Assistant Mental He

Taylor J. Greene

***.****.***@*****.*** 229-***-****

*** **** ****** ** - *** B 502, Atlanta, GA 30318

SUMMARY

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant that is passionate and highly motivated in helping others achieve their goals. Experienced with geriatric and pediatric populations. Patient and kind with a passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills to promote independence in their activities of daily living. Known for strong time management, multitasking and communication skills.

SKILLS

Clinical team collaboration

Problem resolution ability

Personal and professional integrity

Critical thinking proficiency

Organization and planning

BLS provider

EXPERIENCE

Innovative Therapy Concepts/LifeBrite Hospital

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – LifeBrite Hospital – Blakely, GA. – July 2019 to present

Swing bed and Nursing home combined

Facilitate ADLs and assist patients to gain, recover, or maintain function and confidence to promote independence.

Provides assistances to the Occupational Therapist in developing a treatment regimen for the patients.

Provides direct hands-on assistance by guiding patients through the treatment plan step by step.

Educate/Teaches patients in the usage of adaptive equipment/devices and safety techniques.

Provides the proper documentation and evaluation of a patient’s progress.

Creates individualized home exercise programs for clients to improve health and wellness when returning home.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Fieldwork Level 2 - Phoebe Northwest Pediatrics Albany, GA. October 2018 - December 2018

Out-patient, Pediatric clinic experience.

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, developed and implemented treatment sessions to the pediatric population consisting of developmental delays, congenital, mental and physical disabilities, and sensory and cognitive deficits.

Treatments focused on increasing FMC, ADL and IADL performance, developmental skills such as handwriting, feeding, play, and dressing skills.

Behavioral, Biomechanical, Neurodevelopmental and Developmental approaches of therapy to complete set goals of the clients.

Administered the Peabody Developmental Motor scales, the Beery VMI, and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency.

Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient's progress using a standardized note writing format.

Facilitated understanding of the treatment session process by communicating with patients and families.

Assisted the occupational therapist in the evaluation of patients.

Maintained appropriate documentation of patient progress.

Prepared, maintained, and cleaned treatment areas after daily use.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Fieldwork Level 2 - Lee County Health and Rehab Leesburg, GA August 2018 - October 2018

Short term or long-term rehab, SNF experience.

Under direct and close supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, developed and implemented treatment sessions to the Geriatric population.

Treatment interventions focused on addressing activities of daily living, increasing functional mobility and strength, educating patients with energy conservation techniques, adaptive equipment, task simplification, and improving patient's strengths and weaknesses.

The patient case load consisted of hip replacements, back injury, spinal cord injury, falls, knee replacements, weakness and endurance deficits, CHF, and CVA.

Implementation of treatment interventions involved grading functional activities to increase endurance, strength, FM, dynamic standing balance, and AROM.

Educating clients on the proper use of adaptive equipment and proper transfer techniques to improve the safety of the client in their environment.

Student Volunteer

Advocacy Resource Center-Adult Day Care Albany, GA June 2018 - July 2018

Mental health group setting, classroom experience for individuals over the age of 18.

Under the direct supervision of OTA program director, weekly treatment sessions involving therapeutic media to engage groups in activities.

Groups ranged from 2-10 clients in leisure activities, facilitating ADL and IADL functioning.

A mock care plan utilizing patient information, the treatment sessions were designed and implemented, SOAP note recording was used.

Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with classmates and teachers.

Documented resident's session and recorded statistics.

Level I Fieldwork Student

Fieldwork Level 1 - Albany Area Hand Therapy Albany, GA. March 2018 - March 2018

Observed and assisted an OT for one week in daily functions of the facility for clients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity.

Observation of treatment implementations included strengthening of the hand/upper extremity, modalities, custom splint fabrication or adjustments, ROM, and exercises for the hand/upper extremity.

Assisted the OT with strengthening exercises and splinting devices.

Level I Fieldwork Student

Fieldwork Level 1 - Dougherty County School Systems Albany, GA. February 2018 - February 2018

Observed and assisted an OT for one week in treatment implementations of clients ranging from Pre-K to middle school to develop a better understanding of treatment skills needed for the Pediatric population.

Treatments focused on increasing developmental skills, ADL and IADL participation within the classroom.

Goals were set, based on the Individual Education Plan of the child.

Provided education and instruction to teachers.

Observed the treatment sessions of patients provided by the occupational therapist using the established treatment plan.

Assisted with the preparation, maintaining, and cleaning of the treatment areas after daily use.

Level I Fieldwork Student

Fieldwork Level 1 - Florida State Hospital Chattahoochee, FL. January 2018 - January 2018

Inpatient psychiatric hospital experience.

Observed many different mental health diagnoses/classes including: Substance abuse, depression/suicidal, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, trauma and stressor-related disorders.

Class observation included: Music therapy, art therapy, substance abuse, nutritional/self-care, and self-expression classes.

Observed the instruction of small groups on individual aspects of subject matter.

Completed different assignments pertaining to the treatment sessions of the groups.

Student Volunteer

Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Conference October 2018 - October 2018

I assisted with the registration process and organization, the silent auction, and food and room set up.

I also had the opportunity to assist with escorting Amy Lamb, AOTA president, to the airport.

Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor.

Ensured that store displays were always stocked with the right amount of merchandise.

Aided with special projects, including such duties as the Silent Auction.

Greeted members, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel to maximize team efficiency.

Student Volunteer

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA March 2017 - March 2017

Initial experience to obtain/gain knowledge of the Occupational therapy profession.

Observed and shadowed a COTA for 40+ hours.

Observation included stroke patients, hip replacements, cardiac patients, motor vehicle accident, and knee replacement patients.

Gained knowledge of treatment interventions, adaptive devices, and documentation.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Science Degree: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Albany State University Albany, GA 2018

Cum laude graduate

3.51 GPA

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - Issue Date - 1/16/2018

Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certification # - 419222 - Certification date - 03/22/2019 - Licensed #OTA002540 - Issued date - 4/18/2019

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