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Taylor Taylor

Bristol

Summary

Personable and compassionate Occupational Therapist with a strong background in therapeutic techniques, seeking to enhance patient independence through innovative interventions and comprehensive discharge planning. Skilled in clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration, I effectively utilize activity analysis and patient education to achieve optimal outcomes. Committed to restoring function and preventing disability through tailored treatment strategies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Ballad Health, Smyth County Community Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.

Occupational Therapy Student

Ballad Health, Bristol Hand Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
  • Utilized advanced assessment tools to accurately diagnose hand injuries and plan appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Applied extensive knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics when prescribing specific exercises and treatments.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Milligan University
Elizabethton, TN
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Milligan University
Elizabethton, TN
05-2021

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Activity analysis
  • Discharge planning
  • Home modifications
  • Patient rapport building
  • Time management

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • LSVT completed December 2023
  • TN PAMs course taken June 2023

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Ballad Health, Smyth County Community Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Occupational Therapy Student

Ballad Health, Bristol Hand Center
08.2023 - 11.2023

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Milligan University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Milligan University
Taylor Taylor