Stephanie Pressly
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Caring certified occupational therapy assistant with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist assistant with ten years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Providing skilled knowledge to patients, family members and other staff . The ability to offer supervision and training to other employees with proven success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
ABC Educational Services
12.2019 - Current
- Worked with children who had multiple needs and diagnoses; autism, ADHD, decreased cognition, genetic disorders/syndromes
- Maintaining excellent communication with faculty, staff, and parents
- Worked on pre-handwriting skills, sensory processing and visual perception, sensory integration
- Proficient with Microsoft word, Excel, power point, Google classroom -providing teletherapy to students/family
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Liberty Healthcare
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Worked with patients who had a variety of diagnoses; CVA, SCI, Parkinson's, obesity, generalized weakness, dementia
- Worked with NetHealth online documentation system to provide extensive daily/weekly notes
- Regularly maintaining open communication between family members/staff/physicians and therapy staff about patient progress/concerns
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing setting
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
Learning Charms
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Work with children in pre-k and kindergarten to increase FM, GM skills and motor development
- Maintaining great relationships with faculty and staff as well as parents
- Worked with kids in five different facilities, focused on pre-handwriting skills, sensory processing and visual perception
- Proficient with clinic source documentation; maintaining daily notes and completing makeup sessions
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Work with patients with multiple diagnoses (CVA, SCI, Parkinson's, obesity, generalized weakness, dementia)
- Placement of splints (restorative programs/follow through with staff)
- Maintaining good relationships and open communication between nursing, staff and family members
- Daily/Weekly notes-updates using Casamba online documentation
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT)
Carolinas Healthcare System
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Delivered drugs throughout the hospital using the (omnicell system)
- Worked with Physicians and Pharmacists to provide excellent patient care
- Worked in the narcotic vault, bringing in inventory and signing out drugs to deliver to all floors
- Made IV drugs (completed batch runs)
- Trained new technicians on correct standards and policies of the job
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper delivery to omnicell machines
International Flight Attendant/International Service Manager
Continental Airlines
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsible for giving in-flight safety demonstrations/announcements
- In charge of passenger safety/comfort and ease of transition on/off flights
- Yearly safety training -Boeing aircraft
- Communication between the pilots and other flight attendants, gate agents and other airline personnel
- Responsible for making all flight arrangements /creating monthly schedule while being on reserve status
- Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
- Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft , providing excellent customer service.
- Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
- Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
Education
A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2015
B.A. - Communication Studies-Mass Media
University of North Carolina -Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2005
Skills
- Payroll, time, and attendance
- Patient care
- Treatment plan adjustment
- Treatment implementation
- Progress assessments
- Documentation skills
- Geriatric treatment
- Progress monitoring
- Patient rapport building
- Staff education and training
- Group therapy
- Patient positioning
- Document management
- SOAP notes expertise
- Family and patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Licenses And Memberships
- NC state license, 9918
- SC state license, 3524
- North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- NC/SC licensed
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Liberty Healthcare
06.2020 - 09.2022
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
ABC Educational Services
12.2019 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
Learning Charms
01.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT)
Carolinas Healthcare System
03.2012 - 08.2015
International Flight Attendant/International Service Manager
Continental Airlines
12.2005 - 08.2008
B.A. - Communication Studies-Mass Media
University of North Carolina -Charlotte
A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
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