Melissa Bramel
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
Background includes working with geriatric patients to improve quality of life and skills in self-care and leisure activities. Knowledgeable occupational therapy professional dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
LifeCare Centers of Morehead
Morehead, KY
02.2013 - Current
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
Store Manager
Music Land Group
Morehead, KY
11.1999 - 01.2002
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Conducted staff evaluations and determined promotions and realignments or reductions in workforce.
- Improved store status from market worst to best by implementing process improvements and identifying performance gaps for corrective action.
- Oversaw merchandising and displays, signage, decorations and cleaning to maintain safety and readiness for customers.
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2011
Skills
- Goal setting proficiency
- Disease specialization proficiency
- Patient positioning understanding
- Initial patient assessments
- Documentation abilities
- Progress evaluations
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
Affiliations
Two time award recipient of "whatever it takes" award
Rehab professional of the year award-2017
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
LifeCare Centers of Morehead
02.2013 - Current
Store Manager
Music Land Group
11.1999 - 01.2002
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentucky University