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Madison Krouse

Columbia,SC

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in retirement and short-term rehabilitation care. Dedicated to restoring functional independence, optimizing quality of life, and facilitating smooth transitions back to home or long-term living environments. Passionate about providing personalized care and support to individuals in need, with a strong commitment to improving overall well-being. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Functional Pathways LLC.
02.2024 - Current

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  • Performed evaluations and assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Treated 10-12 patients daily while completing progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
  • Monitored patient responses to therapy, adjusting techniques as necessary.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions upon leaving facility.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Supervised COTAS

Level II A Fieldwork Student – Outpatient Pediatrics

Lighthouse Therapeutics
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated and treated multiple patients ages 0-16 with various diagnoses
  • Developmental Delays, Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, etc.
  • Participated and managed a weeklong summer camp program
  • Collaborated with caregivers on developing weekly feedback & co-tx with other therapists
  • Documented assessment results and daily progress notes
  • Completed Peabody, BOT-2, Sensory Profile and updated/created patient goals
  • Created treatment plans, HEP, and DC summaries

Level II B Fieldwork Student-Acute Care

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assessed and evaluated patients from ages ranging from ages 30-90
  • Amputations, hip/knee replacements, fractures, dementia, COPD, spinal injuries, strokes, etc.
  • MMT, ROM, 6-click, Functional transfers, Bed mobility, ADL/IADLs
  • Created goals based upon client’s functional abilities and needs
  • Provided education and recommendation for DME/AE use for patients
  • Managed full caseload ranging from 6-10 patients daily
  • Created treatment sessions, collaborated with case management/nurses, as well as other therapists during co-tx sessions
  • Assisted with supervision of COTA’s
  • Communicated with family and patients about OT’s role and purpose in the recovery process
  • Provided DC recommendations and HEPs

Level I Fieldwork Student-Pediatrics

Easterseals
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Observed multiple pediatric OT in-home sessions via telehealth
  • Reviewed various documentation systems and analyzed assessment results

Level I Fieldwork Student-Acute Care

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Observed 5-8 patients daily of varying ages
  • Amputations, spinal cord injuries, fractures, hip replacements, etc.
  • Assisted in treatment sessions and analyzed documentation

Level I Fieldwork Student-Mental Health

Babcock Center Inc
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Participated and created group session activities for patients ranging from 50-70 yrs
  • Observed work ready programs to assist patients with finding jobs
  • Interviewing, writing resumes, appropriate attire, etc.

Undergraduate Practicum

Bridges Preschool Program at The Therapy Place
01.2021
  • Evaluated a variety of pediatric diagnosis from ages 0-5
  • Facilitated activities to stimulate fine motor, gross motor, & sensory skills
  • Utilized assistive technology & equipment to aid children in the classroom
  • Adaptive seating, AAC devices, wheelchairs, rollators, AFO’s, etc.
  • Experienced therapy sessions and cotreatments with other disciplines such as SLP and PTs
  • 300 hours

Education

Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Columbia, SC
05.2023

Bachelor of Exercise Science - undefined

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Family and patient education
  • Intervention planning
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Documentation skills
  • Discharge planning

Certification

  • OTR/L
  • NBCOT
  • Student Occupational Therapy Association, member (2021-2022)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association, member
  • Certified in First Aid & CPR
  • Certified in QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Functional Pathways LLC.
02.2024 - Current

Level II B Fieldwork Student-Acute Care

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Level II A Fieldwork Student – Outpatient Pediatrics

Lighthouse Therapeutics
05.2022 - 07.2022

Level I Fieldwork Student-Pediatrics

Easterseals
03.2022 - 03.2022

Level I Fieldwork Student-Acute Care

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
10.2021 - 10.2021

Level I Fieldwork Student-Mental Health

Babcock Center Inc
10.2021 - 10.2021

Undergraduate Practicum

Bridges Preschool Program at The Therapy Place
01.2021

Bachelor of Exercise Science - undefined

University of South Carolina

Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Madison Krouse