings, and planned and implemented both individual and group treatments.
Level I Student: Warren Memorial Hospital Outpatient. Front Royal, VA Spring 2019
- Experienced treating wide range of diagnoses including Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke, several orthopedic injuries, Cerebral Palsy, functional neurological disorders, and wrist fractures. Planned and implemented 2-3 treatment sessions and practiced documentations skills in SOAP format.
Level I Student: Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services, Summer Autism Camp. Harrisonburg, VA Summer 2018
Level I Student: Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services, Interprofessional Autism Clinic (IPAC). Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2017
Accomplishments
- Safety Coach Certification, 2025
- Good Catch Award recipient for patient safety, March 2024
- Graduate Student Association Travel Grant Recipient, Spring 2019
- Presented Research at American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Spring 2019
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member, 2017-Current
- Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Member, 2017-2019
- Basic Life Support Certified, American Heart Association, 2017-Current
- Social Chair Executive Member for Student Occupational Therapy Association, 2018-2019
- James Madison University Dean's list, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019
- Lynchburg College Dean's list, 2014/2015
- Lynchburg College Founder's Academic Scholarship
- Lynchburg College Founder's Grant
- Lynchburg College Volleyball Team Captain 2014-2015
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee- Volleyball Representative, 2014-2015
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference Volleyball Sportsmanship Award 2013, 2014
- Highland School Female Athlete of the Year, 2013
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Battle Volleyball Club
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist Clin II
ValleyHealth
10.2020 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist
Wampler And Associates Rehabilitation OP Neuro
10.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
Phyllis Perry
05.2020 - 07.2020
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Area of Study - Health Promotion, 2013-2015
Lynchburg College