Kelly Wood

Email: abo5o5@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Hermon

State: NY

Zip: 13652

Country: USA

Phone: 315-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

I am a caring Occupational Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment and time management. I am a enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as an Occupational Therapist for the disabled population as well as the geriatric population.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Utica University, Utica NY 1/2001 to 5/2008 (Occupational Therapy)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

I am a caring Occupational Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment and time management. I am a enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as an Occupational Therapist for the disabled population as well as the geriatric

population.

Licenses

Licensed OTR, State of New York and NBCOT Certified

Skill Highlights

Focused on consistent, quality care

Skilled in patient relations

Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy

Patient-focused therapy

Program development

Adaptive to changing environments

Patient assessment expert

Team training and supervision

Motor and cognitive skills training

Time management proficiency

Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

Outpatient therapy background

Geriatrics experience

Pediatrics knowledge

Patient assessment expert

Acute care comprehension

Professional Experience

January 2009 to Current

United Helpers Canton, NY

Occupational Therapist Consultant

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.

Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.

Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.

Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.

Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

October 2004 to Current

NYSARC Canton, NY

Occupational Therapist

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of occupational therapy assistants and patients.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.

Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.

October 2004 to July 2008

NYSARC Canton, NY

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

July 2003 to October 2004

Claxton-Hepburn Hospital Ogdensburg, NY

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Strictly abided by a regular schedule of therapy.

Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.

Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families.

Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.

Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Education and Training

2008 Utica University Utica, NY

Master of Science Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Community Service

Torch Run for Special Olympics 2010-2012

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