McKenzie Finch
Dolphin
Summary
Compassionate COTA/L known for driving patient independence and improving daily living skills. Experienced in developing tailored home programs and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, effective rehabilitation strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
LHC Group
Emporia, VA
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Provided ongoing support to patients during their recovery journey by addressing any concerns or barriers they may face during the rehabilitation process.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in team meetings every Tuesday, to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and develop collaborative approaches for optimal care.
- Developed personalized home programs for patients to promote continued skill development outside of therapy sessions.
- Utilized effective communication skills to present recommendations to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a clear and concise manner.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in the home setting.
- Coordinated schedules with other Speech and PT staff for seamless patient transitions between other staff's home health appointments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities in the home setting.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques, based on their home setting.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding inside the home setting to advance independence and quality of life.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapist for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
COTA/L
Center For Pediatric Therapies
Danville, VA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient overall quality of life and to advance toward individual goals in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to assess patient progress and adjust therapy goals accordingly each week with a supervision meeting.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises to promote independence in daily activities, in the home setting to continue momentum towards goals, until the following weeks therapy session.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient information.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Coordinated schedules with therapy staff for seamless patient transitions between sessions or appointments.
- Promoted professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, seminars, and maintaining currency on industry trends and best practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and develop collaborative approaches for optimal care, each month.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
COTA/L
ACME Therapies
Martinsville, VA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained equipment and therapy supplies, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members such as other SLP's, OT/R, PT/PTA'S.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Coordinated schedules with therapy staff for seamless patient transitions between sessions with other team members.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises to continue at home activities with handouts to pediatric clients parents.
COTA/L
Piedmont Regon Feeding Clinic
Danville, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted occupational therapists in patient evaluations and treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements within the field of occupational therapy, specifically in the area of feeding.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes for interdisciplinary team review.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and home exercise programs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Adapted therapeutic interventions based on individual patient needs and responses.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine / Minor in Psychology
Danville Community College / Averett University
Danville01.2018
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Fine motor skills development
- Functional mobility training
- Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA)
- Therapy planning
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Treatment Planning
- Patient and family education
- Geriatric care
- Range of motion improvement
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Wheelchair positioning
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Home health experience
- Environmental modification
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
COTA/L
LHC Group
05.2024 - 03.2025
COTA/L
Center For Pediatric Therapies
02.2022 - 08.2023
COTA/L
ACME Therapies
08.2021 - 02.2022
COTA/L
Piedmont Regon Feeding Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine / Minor in Psychology
Danville Community College / Averett University