Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments in an acute care setting.
Patient diagnoses and disorders ranged from orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, vascular, oncology, and general debilitation to trauma and intensive care unit patients.
Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and family members, as well as when collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan for patients safe discharge and transition home or to their next site of care.
Conducted thorough orientations for six new hire Occupational Therapists.
PRN Occupational Therapist
St. Dominic's Hospital
Jackson, MS
07.2019 - 09.2020
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments in an acute care setting.
Patient diagnoses and disorders included orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, oncology, and general debilitation, along with intensive care unit patients.
Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and family members, as well as when collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan for patients safe discharge and transition home or to their next site of care.
PRN Occupational Therapist
Mid South Rehab Services
Jackson, MS
05.2019 - 09.2020
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments in a rural hospital setting, including swingbed and outpatient services, as well as in a skilled nursing facility.
Created detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, outcomes, and discharge summaries, as well as upgrading and downgrading goals when appropriate.
Composed at-home training programs, educating patients and caregivers on treatment plans and goals.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-2015
Certification
Registered Occupational Therapist, NBCOT
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Virginia
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association