Experienced with patient assessment, therapeutic techniques, and individualized treatment planning. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to foster patient progress and recovery. Strong understanding of therapeutic practices and patient care principles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Gt Independence
Raleigh, NC
02.2024 - Current
Assisted client with cerebral palsy with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Assisted with G-Tube feedings and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored client medications, ensuring proper G-Tube administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
Occupational Therapy Student
Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2023 - 05.2026
Fieldwork Work Level I
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pediatrics
Duke Outpatient Pediatrics
Teepa's Snow Approach Dementia Care
Duke weekday Memorial School
Professional Experience
SOTA Outreach Chairman
Presented at SSO
Presented at AOTA
Medical Assistant
Liberty Doctors
Summerville, SC
11.2020 - 08.2023
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing. Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed. Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Owner
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Mount Pleasant, SC
11.2018 - 10.2021
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Worked with customers to get them approved for loans.
Worked with loan companies to get tuition assistance for students.
Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Master Instructor
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.2018 - 03.2020
Instructor of the master's swim club.
Coordinates and teaches swimming lessons to children aged 19 months to 12 years and adults.
Promotes fitness center programs such as the youth and adult swim team programs.
Teach special education aquatics classes.
Assists with Parkinson's fitness classes.
Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Intern
Carolina Speech & Language Center
Summerville, SC
06.2009 - 08.2011
Provided assistance at events and planned activities under the supervision of Sally Asquith, manager.
Shadowed Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Audiologists during the clinics summer children's program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
01.2018
Skills
Sales
Scheduling
Bookkeeping
Business Operations
Client Needs Assessment
Staff Management
Rehabilitation techniques
Relationship Building
Advertising Campaigns
Certification
Adult and Infant Basic Life Support certified by American Red Cross