Taylor Murphy
Lutherville-Timonium,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic professional focused on meeting and exceeding objectives seeking Occupational Therapist position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of strengths-oriented, evidence-based, and person-centered practices to improve daily functioning through individual and group therapy sessions. Personal strengths in ability to adapt, maintain solutions-oriented approach to challenges, while providing clear, direct communication with patients and team members.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Occupational Therapist
University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Utilized clinical reasoning and observation during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Active participant in Recovery Committee to improve patient and staff experiences.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated successful outcomes while working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Stylist
Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Consultation, strong communication, and time management.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
OT Intern
Sheppard Pratt Community Services
Timonium, MD
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Level II Psychosocial Fieldwork
- Gathered information about client history, strengths, and limitations through chart review, treatment team meetings, and face-to-face interactions.
- Developed and implemented OT groups into a residential treatment setting, including a cooking skills group.
- ADL & IADL education and training
- Individual & group therapy for topics such as pre-vocational skills, coping strategies, organizational strategies, and smoking cessation strategies.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on client progress.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
OT Student
University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute
Woodlawn, MD
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Level II Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork
- Evaluation & discharge planning, developing & editing plans of care, ADL & IADL training, individual & group therapy, caregiver training.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients and enhance overall independence and functioning.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Meticulously reviewed records on a daily basis to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to promote best patient care and outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Occupation & Well-Being
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2020
Skills
- NBCOT certified; Licensed in Maryland to practice occupational therapy
- AHA BLS CPR Certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
- Microsoft Office
- EPIC and Evolv electronic health records
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Clinical Reasoning
- Active Listening
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Group Dynamics and Management
Timeline
Psychiatric Occupational Therapist
University Of Maryland Medical System
10.2021 - Current
OT Intern
Sheppard Pratt Community Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
OT Student
University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute
01.2021 - 03.2021
Stylist
Floyd's 99 Barbershop
07.2019 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Occupation & Well-Being
Towson University
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