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Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Therapy planning
  • Cognitive health activities
  • Operational improvement
  • One-on-one patient support
  • MS Office
  • Art-therapy-based interventions
  • Organization
  • Treatment coordination
  • Animal-assisted therapy

Work Experiences

  • Contributed to data collection projects aimed at identifying trends in patient participation, resulting in evidence-based improvements to therapy programs.
  • Aligned therapy activities with treatment plans.
  • Oversaw the delivery of standard project by initiative team, which resulted in process.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to support patients' mental and emotional well-being through therapeutic recreation, resulting in process.
  • Adjusted treatment plans.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Adjusted activity schedules for patients with cognitive impairments.
  • Achieved a 22% reduction in overall incidents.
  • Collaborated with family members.
  • Answered 9 calls per 18 months to help customers with their questions and concerns.

Summaries

  • Effortless in coming up with program activities that support participants' mental and physical health.
  • Achieved a 69% success rate.
  • Conducted recreational therapy sessions.
  • Consistently recognized for patient-centered care, focusing on personalized recreational activities that resulted in improved participation rates by 17%.
  • Recreational Therapist Assistant with 17 years of experience organizing recreational activities as therapy and medical treatment to support participants' improved wellness.
  • Aptitude for reporting.
  • Collaborated with therapists to ensure smooth recreation schedules.
  • Adaptable in tailoring programming to individual interests, abilities, and health needs in order to promote healthy living, independence, and goal attainment.
  • Committed to enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Creative problem-solver specializing in adaptive sports program design.

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated group therapeutic exercises designed to address specific psychological or physical rehabilitation needs, contributing to a 39% increase in patient engagement.
  • Engaged patients in water-based recreational therapies such as aquatic aerobics, leading to improved motor skills and balance in 15 patients.
  • Assisted the Recreational Therapist in conducting thorough behavior observations, which aided in accurate diagnosis and timely intervention for 10 patients.
  • Documented and maintained updates on all patients’ progress in line with HIPAA requirements, improving communication between staff members and reducing discrepancies in care plans by 29%.
  • Provided in-depth patient progress reports that were shared with interdisciplinary teams to adjust treatment when necessary, enhancing patient care plans' precision and effectiveness.
  • Designed therapeutic recreation programs for children with developmental disabilities, resulting in increased patient engagement by 83% at weekly sessions.
  • Facilitated stress reduction techniques, such as guided meditations and relaxation exercises, improving patient coping mechanisms by 6%.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic recreation techniques to reduce reliance on medication among patients with chronic pain, lowering medication usage by 32% in three years.
  • Helped design and test a modified recreation therapy assessment tool, leading to quicker patient evaluations and a 48% improvement in treatment start times.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate patient records and organized therapy schedules, improving efficiency and therapy session attendance by 54%.

Affiliations

  • Certification in Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
  • Participant in Special Olympics Unified Sports Program
  • Recreation Assistant at process
  • Project Management Institute
  • International Council of Nurses
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • International Association of Activity Professionals (IAAP)
  • Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program Certified Handler
  • Brain Injury Association of Atlanta
  • Volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Art Therapy Facilitator Certification – Lakeside Partners
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) - Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Music Therapy Certification – Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
  • Certification in Geriatric Care and Activities Planning – metric

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