MacKenzie Summers
Harrisville
Summary
Dedicated results-driven Occupational Therapist specializing in patient assessment, treatment planning, intervention execution, and advocacy. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient mobility and independence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Fairmont
09.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to align with patient goals and improve therapeutic effectiveness.
- Assessed patient needs to design customized therapy plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and home exercises to enhance adherence and outcomes.
- Documented therapy sessions and maintained accurate patient records.
- Advocated for patient needs within the rehabilitation program framework.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Assessed patient functional abilities and environments to identify interventions that promote independence.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Assisted individuals returning from hospitalization in adjusting back into their home environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
- Conducted home and workplace assessments to recommend modifications promoting accessibility and safety.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations and training to support patient independence.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies.
- Led training sessions for caregivers and healthcare staff on safe and effective patient handling techniques.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
Occupational Therapy Student
Select Medical
Morgantown
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assessed and developed tailored interventions for patients with complex medical needs
- Implemented individualized treatment programs for each patient based on their needs.
- Conducted evaluations to assess patient progress and adjust therapy techniques accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes and support.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to align care plans with patient needs.
- Adapted activities to match each client's abilities, promoting engagement and progress.
- Demonstrated proper positioning techniques for use with various adaptive equipment.
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Functional assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Adaptive equipment training
- Treatment plan adjustment
- Therapeutic exercises
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric treatment
- Patient positioning
- Wheelchair seating
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Caregiver training
- Staff education and training
- EMR / EHR
- Goal setting
- Clinical reasoning
- Strength training
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Communication skills
Certification
Occupational Therapist - Licensed in Florida
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
Select Medical
02.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University