Therapy Assistant Project Management

Maikel McCaskill-Wyatt

Phone: 704-***-****. Email: *********@*****.*** Location: Charlotte, NC 28216

SUMMARY:

Motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong foundation in project management and healthcare information systems. Proven expertise in EHR/EMR systems, cross-functional collaboration, and healthcare technology implementations. Former high-performing retail sales professional. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Highly skilled in time management, planning, data analysis, and problem-solving. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set to excel in Project Manager roles.

SKILLS:

- Project Management

- Healthcare Information Systems

- EHR/EMR Expertise

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Risk Management

- Stakeholder Communication

- Data Analysis

- Process Improvement

- Team Leadership

- MS Office Tools

- SharePoint

- PowerBI

EDUCATION:

Master of Healthcare Informatics

Purdue University Global

GPA: 4.0

November 2021

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University, Daytona Beach, Florida

December 2017

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

May 2015

WORK HISTORY:

Remote Project Coordinator

Institute For Medical Research, Durham, NC

June 2022 - Present

- Identify and mitigate project risks, proposing effective solutions and contingency plans.

- Coordinate deployment of PHASER (pharmacogenomic testing for Veterans) program at Charleston VA & Hines VA sites.

- Conduct daily remote team meetings, ensuring effective communication and coordination across different time zones and locations.

- Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring project satisfaction and engagement.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and requirements.

- Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators, and provide insights for improvement.

- Developed and proposed workflows for clinical order reminder checks (CROCs) to ensure interoperability within CPRS systems.

Account Executive/Senior Placement Specialist

BlueDot Cares, Charlotte, NC

November 2021 - April 2022

- Executed senior care placements within Northeast Charlotte region, managing 20+ accounts.

- Promoted company services, participated in community events, and established referral relationships.

- Screened, assessed, and matched seniors with appropriate living care options.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed

Adaptive Rehab Services, Charlotte, NC

May 2019 - June 2021

- Provided individualized treatment to patients aged 65 and up with physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.

- Proficient in Rehab Optima EHR for accurate documentation.

- Led projects to improve patient care, including occupation-based activities and home exercise programs.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed

Accordius Health, Salisbury, NC

February 2018 - May 2019

- Demonstrated effective time management techniques, maintaining a productivity level of 90% per day.

- Provided individualized treatment to patients aged 50 to 99 with physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.

- Conducted in-services on body mechanics, transfer training, splinting, and adaptive equipment.

Store Manager

Crazy 8/Gymboree, Charlotte, NC

January 2014 - January 2016

- Developed and achieved daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals.

- Recruited talent, conducted interviews, and led new hire orientation.

- Oversaw merchandising standards during rollout launches.

Licenses and Certifications:

- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, State of North Carolina (2017-present)

- CPR/HIPAA Certified

- Proficient in Rehab Optima EHR

- Project Management Certification – Google Career Certificates

References available upon request.

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