Occupational Theraist

Karla Bullock Resume

KARLA K. BULLOCK

Mount Vernon, KY 606-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – OPERATIONS MANAGER

Service driven, results oriented professional with 20 years of experience providing and directing quality rehab services in a variety of patient delivery models in fast paced, high volume and complex environments CORE COMPETENCIES

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MULTI-UNIT MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

TEAM LEADERSHIP

CUSTOMER SERVICE

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Fabrication of static and high-level dynamic

hand splints

Robotic Arm use for neurological populations

(Spinal Cord and Stroke)

Bioness H200/L300 use to regain neuromotor

control

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES Bike)

processes for muscle retraining

Dynavision and BITS use for visual, motor, and

cognitive coordination

Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and

Iontophoresis

Serial casting to include the use of bi-valve casts for tone reduction

ADL Re-Training using patient identified DME

& AE

Familiar with equipment used to adapt motor

vehicles

K Level Classification for prosthetic users

identifying components for prescription

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOMERWOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION/REHABCARE 2017-2018 STAFF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Performed initial evaluations and standardized assessments as part of an interview with patients to establish realistic and measurable goals to promote restoration of functional activities

Directly supervised and educated COTAs and students in the skilled nursing facility setting to ensure occupational therapy standards and ethics were met

Worked with patients with CHF, debility, CVAs, TKAs, THAs, multiple fractures, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, BKA’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and other conditions

Designed interventions for a variety of diagnoses to improve health consisting of therapeutic activities, ADL re-training, cognitive skills re-training, and compensatory/adaptive approaches for specific deficits

Completed home assessment recommendations and modifications to ensure a safe and successful living environment

CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AT HEALTHSOUTH 2005-2017 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/STAFF THERAPIST

Worked as a float therapist across all units (General Rehabilitation Unit, Spinal Cord Unit, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, Stroke Unit, and Pulmonary Unit) – Outpatient (adults and pediatrics) – Home Health

Served on many quality improvement committees (falls, patient discharge satisfaction, and the technology committee)

Provided supervision and leadership to many observational students and mentored many Level I and Level II occupational therapy students

Trained in Geo, Lokomat/Robot- Assisted Gait Trainer, Robotic Arm use for Spinal Cord and Stroke Research, Bioness H200 - Hand Rehabilitation System/L300 Foot-drop after neurological involvement Karla Bullock Resume

Worked with physicians to reduce Parkinson’s medication while increasing the output from the Deep Brain Stimulator with the goal of weaning the patient from medication

Extensive knowledge of upper extremity and lower extremity amputees and the phases of rehabilitation as well as competency in the use of the new prosthetic technology for UE and LE amputees

Fabricated a variety of static and high-level dynamic UE/hand splints and provided education to my OT colleagues on splint fabrication

Trained in the use of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Reimbursement

Worked with outside vendors with our seating and mobility patients primarily our difficult to position patient’s with Spinal Cord Injuries and difficult wheelchair access placement patient’s

Trained in the treatment of patients with the Deep Brain Stimulator placement for those who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease

Utilized the Pressure Mapping System to determine where our patients are getting the most pressure from various cushions, beds, mats, shower benches, and BSCs prior to making the recommendation

Worked closely with area Prosthetists and Orthotists that provided our patients with their prosthetic and orthotic devices that will meet their functional and physical needs AEGIS THERAPIES 2001-2004

DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Director of Rehabilitation for two 5-star facilities (Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation/Berea Healthcare Center) with over 186 beds and an average of 25 Medicare Part A patients

Participated in team meetings and coordinated with nursing, administrator, patients, and families to ensure the highest standard of care is being provided to all patients

Conducted weekly rehab. meetings with team to discuss patient progress, discharge planning, and patient’s plan of care

Identified staffing requirements and managed vacation coverage schedules to ensure patient care needs were met

Performed many HR duties including completing payroll, providing input on performance appraisals and providing first day orientation to all new rehab personnel

Duties were split 50/50 between providing managerial leadership/administration and performing clinical services

ROCKCASTLE HOSPITAL AND RESPIRATORY CARE CENTER 1998-2001 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/STAFF THERAPIST, 1999-2001

Practiced in Acute Care (Inpatient), SNF/LTC (Ventilator Care Unit), Outpatient (Adults and Pediatrics), Home Health, First Steps, and consulted to the school system

Managed the Occupational Therapy minutes and notation for the required MDS for all LTC patients on caseload

Provided Supervision and leadership and educated Level I and Level II Fieldwork students to enhance their knowledge of best practices

Provided community-based education to high school students, community- based clubs and to the community in general thru open-houses regarding OT

Gained extensive experience with patients who are ventilator dependent and the ordering of their oxygen supplies, nebulizers and treatments, portable and permanent ventilators

Educated patients on the utilization of a variety of adaptive and assistive technologies including patients with ALS

Responsible for wheelchair seating and mobility for some of the most difficult patients given their diagnosis and severe contracture formation from limited mobility Karla Bullock Resume

Coordinated communication with the Special Education Coordinator at the Department of Education regarding the children we saw in outpatient and provided input into the children’s IEP

Assisted in the development of a voice activated computer system for a child that was ventilator dependent so she could go to school in the public-school system PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN, 1998

Carried out Functional Maintenance Plans (FMPs) for Long Term Care patients not receiving active rehabilitation services

CONTRACT & PRN EXPERIENCE

AUREUS HEALTHCARE/KINDRED AT HOME DANVILLE KENTUCKY 2019 HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Prioritized a caseload so as to meet productivity standards and deadlines while performing services in three different counties

Gathered background data, reviewed referrals, selected and modified evaluation tools, and evaluated patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning

Assessed patient thoroughly in order to make recommendations for home modifications whether they be low-tech or high tech, appropriate DME, and AE use to increase their safety and I levels

Became familiar with specific grants available to certain targeted populations such as patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Contacted appropriate vendors regarding the ordering of patient specific DME, AE, and sensory aids in accordance with what insurance was covering the patient

Provided patients and caregivers education on safe use and recommended methods for installation of adaptive equipment

Provided training to students from accredited occupational therapy universities according to policy and procedure

HEALTHPRO-HERITAGE-WILLIAMSBURG NURSING & REHABILITATION 2018-PRESENT LONG TERM CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/PRN

Perform initial evaluations and standardized assessments as part of an interview with patients to establish realistic and measurable goals to promote restoration of functional activities

Work with patients diagnosed with CHF, debility, CVAs, TKAs, THAs, multiple fractures, dementia, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, BKAs, Multiple Sclerosis, and other conditions

Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload and developed and revised plans of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members

Design interventions for a variety of diagnoses to improve health consisting of therapeutic activities, ADL re-training, cognitive skills re-training, and compensatory/adaptive approaches for specific deficits

Assist with patient discharge planning using a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the patient’s needs resulting in a successful discharge to home at PLOF

Completed home assessment recommendations and modifications to ensure a safe and successful living environment

CENTRA HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS/WILLIAMSBURG NURSING & REHABILITATION 2018 LONG TERM CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/CONTRACT THERAPIST

Performed initial evaluations and standardized assessments as part of an interview with patients to establish realistic and measurable goals to promote restoration of functional activities

Worked with patients diagnosed with CHF, debility, CVAs, TKAs, THAs, multiple fractures, dementia, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, BKAs, Multiple Sclerosis, and other conditions Karla Bullock Resume

Designed interventions for a variety of diagnoses to improve health consisting of therapeutic activities, ADL re-training, cognitive skills re-training, and compensatory/adaptive approaches for specific deficits

Assisted with patient discharge planning using a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the patient’s needs resulting in a successful discharge to home at PLOF

Completed home assessment recommendations and modifications to ensure a safe and successful living environment

AMERICAN REHABILITATION GROUP (ARG) 2004-2005

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/STAFF THERAPIST

Provided occupational therapy services in Long Term Care, Home Health, and Outpatient settings with experience across the lifespan

Worked as a float therapist among the areas served and managed the RUG Levels for the Long-Term Care Facility

LIFELINE HOME HEALTH CARE 2001

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Taught compensatory strategies and use of AE for increasing BADL independence and educated staff on the Scope of Practice of Occupational Therapy and conducted in-services on related topics

Utilized specifically designed therapeutic activities to enhance functional performance and instructed patient and caregivers in the follow-thru of home programs EDUCATION

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

B.S. – Occupational Therapy – Magna Cum Laude

Minor: Psychology

SUE BENNETT COLLEGE

A.A.S. – Occupational Therapy

Minor: Athletic Training

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed in Occupational Therapy in the state of Kentucky NBCOT Certified

Certified in DPAMs

Certified DPAMs Supervisor

Certified in BLS

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