GEORVONNA N.
PORTER
Arlington TX, 76011
ad5n8h@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented occupational therapy professional offering expertise in helping clients thrive across different contexts. Promote long-term success with comprehensive approaches, including skill-building, environmental modification, home exercise programs and caregiver education. Make accurate treatment decisions based on in-depth history reviews and direct assessments.
SKILLS
• Team Leadership • Competent in Excel • Competent in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in height, weight, body
composition, HR, and BP
measurements.
• Proficient in Graded Exercise Test
EXPERIENCE
Level II Fieldwork Student
Baptist Health Rehab Institute- OP Neuro/Ortho Little Rock, AR March 2022 - June 2022
• Developed and performed therapy interventions with proper application of protocols, theory, and frame of references.
• Demonstrated critical reasoning and knowledge for complex situations for modifying treatment plans for patient outcomes.
• Provided therapeutic and administrative support to patients and lead Therapist.
• Performed needs assessment to determine facility appropriateness in plan of care delivery.
• Represented the facility with professionalism by properly greeting the patients before assisting therapy sessions.
• Executed treatment plans for patients with fractures, shoulder replacements, amputations, traumatic injuries, and other complex surgeries, and illnesses.
• Selected and provided direct occupational therapy for outpatient population of TBI, CVA, hand injuries, and other neurological and ortho diagnoses.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Reach Therapy Services- Peds School/OP Conway, AR January 2022 - March 2022
• Utilized activity analysis to determine focal point of client's deficits to address areas of needs.
• Utilized strength based and client centered approach for best practice outcomes.
• Lead standardized assessments and interventions and visually and verbally explained the importance of therapeutic assistance.
• Provided problem solving skill set to initiate treatment plan of care and discharge planning. Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Children's Hospital-Acute Care LA, New Orleans
October 2021 - October 2021
• Handled and record patient forms and data following HIPAA and safeguarding procedures.
• Integrated appropriate professional behaviors, confidentiality, and compliance with ethical standards within a practice setting during interactions with clients, families and other professionals.
• Integrated appropriate professional behaviors, confidentiality, and compliance with ethical standards within a practice setting during interactions with clients, families and other professionals. Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Kidsource Therapy - OP Peds/ Home Health Peds Benton, AR May 2021 - May 2021
• Analyzed and evaluate the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury on occupational performance.
• Developed an intervention plan based upon evaluation findings, appropriate theoretical perspectives, and client needs.
Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Services Little Rock, Arkansas January 2024-
March 2024
• Fostered efficiency through strategic workflow planning and complex schedule management.
• Developed individualized treatment plans to address emotional, behavioral and social challenges in students.
• Monitored student progress by regularly reviewing treatment goals and adjusting interventions as needed.
• Trained caregivers in techniques for helping patients with therapy and how to provide continuing support. Occupational Therapist
MGA Homecare Dallas, TX.
March 2024- Current
• Reviewed physician referrals and evaluated appropriateness of occupational therapy services for each client.
• Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, progress, billing information and discharge planning.
• Wrote detailed reports summarizing patient outcomes following completion of therapy services.
• Worked closely with insurance providers to obtain authorizations for services rendered.
• Supported patient need, continuously assessing functional progress, safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy Credentials University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas August 2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Exercise Science University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
August 2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Science and Liberal Arts University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas May 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
• First Aid & CPR - December 2023- December 2025 Certified Training: The United States Air Force - February 2016
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC Occupational Therapy Registered OTR Certification [ Certification Number 503541]
• TX Executive Council of Physical/ Occupational Therapy Examiners License Number 124268
• Arkansas State Medical Board - Application Still Routing