Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Barista

Stacie Russell

Cross Plains,WI

Summary

Encouraging and eager problem-solver with talents for leading, motivating and executing, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of individuals in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Server/Hostess/Assistant to Manager/Owner

Dorf Haus Supper Club
Sauk City, WI
10.2006 - Current
  • Offer enthusiastic and personable service to all customers to ensure positive dining experience.
  • Organize and lead banquet services for variety of clientele/events including celebrations of life, weddings, anniversaries, Quinceanera, corporate holiday events, birthdays, etc.
  • Assist with off-site food and beverage catering events.
  • Assist with guest inquiries, take-out orders, restaurant cleanliness and organization, escalation of presenting needs/concerns to management.
  • Resolve guest complaints quickly and efficiently.
    Assist manager/owner with nightly flow and operations and maintain continuity between FOH and BOH
  • Motivate and train employees according to establishment requirements/guidelines.
  • Food handling and safety certified.

In-home Personal Therapist/Patient Care Attendant

Self-Employed
Madison, Wisconsin
03.2021 - Current
  • Build strong rapport with clients and family, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Assess clients' mental, physical, and emotional health needs, recommended treatment interventions and monitor progress.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing improvement in ADLs, functional transfers and mobility, use of DME and assistive devices and more related to in-home rehabilitation and recovery.
  • Assist patient with ADLs, therapeutic exercises, community mobility, transportation to/from appointments and community engagements, household chores and more.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

GL Rehabilitation
Madison, WI
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in post-acute/skilled rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and exercise equipment.
  • Supported patients in occupational therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, completing functional screens, facilitating interdisciplinary correspondence & collaborations.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aegis Therapies
Sauk City, WI
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in short-term rehab, outpatient, and long-term care settings.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Performed various assessments including SLUMS, Barthel Index, ACLS, KU balance, MMT, FFRT, and more to establish functional baselines and assess progress.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Stellar Rehabilitation LLC
Verona, WI
10.2011 - 03.2021
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Home Health and Outpatient settings.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to maximize patients overall well-being
  • Increase patients ability to complete activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, self-feeding, exercise, and mobility through tailored therapeutic activities and exercise.
  • Performed various cognitive assessments such as ACLS, MOCA, SLUMS.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, MI, CVA, TIA, COPD and more.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, safety recommendations and home exercises.
  • Facilitated on-going assessments of patient/family/facility needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Supported company with administrative tasks when needed.
  • Community marketing and educational trainings to promote company's services and dedication to patient care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
2009

Skills

  • Occupational therapy techniques understanding
  • Clinical judgment & assessment
  • Training/educating experience
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medicare/Medicaid statutes and regulations
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

National Board for Certification in Occpational Therapy (NBCOT)

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by State of Wisconsin
  • BLS/CPR/AED by American Heart Association
  • ServSafe Food Handler by National Restaurant Association

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

GL Rehabilitation
09.2021 - 02.2023

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aegis Therapies
05.2021 - 09.2021

In-home Personal Therapist/Patient Care Attendant

Self-Employed
03.2021 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Stellar Rehabilitation LLC
10.2011 - 03.2021

Server/Hostess/Assistant to Manager/Owner

Dorf Haus Supper Club
10.2006 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Madison Area Technical College
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by State of Wisconsin
  • BLS/CPR/AED by American Heart Association
  • ServSafe Food Handler by National Restaurant Association
Stacie Russell