Whitney McDevitt
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Therapist
Altapointe Health System
- Facilitate groups that improve the lives of those diagnosed with a mental illness
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Train and supervise school internships
Director of Recreational Therapy
Palm Gardens Health And Rehab
2018.11 - Current
- Facilitate and oversee groups that improve the lives of geriatric patients
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Complete admission assessment and care plan for all new admission in order to document physical and psychological needs.
- Create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and recommend specialist referrals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Build family/patient relationships in order to improve care and quality of life.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Coordinate with care team on patient goals, needs and discharge planning
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors to obtain services and supplies
- Participated in training and development programs to maximize opportunities for self-development.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
University of South Alabama
08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Leisure Studies/Recreational Therapy
University of South Alabama
05.2016
Skills
- Independent
- Dependable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Treatment Program Oversight
- Quality Patient Care
- Performance Improvement
- Intervention Strategies
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Accomplishments
Graduate program- Deans List
Master of Science
Certification
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Timeline
Director of Recreational Therapy
Palm Gardens Health And Rehab
2018.11 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Altapointe Health System
Master of Science - Sports Management
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Leisure Studies/Recreational Therapy
University of South Alabama
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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